Evident Vanta Max 55 kV Handheld XRF for Soil Contamination Testing

The Evident Vanta Max 55 kV Handheld XRF Analyzer is a premium portable X-ray fluorescence instrument designed for high-performance soil contamination testing and environmental analysis. Built for demanding field investigations, the Vanta Max 55 kV delivers exceptional trace-element sensitivity and some of the lowest detection limits available in a handheld XRF.

Powered by a high-performance 55 kV X-ray tube and advanced detector electronics, the Vanta Max provides outstanding sensitivity for environmental contaminants such as lead (Pb), arsenic (As), cadmium (Cd), mercury (Hg), and other regulated metals commonly evaluated during soil investigations.

For environmental consultants, remediation contractors, and regulatory teams working on contaminated sites, brownfield projects, or industrial land assessments, the Vanta Max provides high-confidence field-based elemental screening.

Its optimized beam conditions and high-count-rate detection system allow the instrument to identify trace metals in soils at extremely low concentrations, enabling faster site assessments and better-informed decisions before submitting samples for laboratory analysis.

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Key Benefits for Soil Testing

• Premium handheld XRF platform designed for high-sensitivity soil contamination testing
• Powerful 55 kV X-ray tube enabling superior excitation of heavy elements
• Best-in-class limits of detection for trace soil contaminants
• Exceptional performance for RCRA metals and environmental priority pollutants
• Fast, non-destructive soil screening with results available in seconds
• Rugged, field-ready design for environmental investigations and remediation work
• Supports field-based screening when used with appropriate QA/QC procedures

Typical Applications for the Vanta Max in Soils

• Soil contamination screening
• Environmental site assessments and due diligence
• Brownfield and remediation investigations
• RCRA metals screening in soils
• Industrial site characterization
• Identification of low-level heavy-metal contamination
• Field decision support prior to confirmatory laboratory testing

Environmental Elements Commonly Screened

The Vanta Max 55 kV is frequently used to detect heavy metals and regulated contaminants in soils, including:

• Lead (Pb)
• Arsenic (As)
• Cadmium (Cd)
• Chromium (Cr)
• Mercury (Hg)
• Copper (Cu)
• Nickel (Ni)
• Zinc (Zn)
• Antimony (Sb)
• Barium (Ba)

These elements are commonly evaluated during environmental investigations and regulatory soil assessments.

RCRA Metals Screening

The Vanta Max 55 kV is commonly used to screen soils for RCRA hazardous metals, including:

• As, Ba, Cd, Cr, Pb, Hg, Se, Ag

Rapid field screening helps environmental professionals identify contaminated areas and prioritize samples for laboratory analysis.

Hardware & Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
X-ray Source	High-power 55 kV X-ray tube
Detector	Best in Class Large Area silicon drift detector (SDD)
Analytical Range	Mg–U (elemental range based on mode)
Signal Processing	Evident Axon technology for higher count rates
Weight	Approximately 3.7 lbs with battery
Display	High-brightness color touchscreen
Connectivity	Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB, micro SD card
Power	Rechargeable Li-ion battery
Environmental Rating	Rugged handheld design for field use

Limits of Detection (LOD)

The Vanta Max 55 kV delivers extremely low limits of detection for many environmentally significant elements. Example soil LOD performance includes:

Typical geochemical detection limits for the Vanta platform include extremely low concentrations for many elements. For example, detection limits reported for geochemical analysis include low detection limits for RCRA metals and more:

• Arsenic (As) 1ppm
• Barium (Ba) - 5ppm
• Cadmium (Cd) - 1ppm
• Chromium (Cr) - 8ppm
• Lead (Pb) - 1ppm
• Mercury (Hg) - 1ppm
• Selenium (Se) - 1ppm
• Silver (Ag) - 1ppm

Additional detectable elements include Mo, Ag, Sn, Sb, Au, U, Th, and rare-earth elements depending on configuration. 

These limits of detection are calculated using a three-sigma confidence level and represent performance under controlled test conditions using certified reference materials, with 120-second analysis time per beam condition.

Included with Evident Vanta Max Kit

• Evident Vanta Max 55 kV handheld XRF analyzer
• Two Li-ion batteries + battery charger
  
• USB cable and Wi-Fi card
• Carrying case
• Wrist strap
• Replacement Measurement Windows
• Check Sample
• User Manual, Calibration Certificate
• Alloy Geek Virtual Installation Training

Optional Accessories

• Soil sample cups and XRF film for fine or bagged samples
• Safety interlocked test stand for prepared samples
• Spare batteries and battery chargers
• Field backpacks and transport accessories
• Calibration and verification standards

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the Vanta Max 55 kV detect RCRA metals in soil?

Yes. The Vanta Max is commonly used to screen soils for RCRA-related metals such as lead (Pb), arsenic (As), cadmium (Cd), chromium (Cr), and mercury (Hg) during environmental site investigations.

Why choose the Vanta Max instead of lower-tier handheld XRF models?

The Vanta Max provides significantly improved limits of detection due to its more powerful X-ray tube and high-count-rate electronics, making it better suited for trace-element soil contamination analysis.

Documents

• Evident Vanta Max 55kV Brochure
  
• Evident Vanta Max 55kV Limits of Detection (LOD)
• Evident Vanta Max 55kV User Manual

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