Anderson Materials specializes in XRF Testing Services. Our services focus on determining the elemental composition of materials, providing precise and reliable results. We analyze solid samples, powders, and liquids to identify various elements, from fluorine to uranium, using our state-of-the-art wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometer (WD-XRF).

Our XRF Testing Services

• Elemental Analysis:
  • Precise Measurement: Quantitatively assess elemental concentrations from fluorine to uranium, adhering to ASTM standards for accuracy and reliability. Learn more about our ASTM standard testing using XRF and all of our ASTM testing standards.
  • Versatile Sample Types: Analyze solid samples, powders, and liquids.
  • Special Capabilities: Measure carbon and nitrogen in low-density materials and compare small spot compositions.
• Material Assessment:
  • Detect Heavy Metals: Identify low concentrations of heavy metals like lead, cadmium, mercury, and chromium.
  • Analyze Metal Alloys: Perform accurate identification of metal alloys.
  • Oil and Fuel Analysis: Measure sulfur, chlorine, barium, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, and wear materials in oils, lubricants, and diesel fuels.
• Quality Control Testing:
  • Ensure Purity: Analyze the purity of materials such as calcium carbonate and mineral compositions.
  • Evaluate Safety: Assess the safety of ceramic dinner plates and other consumer products.

Applications for XRF Testing

• Water Quality Testing:
  • Measure Metal Ions: Detect concentrations of lead, copper, iron, cadmium, mercury, and other metal ions in water.
• Material Composition Analysis:
  • Detect Changes: Identify changes in antifreeze or windshield washing fluid compositions over time.
• Beverage Quality Control:
  • Ensure Quality: Check the quality of sodas, wines, beers, whiskies, and liqueurs using absorbance spectra.
• Oil Characterization:
  • Analyze Changes: Characterize changes in motor oils with use to ensure optimal performance.
• Contaminant Detection:
  • Detect Soluble Contaminants: Identify soluble surface contamination removed by solvents.
  • Measure Organic Contaminants: Detect and measure organic contaminants in solvents.
• Transmission Measurements:
  • Measure Transmission: Assess the transmission of liquids and transparent materials (e.g., glasses, polymers, sapphire) at wavelengths between 200 and 850 nm.
  • Index of Refraction: Determine the index of refraction of thin films on substrates.
  • Evaluate UV Protection: Evaluate the UV transmission reduction capabilities of polymer films, coatings, and packages.

Contact Us

For more detailed information on our XRF Testing Services, visit our detailed page. To discuss your XRF Testing needs and benefit from our expertise, contact us today. Our team of Ph.D. scientists is ready to help improve your materials and identify potential issues.

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