SPEX® - How to Prepare Samples for XRF Analysis

This video features SPEX® SamplePrep's Mixer/Mill® 8000 series, ShatterBox®, X-Press®, and the Katanax® X-300 and shows how they can prepare tough samples for XRF Analysis.

The Mixer/Mill is a high-energy ball mill that grinds dry, brittle samples. The vial, which contains a sample and one or more balls, is shaken in a complex motion that combines back-and-forth swings with short lateral movements, each end of the vial describing a figure-8. The clamp's motion develops strong G-forces in the vial, to pulverize the toughest rocks, slags and ceramics.
Typical samples include: Rocks, Minerals, Sand, Cement, Slag, Ceramics, Catalyst Supports, Glass, Pharmaceuticals, Plant and Animal Tissues, Cannabis, Seeds, Paints and Ink.

The 8530 ShatterBox® is a ring & puck mill with sound-proof enclosure that accommodates sample sizes ranging from 2 - 100 grams. Ideal for pulverizing dry, brittle samples and slurry grinding. CE Approved.
Typical samples include: Cements, Soils, Ceramics, Slag, Rocks, Minerals, Ores, Pharmaceuticals, Sulfur Pellets, Dried Plant Material.

The 3636 X-Press® is a 35-ton (31.8 metric ton) hydraulic laboratory pellet press that accepts 13 mm, 31 mm, 35 mm, and 40 mm pellet die sets. Automatic and fully programmable, this Bench-Press® is designed for repetitive pressing of sample pellets for XRF, IR, and other analytical techniques. CE Approved.
Typical samples include: Cement, Rocks, Minerals, Soils, Ceramics, Pharmaceuticals.

The X-300 fluxer is a key part of our new offering in next-generation electric fusion, providing exceptional flexibility for outstanding ease of use and unparalled results. It prepares glass disks (beads) for XRF analysis and solutions for ICP/AA analysis or for preparing peroxide and pyrosulfate fusions.This multi-sample fluxer is available in 1, 2 or 3 positions, and can later be expanded, thus adapting to the needs of today's modern laboratories. As a 3-position fluxer it can run up to 15 samples per hour.
The multi-lingual touch screen interface comes pre-loaded with various fusion programs that can be used as is, or customized for your particular protocol. Pre-loaded programs include: Oxide, Metal, Solution, Peroxide, Anneal and Ramping. Programs can be saved, renamed, deleted or copied, just like computer files. The interface also allows the user to control and monitor the temperature of the furnace.


For More Information about the products featured in the video please click on the links below:

https://www.spexsampleprep.com/mixermill
https://www.spexsampleprep.com/8530sh...
https://www.spexsampleprep.com/3636xp...
https://www.spexsampleprep.com/x300-f...