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Micro X-ray fluorescence (µ-XRF) Bruker M4 Tornado

Instrument

Micro X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (µXRF) is a fast, sensitive and non-destructive elemental analysis method for identifying and mapping chemical elements for an array of sample type, including inhomogeneous or irregularly sized specimens. Micro X-ray Fluorescence uses direct X-ray excitation to induce characteristic X-ray fluorescence emission with energy unique to each element of the periodic table providing reliable elemental identification. The instrument uses simple and efficient X-ray optics to restrict the excitation beam to a small spot on the sample surface allowing precise analysis. Owing to its high spatial resolution and little to no sample preparation, µXRF enables fast analyses with high-resolution of large and small samples, and can maps an area of up to 15 cm, with a 25 µm step size which provides rapid screening of trace level elements. MicroXRF is widely used in a wide range of research fields, including geology, metallurgy, materials science and biotechnology to name a few.

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Bruker M4 Tornado



Contact

Contact

Enzo Caraballo Rojas, PhD 


418 656-2131 poste 405035

microlabmicroxrf@fsg.ulaval.ca

Professor


Prof. Carl Guilmette, PhD. Eng.


carl.guilmette@ggl.ulaval.ca
carl.guilmette.1@ulaval.ca

Booking

Sample preparation

Samples (solids, powders or liquids) require little or no preparation for analysis. To maximize analysis conditions, even though samples may be irregular in shape, the surface to be analyzed must be flat and even. Polishing the sample will ensure a surface suitable for analysis. 


1. Solids

     - have a flat, even surface (polishing not necessary)

2. Powders

     - encapsulated in epoxy resin


Large samples can be analyzed. Maximum sample size is 16cm x 8cm and maximum weight 3 Kg.


For all other sample types, please contact the instrument manager for further details.

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