X-MET^Ò5000 - Hand-held XRF Analyser

The current volatile price fluctuations of commodities such as gold and metals, in particular nickel, make the accurate determination of alloy composition critical in the financial success of modern recycling operations.  This is why so many businesses invest in some form of metal analysis, often using portable XRF analysis for positive materials identification (PMI). 

The X-MET5000 quickly and accurately measures Nickel even in concentrations below 1%.  The same rugged handheld instrument can be loaded with both a metals analysis program and plastic analysis program making it ideal for the growing scope of the recycling industry.  An analytical program for precious metals analysis is also available. 

The X-MET5100’s major strength is its unsurpassed light element analysis capability on materials such as Mg, Al, Si and P, performing alloy analysis and grade ID in seconds. The Light Element Treatment (LET) mode enables fast and accurate analysis of the matrix elements even when the sample contains light elements like Aluminum and Silicon, without the need for vacuum pumps and helium bottles. This is not possible when using Fundamental Parameters (FP) on an analyser that does not detect the light elements.

This versatile portable metals analyser is an invaluable asset for inspection companies that provide a wide range of screening such as Positive Material Identification (PMI), flow accelerated corrosion testing and materials quality assurance testing. Energy Dispersive XRF has increased in popularity due to its non-destructive nature and ability to easily provide real time results that can be trusted. 

Precise point and shoot analysis:
Routine identification can be performed in seconds, 304/321 separation or Grade 7/CPTi in less than 5 seconds.
X-MET has an integrated heat shield allows the measurement of surfaces up to 400°C / 750°F for extended periods.
It can make analyses from narrow weld seams down to 2 mm.

RoHS regulations restrict the presence of Pb, Hg, Cd, Cr6+ and PBB & PBDE (Br compounds) in electrical and electronic equipment. These regulations impact the manufacturers of electronic goods and supply chains worldwide and require testing of all materials, components and parts used in electronic equipments. 

The X-MET5000 conforms to IEC Method 62321 and effectively tests for regulated substances at the compliance levels for all restricted elements. 

X-MET5000 rovides rapid, non-destructive, point and shoot compliance  screening of plastics, PCBs, cables, plastic housings, solder material, fasteners, sheet metal, and other electronic components. Industries with high reliability exempt applications, like aerospace, medical equipment and military systems can use X-MET5000 to ensure the presence of adequate lead in their product components, especially in finishes and solder joints for reasons of product safety and reliability.  

The X-MET5000 can also sort PVC and Br or Sb containing plastics in seconds and helps to support the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) recycling. 

The powerful user programmable software delivers highly accurate results for reliable Go/No-Go decisions.
The X-MET5000 will identify material type and automatically chooses the best analysis method. 

An optional bench-top stand enables hands-free operation for multi-tasking without the loss in confidence in measurement results.

Increased awareness of lead contamination in toys means that other common household goods are now in question as a potential source of childhood lead poisoning, such as tableware, clothing, textiles and packaging material.  Oxford Instruments’ X-MET5000 hand-held XRF analyzer is the simple solution to detecting lead, arsenic, cadmium or mercury in all of these products.  With X-MET5000 you can have confidence that you are delivering a safe product to your customer.

The X-MET5000’s portability means that it can be taken to any location – a store, a warehouse, an incoming port – to test the toys and other goods for lead and other heavy metals. PVC plastic, which may contain harmful phtalates, can be identified.  Packaging can be screened for cadmium, lead or mercury and jewelry for lead and nickel. 

The X-MET5000 is the instrument of choice for screening all of the elements restricted by the EU’s RoHS ban on hazardous elements in consumer electronics.  Even paints and raw materials can be tested before being included in a product.

The X-MET5000 can measure directly on drill cores or the sample can be prepared for a more accurate analysis.  Multi-element ores can be reliably analysed.  The user friendly empirical calibration package allows on-the-spot sample analysis and the universal fundamental parameter analysis mode is available for measurement of ores without known standards.  With results often obtained in even less than 20 seconds – the powerful user programmable interface enables highly accurate screening for on-site Go/No-Go decisions.

The X-MET5000 is used accurate and reliable identification of pollutants. It defines the extremities of ‘hotspots’ in seconds.  Immediate and easy data transfer to PC, ensuring maximum analysis time – no waiting for results.
Quick and reliable Go/No-Go decisions, aided by a fully configurable PASS/FAIL alarm can be made in minutes instead of days