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Explore insights, applications, and stories from the field using handheld XRF, LIBS, VisNIR, and portable benchtop analyzers across scrap recycling, mining, geochemistry, forensics, and more.
The best handheld XRF for the job
What’s the difference between the premium X-550 and the workhorse X-505 models? The answer is simple: Speed on low atomic number elements such as Mg, Al, Si, P and S.
Going for Gold with SciAps XRF
If you're going for gold mining and exploration, discover the SciAps X Series. Industry-Leading Performance for Critical Gold Pathfinders: Cu, As, Ag, Sb.
Positive Metals Identification (PMI) - XRF vs LIBS
Handheld instruments have become very popular due to their small form factor, portability and ability to rapidly identify materials non-destructively without dragging them back to the lab. The question is often asked, which technique is better?
Need economical geochemistry? Use SciAps handheld apps
SciAps apps-based analyzers are ready to go for critical geochemistry applications. Take advantage of our Android operating system and the apps-based smartphone culture that everyone knows, including real-time data exporting, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS. When you fire up the X or Z, you simply choose the type of work you want to do. Each app is pre-configured and optimized for your application, or use our Profile Builder desktop software to customize local calibrations and methods.
X-505 Handheld XRF: The Latest Breakthrough from SciAps
SciAps announces the release of the X-505—the second addition to its new product line featuring the smallest, lightest weight handheld X-ray analyzers made and addressing the specific needs of NDT/PMI, scrap, mining, environmental, and general analytical industries.
SciAps XRF and LIBS Serving Every Industry
Analyzers for every application in every industry.
Measuring Lead in Tap Water with Handheld XRF
Notre Dame's Dr. Lieberman uses SciAps HH XRF analyzer to test lead in tap water with students.
PMI Challenges? SciAps XRF Apps Are Ready To Go
Measure chemistry precisely with SciAps Apps. There's no fiddling with settings to get quality test results.
SciAps Debuts Next Generation XRF Gun
SciAps sets a new performance standard for handheld XRF. Weighing 2.8 lbs. (1.3 kg) with battery, the X-550 is the lightest, fastest, most articulate X-ray analyzer ever made.
SciAps innovation featured in Recycling Today Global
SciAps CEO Don Sackett spoke with Recycling Today Global on innovations and trends in handheld metal sorting technology, including the increasing interest in using LIBS analyzers to measure what he calls contaminant elements, including lithium in aluminum scrap and carbon content in steel.
Aluminum Sorting with X-ray or LIBS? SciAps has the answers
HH XRF is the better choice for most aluminum alloys. HH LIBS to confirm presence of Li in Al alloys and Be in copper alloys.