SciAps Handheld XRF Analyzer X-5
Economical precious metals, alloy and lead paint — on the premium X-Series platform.
At 2.98 lbs., the SciAps X-5 handheld XRF analyzer pairs a 40 kV, 4 W tube with a 7 mm² silicon drift detector for fast, precise analysis of transition and heavy metals. It is optimised for non-destructive testing of gold, silver and other precious metals — for users who don't need magnesium, aluminium or silicon.
One Analyzer, Endless Possibilities
Every X-5 is the same 2.98 lb. analyzer on the same Android platform, with a 7 mm² SDD.
Choose the build that matches your work.
X-5 Precious Metals
Non-destructive gold, silver and PGM verification
The X-5's signature build. Optimized for gold, silver, platinum and palladium, it reads elemental composition at the surface without cutting, scratching or dissolving the piece — so finished jewellery, coins and scrap all verify intact. Add the benchtop test stand and buyer and seller can watch the same test through the glass.
- Standard package also reads ruthenium, rhodium, iridium, copper and zinc alongside the primary precious metals.
- XRF Benchtop Test Stand turns the handheld into a closed-beam bench instrument for rings, chains and small items.
- 1Excitation source — 40 kV, 100 µA, 4 W
- 2Detector — 7 mm² SDD, 170 eV, 75k cps
- 3Elements — 24 standard; more on request
- 4Weight — 2.98 lbs. (1.35 kg)
Built for Precious Metals
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Optimized for Precious Metals
Fast, precise Au, Ag, Pt, and Pd — with a benchtop test-station option for rings, chains, and small items.
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Non-Destructive
Verify precious-metal content without cutting, scratching, or dissolving the piece.
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Versatile Apps
Precious metals, alloy, RoHS, and industrial lead paint on a single platform.
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Economical
The lightest, lowest-cost entry into the premium X-Series ecosystem.
X-5 Specifications
- Weight
- 2.98 lbs. (1.35 kg) with battery
- Excitation source
- 40 kV, 100 µA, 4 W (5 W / 50 kV available for specific apps); Rh / Au / W anode by application
- Detector
- 7 mm² SDD, 170 eV FWHM (Mn Kα), 75k cps
- Available apps
- Precious Metals, Alloy (DPT), RoHS, Industrial Lead Paint, Soil, Mining, Car Catalysts
- Elements
- 24 standard (application dependent); more on request
- Dimensions
- 8.5 × 9.5 × 2.4 in
- Display
- 2.7-inch color capacitive touchscreen, rear-facing
- Cameras
- Dual — targeting + macro documentation & QR/barcode
- Calibration
- Fundamental parameters
- Connectivity
- Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB; SciAps Profile Builder & Cloud
- Temp. range
- 10°F to 130°F at 25% duty cycle
- Regulatory
- CE, RoHS, USFDA registered, Canada RED Act
Consumables and Accessories for the X-5
XRF Prolene Windows (24pk)Standard window; user-replaceable wear itemSKU 105-500034→
XRF Benchtop Test StandClosed-beam bench analysis of small items like rings and chainsSKU 900-500069→XRF 316 RM Certifed Reference StandardCalibration verificationSKU 112-500063→XRF Black Silicone SleeveGrip and drop protectionSKU 116-500175→
XRF HolsterHands-free carry on the beltSKU 105-Holster→XRF Hard Case with FoamRuggedized transportSKU 111-500018→Other Analyzers to Consider
X-50
Adds soil and mining configurations, and is the catalytic-converter specialist
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X-505
Premium light-element (Mg/Al/Si) performance and a much broader app range
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X-550
The fastest aluminum sorting, plus HUD lead paint via the X-550 Pb
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Z-70
Economical LIBS for alloy sorting — the light elements XRF cannot reach
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which precious metals can the X-5 measure?
The X-5 is optimized for gold, silver, platinum, and palladium, with a standard element package that also reads related metals (ruthenium, rhodium, iridium, copper, zinc, and more). Additional elements are available on request.
Does XRF testing damage gold or jewelry?
No — XRF is non-destructive. The X-5 reads elemental composition at the surface without cutting, scratching, or dissolving the item, and a benchtop test station lets buyer and seller watch the test through a glass window.
Can the X-5 do lead-paint testing?
Yes — the X-5 offers an Industrial Lead Paint app for OSHA airborne-lead screening in industrial settings like refineries, bridges, and storage tanks. For HUD residential lead-paint assessment, use the X-550 Pb.
What's the difference between the X-5 and the X-50?
Both use a 7 mm² SDD for economical transition/heavy-metal analysis. The X-5 is the lightest, most compact option focused on precious metals, alloy, RoHS, and industrial lead paint; the X-50 adds soil and mining configurations and is the catalytic-converter specialist.
Get Both With OneBox
Pair the X-5 with a SciAps Z-Series LIBS and cover every element and sample type — same batteries, cables, chargers, and accessories. LIBS analyzes what XRF can't (Li, Be, B, C, F, Na); XRF is great for transition and heavy metals.
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