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Analysis of Metals in Aerosols on Air Filters

Analysis of Metals in Aerosols on Air Filters

17 Feb 2016

This application note demonstrates measurement of metals, especially toxic heavy metals, in aerosols on air filters, using the NEX DE EDXRF analyzer. Element analysis of aerosols and particulate matter released in smokestacks and other industrial gas discharge is vital to ensure that environmentally acceptable levels of toxic and hazardous elements are released properly into the air. Monitoring smoke or other gaseous waste is important in many areas, such as industrial manufacturing, coal-fired power plants, chemical and plastics production, etc., in order to minimize air pollution and the release of toxic metals in compliance with US EPA and other world and regional or local governing regulations.

NEX QC+ EDXRF Analyzer

Rigaku Corporation

For more demanding applications, or for situations where analysis time or sample throughput is critical, Rigaku offers the new NEX QC+ spectro­meter. Employing the next generation silicon detector technology, the enhanced NEX QC+ affords significant improvement in elemental peak resolution and counting statistics, resulting in superior calibrations and measurement precision for the most challenging measurements.Specifically designed for routine quality control applications, the new Rigaku NEX QC+ features an intuitive "icon-driven" touch screen interface for easy operation and a built-in printer for convenience.The shuttered 50kV X-ray tube and Peltier cooled semiconductor detector deliver exceptional short-term repeatability and long-term reproducibility with excellent element peak resolution. This high voltage capability (50 kV), along with multiple automated X-ray tube filters, provides a wide range of applications versatility and low limits-of-detection (LOD).NEX QC+ Features: Analyze 11Na to 92U non-destructively Solids, liquids, alloys, powders and thin films 50kV X-ray tube for wide elemental coverage SDD detector for superior resolution and sensitivity Modern smartphone style "icon driven" user interface Multiple automated tube filters for enhanced sensitivity Convenient built in thermal printer Low cost with unmatched performance-to-price ratio Optional fundamental parameters

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