December 18, 2012 – Thermo Fisher Scientific announced a 200-Watt version of its ARL OPTIM’X Wavelength dispersive X-ray fluorescence (WDXRF) analyzer. The ARL OPTIM’X Series uses WDXRF analysis techniques to assist in determining the elemental composition of a wide range of samples, both solids and liquids, at a high resolution.
Thermo Fisher designed the 200W ARL OPTIM’X to enable lower limits of detection, two- to three-times faster analysis and higher sample throughput. The instrument features a goniometer – the SmartGonio – that can be configured to cover all elements from fluorine to uranium in sequential mode. For critical elements, two fixed channels can be fitted alongside the SmartGonio to reduce total analysis time and improve performance.
The ARL OPTIM’X Series also features UCCO (Ultra Closely Coupled Optics) technology, which is designed to enable the instruments to perform at levels as high as 2.5- to 3-times its nominal power. Temperature regulation of both the spectrometer and the crystals improves stability and repeatability, complying with ASTM and ISO regulations. The compact instruments offer consistent performance without the need for water cooling. Each unit utilizes user-friendly Thermo Scientific OXSAS software to support the spectrometer operation and data handling.
The ARL OPTIM’X Series can be pre-configured with analytical packages based upon the unique analysis requirements of the oil industry, cement plant, metallurgy and central laboratories. Both a 50-Watt and the new 200-Watt versions are available in preconfigured, industry-specific packages:
- The Thermo Scientific ARL OPTIM'X Sulfur Analyzer, calibrated according to ASTM D2622, was designed to deliver fast, reliable sulfur analysis in heavy and light fuels and oils from ultra-low to percent levels.
- The Thermo Scientific ARL OPTIM'X Cement Analyzer was designed to deliver reliable analysis of major and minor oxides in the raw materials and products of the cement industry.
- Thermo Scientific ARL OPTIM'X Slag Analyzer was designed to enable routine, but precise, sample analysis of major and minor oxides in the metals industry.
- The Thermo Scientific ARL OPTIM'X OptiQuantometer was designed to analyze 73 elements, from fluorine to uranium, in a range of conductive or non-conductive materials.
Designed to replace wet chemical analysis and/or complement atomic absorption (AA) or inductively coupled plasma (ICP) analyzers.
