At the pull of a trigger, Oxford Instruments hand-held X-MET5000 X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyzers deliver fast, highly accurate on-site sample screening and analysis.
X-MET5000 provide real-time data in seconds, for:

Ore exploration
On-site excavation control
Mine mapping
Process monitoring: concentrates, tailings etc.
Environmental control

What’s more, X-MET enables precise portable GPS integration for real-time ore exploration and mine mapping.

Oxford Instruments X-MET5000 includes:

Oxford X-MET5000 handheld analyzer
Battery
Charger
User Manual
Calibration certificate
Hard carrying case

Rugged and reliable tool for fast analysis

Withstands all weather conditions and rough treatment
IP54 (NEMA 3) approved. Superior dust and moisture protection
High-strength environmentally sealed housing
Long battery operating time, charge indicator on battery and user interface

High performance

Single-shot analysis of all important elements in ore exploration: Fe, Cu, Cr, Zn, Pb, Mn, Ni, Co, Mo, Ta, W etc.
Al, Si, P, S analysis of prepared samples. No need for vacuum or He attachments! (X-MET5000)
Advanced automatic matrix correction
Rapid analysis with typical measurement times of 2 – 5 seconds (X-MET5000) depending on the elements of interest and required precision
Low detection limits, X-MET5000 can typically detect 5 – 30 ppm concentration with 120s measuring time. X-MET5000 detection limits are even lower and ppm level analysis can be done in just 10 – 30 seconds
High speed automatic averaging – calculate averages of 2 – 50 measurements and save both individual results and average results in a log file

Sample measurement is fast and simple

Direct on-site surface measurement for quick pre-screening without sample preparation
Laboratory grade analysis from a plastic bag or sample cup in bench-top mode

Specifications

Analyzer:

Hand-held EDXRF Analyzer
Oxford Instruments Silicon Drift (SDD) high resolution detector
45 kV Rh target X-ray tube (max 50uA)
Automatic 5-position filter changer
Measurement spot size 9 mm
Operating temperature: -10 °C to +50 °C

Computer:

HP PDA with Windows Mobile 5.0 OS
128 MB Internal memory
Min. 1 GB Removable memory
Capable of holding > 100,000 results and spectra
Data transfer via supplied USB cable; IR; WiFi, Bluetooth
Touch-screen controlled graphical user interface (12 languages)

Calibrations:

Fundamental parameter (FP) and empirical factory calibrations available for various applications: Metals, plastics, soil, solder, mining, precious metals etc.
Customer specific calibrations

Analytical range: From Mg to U, up to 35 elements depending on calibration

Radiation Safety:

Password protection
IR proximity sensor
Three failsafe warning lights

Batteries:

Rechargeable, removable inside handle
Li-Ion batteries (Quantity 2)
Typical duty cycle: 6 hours of operation each. Continuous (tube on) measurement: 3-4h.
110/230V 50/60 Hz battery charger, including AC adaptor.

Reliability:

CE and cCSAus approved
IP54 (NEMA 3) Splash/dust proof

Dimensions: 9 x 30 x 27 cm
Weight: 1.7 kg with battery and PDA installed

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Oxford Instruments X-MET5000 XRF Handheld Analyzer