Description
The SciAps X-550
Introducing the SciAps X-550 Handheld XRF Analyzer, an industry-leading instrument that sets new standards in portable elemental analysis. Weighing just 2.98 lbs (1.3 kg) including the battery, the X-550 is the lightest, fastest, and most precise X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyzer available, delivering laboratory-quality results in the field. Its advanced technology and user-friendly design make it an indispensable tool for professionals across various industries.
Key Features:
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High-Performance X-Ray Tube: The X-550 is equipped with a 5W X-ray tube, delivering up to three times the power in the low-energy region compared to other handheld XRF analyzers. This enhancement significantly improves the measurement of light elements such as magnesium (Mg), aluminum (Al), silicon (Si), phosphorus (P), and sulfur (S), making it exceptionally fast and accurate for applications like sulfidic corrosion analysis and aluminum alloy sorting.
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Lightweight and Ergonomic Design: Designed for extended field use, the X-550's compact and well-balanced structure minimizes operator fatigue and allows easy access to confined testing locations, including welds and corners.
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User-Friendly Interface: Built on Google's Android platform, the X-550 offers a familiar, smartphone-like experience. Its intuitive interface facilitates seamless navigation through various applications and settings, enhancing user efficiency.
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Enhanced Connectivity: With integrated Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS capabilities, the X-550 enables real-time data sharing and geotagging, streamlining reporting and collaboration processes.
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Robust Construction: Engineered to withstand demanding environments, the X-550 operates reliably in ambient temperatures ranging from 10°F to 130°F at a 25% duty cycle, ensuring consistent performance in diverse field conditions.
Analytical Modes and Applications:
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) and Positive Material Identification (PMI):
The X-550 delivers rapid PMI for most alloys, providing precise results in as little as one second. It is optimized for critical applications such as residuals analysis (API 751) and sulfidic corrosion monitoring (API 939), ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Scrap Metal Recycling:
With its high-speed analysis capabilities, the X-550 efficiently identifies and sorts various metal alloys, including aluminum grades, enhancing productivity and profitability in recycling operations.
Alloy Sorting:
Engineered for the high-paced demands of scrap yards and fabrication facilities, this mode instantly sorts ferrous and non-ferrous alloys. The X-550 detects tramp elements and distinguishes between closely related grades, including 200/300/400 series stainless steels and various brasses and bronzes.
Mining and Geochemical Analysis:
The X-550 offers specialized calibrations for mining applications, providing accurate measurements of rare earth elements and gold pathfinder elements like silver (Ag) and antimony (Sb). Its optional 50 kV mining calibration further improves detection limits for these elements.
Environmental Soil Analysis:
Equipped with applications for elemental analysis of environmental soils, the X-550 can detect contaminants such as lead (Pb), arsenic (As), and other heavy metals, aiding in site assessments and remediation efforts.
Precious Metals Authentication:
The X-550 provides fast, precise chemistry analysis for a wide array of high-temperature alloys, stainless steels, red metals, and precious metals, ensuring accurate valuation and authenticity verification.
Soil Mode:
Ideal for environmental investigations and remediation projects, the Soil mode enables rapid screening of elements such as Pb, As, Cd, Cr, and Hg. Results are geo-tagged with integrated GPS, supporting compliance with EPA and international standards.
RoHS Compliance Testing:
Designed for electronics manufacturers and importers, this mode identifies restricted substances under RoHS, WEEE, and related directives. Quickly detect Br, Cd, Hg, Pb, and Cr(VI) in plastics, solders, connectors, and housings.
Precious Metals Mode:
This dedicated mode provides non-destructive testing of jewelry and bullion for gold (Au), silver (Ag), platinum (Pt), and palladium (Pd). The X-550 distinguishes between solid, plated, and counterfeit items with high accuracy.
Lead Paint Detection:
The X-550 enables quick, non-invasive detection of lead (Pb) in painted surfaces. Widely used in housing inspections, construction, and demolition, it supports compliance with HUD, EPA, and OSHA lead safety regulations.
Geochem Mode:
Tailored for field-based exploration, Geochem mode delivers high-sensitivity analysis of major, minor, and trace elements across soil, rock, core, and chip samples. Ideal for pathfinder element mapping and rapid field assays.
Coatings Mode:
Measure plating thickness and composition of single and multi-layer coatings. The X-550 supports coatings used in aerospace, automotive, and electronics, and can distinguish alloyed substrates and base materials.
Catalytic Converter Analysis:
Optimized for recycling and valuation, this mode quantifies platinum group metals (PGMs) such as platinum (Pt), palladium (Pd), and rhodium (Rh) in ceramic substrates. Results are fast and accurate, even on used converters.
Technical Specifications:
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Weight: 2.98 lbs (1.3 kg) with battery
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Dimensions: 7.25" x 10.5" x 4.5"
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Excitation Source: 5W X-ray tube with options for 40 kV, 200 µA Rhodium (Rh) anode; 10 kV, 500 µA for alloy testing; and 50 kV, 200 µA Gold (Au) anode for other applications
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Detector: 20 mm² silicon drift detector with 140 eV resolution at 5.95 Mn K-alpha line
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Analytical Range: Capable of analyzing up to 32 elements standard, with additional elements configurable upon request
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Display: 2.7-inch color capacitive touchscreen
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Power Supply: On-board rechargeable lithium-ion battery with hot-swap capability; rechargeable inside device or with external charger
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Operating Temperature Range: 10°F to 130°F at 25% duty cycle
Experience the cutting-edge performance of the SciAps X-550 Handheld XRF Analyzer—your ultimate tool for fast, accurate, and reliable elemental analysis across a multitude of industries and applications.