Oxford Instruments has released the X-Strata980 X-ray fluorescence Analyzer to reportedly detect hazardous elements in product samples and assist in producing environmentally friendly products.

The company reports that the instrument performs analysis and characterization of multi-layer coatings, SAC alloys, µPPF and solar panels.  Other applications include measuring coating thickness of gold and palladium on electronics and metal alloy chemistry identification.

The company claims that the X-Strata980 makes it easier to identify, quantify and differentiate neighboring elements, and that most analysis can be done in seconds to minutes. Features as small as 150 microns in size can be measured, and collimators in a variety of sizes are available.

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