SPECTRO SPECTROCUBE ED-XRF benchtop spectrometer

SPECTRO Analytical Instruments has introduced the SPECTROCUBE ED-XRF benchtop spectrometer for the analysis of fuel and lube oil, at what is claimed to be twice the speed of other analysers in its class. It incorporates non-destructive ED-XRF detector technology that includes high resolution and count rate, and features fast turnaround time from sampling to analysis results.

The product provides precision for a wide range of concentration levels. It is said to achieve detection limits that other analysers cannot, providing the results in the time that others need for a standard analysis. It is suitable for high-throughput operations, as in most cases no user calibrations or decisions are required.

The unit enables a fast, smooth workflow, even for minimally trained users, ensuring ease of use. Samples are analysed in three quick and easy steps, with the intuitive software presenting the relevant information on a single screen. Its compact footprint fits tight benchtop spaces yet accommodates a wide range of tiny to large sample sizes.

Designed for futureproof flexibility, the product meets the full spectrum of relevant applications. With a high-resolution silicon drift detector (SDD) and an ultrahigh count rate, the unit handles trace elements with ease. It is optimised for the testing of element concentrations in the range from sodium (Na) to uranium (U). Its lube oil method, for instance, covers 24 elements.

The product is designed to meet all relevant refining and petrochemical analysis standards. Its sulfur content testing of fuel oils complies with test methods including ISO 13032, ASTM D7220, ASTM D4294, ISO 20847 and ISO 8754, and it enables a precise analysis of lube oil per ASTM D7751. Constructed with user-tested, high-grade components for continuous use in demanding quality control operations, the device delivers rugged operability and low maintenance over a long service life.