Spectroscopy

Shimadzu introduces its improved compact tabletop energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence EDX-720 spectrometer

The EDX-720 is released with improved sensitivity for Lead (Pb) and Cadmium (Cd) which are most important elements for the environmental analysis of green product (see RoHS below). Furthermore, EDX-720 also has new attractive functions such as the auto-selection of suitable calibration curve (e.g. PE/PVC calibration curve), the auto-reduced measurement time or the report generator for the RoHS/WEEE analysis.

Analysis using X-rays
Energy Dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometer (EDX) is the instrument to perform qualitative and quantitative element analysis in the range from ₆C/₁₁Na to ₉₂U and is the ideal tools for non-destructive applications. EDX is used in many different applications areas in the chemical, electronic and food industries as well as refineries. It can be used with solid, powder and liquid samples. This is achieved by applying X-ray to the sample and then analysing the re-emitted element characteristic fluorescent X-ray. Security functions effectively prevent exposure to X-rays at all times.