TX 2000

TX 2000 is the state of the art laboratory spectrometer for quantitative multi element trace analysis using principles of Total Reflection X-Ray Fluorescence (TXRF). 

TXRF, based on the same principles of traditional X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF), minimizes or totally eliminates matrix effect, allows simoultaneius multi-element ultra-trace analysis and pushes the instrumental detection limit down to ppb range from sodium to plutonium. 

TX 2000, equipped with an automatic primary beam switching system  (MoKa, WLa/Lb and bremsstrahlung 33 keV), a Silicon Drift Detector and an high power X-Ray Tube is the optimal solution for applications in environmental, chemicals and nuclear fields. 

TX 2000 Main Featurestx2000_main

  • TXRF and EDXRF (traditional 45° geometry) spectroscopy in the same equipment.
  • Stepper motors with optical encoders ensure extremely precise angular values.
  • Automatic switching of primary beam (MoKa, WLa/Lb and bremsstrahlung 33 keV) using double anode Mo/W X-ray tube, based on innovative software. We select the energy required using an high reflectivity 80% (WLa/Lb/MoKa) multilayer. We can choose also other X-ray tubes and monochromatise the energy that you need.
  • Peltier-cooled Silicon Drift Detector with an energy resolution of 124eV FWHM@MnKa (shaping time 1 ms)
  • Minimal distance between the sample and the detector (mounted to the axis normal to the plane of the sample).
  • Instrumental detection limits for more than 50 elements below 10 pg.
  • Helium device to improve the detection limits for the light elements.
  • Excellent detection limits (ppt) for a wide range element 
  • No matrix effect

Technical Data

X-Ray Generator Maximum Output Power 3 kW (option: 4 kW)  
Output Stability < 0.01 % (for 10% power supply fluctuation)  
Max Output Voltage 60 kV  
Max Output Current 60 mA (option: 80 mA)  
Voltage Step Width 0.1 kV  
Current Step Width 0.1 mA  
Ripple 0.03% rms < 1kHz, 0.75% rms > 1kHz  
Preheat and Ramp Automatic preheat and ramp control circuit  
Input Voltage 220 Vac +/-10%, 50 or 60 Hz, single phase  
Size Width 48.3 cm, height 13.3 cm, depth 56 cm  
X-Ray Tube Type Glass, Mo/W anode, long fine focus  
Focus 0.4 x 12 mm  
Max Output 2.5 kW  
Multilayer monochromator Type Si/W  
Reflectivity 80%  
Automatic Sample Sample seating 12 for TXRF - 1 for EDXRF (45°)  
Detector Type Peltier-cooled Silicon Drift Detector (SDD)  
Active Area 30 mm2 (10, 50 and 100 as options)  
Energy Resolution Shaping Time 1 ms  
Preamplifer Type Pulsed-reset charge-preamplifer  
Case Dimensions Width 550 mm, Heigh 1675 mm, Depth 805 mm  
Leakage X-Rays < 1 mSv/Year (full safety shielding according to the international guidelines)  
Processing Unit Computer Type Personal Computer  
Items Controlled X-Ray Generator, Tube Shield, Monochromator, Detector, Counting Chain  
Basic Data Processing Multisample positioning  
Counter Chain parameter settings  
Selection of Radiation  
Centring procedure  
K. L & M markers  
Time or count selection  
Acquisition of data in both geometries (TXRF - EDXRF)  
Least Square Marquardt fit procedure for the area calculation  
Automatic / Manual search Function  
Automatic / Manual Calibration of Energy  
Quantification via an internal standard using theoretical and experimental sensitivity curves for total reflection

Applications

  • Environmental Analysis: water, dust, sediments, aerosol
  • Medicine: toxic elements in biological fluids and tissue samples
  • Forensic Science: analysis of extremely small sample quantities
  • Pure chemicals: acids, bases, salts, solvents, water, ultrapure reagents
  • Oils and greases: crude oil, essential oil, fuel oil
  • Pigments: ink, oil paints, powder
  • Semiconductor Industry: by VPD (vaporphase decomposition)
  • Nuclear Industry: measurements of radioactive elements

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