XRF and analytical instrument applications
Select instruments by industry, sample and required analytical information — with the requirements of the Polish and European market in mind.
We match instruments to the sample, required determinations and workflow. Choose an application to compare methods, review example models and see what information is needed for a quotation.
Choose your application
Packaging — heavy metals and PPWR
XRF screening of Pb, Cd, Hg and total chromium in packaging and its components.
RoHS and electronics
Elemental XRF screening and separate testing for phthalates and other compounds.
Coating thickness
Match XRF to the layer stack, part dimensions and required measurement geometry.
Precious metals and jewelry
Gold and jewelry-alloy analyzers: XRF measurement or impurity determination by spark OES.
Metals, alloys and recycling
XRF and LIBS alloy identification, plus laboratory composition, carbon and sulfur analysis.
Petrochemicals, fuels and oils
Choose methods for fuel sulfur, petroleum chlorine and elemental analysis of oils.
Geology, mining and minerals
Field XRF for ores and laboratory determination of composition and trace elements.
Environment, water and food
Soil XRF screening and laboratory methods selected for matrix and sensitivity requirements.
Batteries and new energy
ICP for lithium and impurities, and XRF for suitable raw-material composition tasks.
From sample to instrument configuration
Material, target elements or compounds, expected concentrations and throughput help determine the method. You do not need a model name: describe the task and discuss instrument selection and a quotation.
Heavy metals in packaging — PPWR and 94/62/EC
RoHS applies to electrical and electronic equipment, not packaging. Since 12 August 2026, packaging requirements have been set directly by Regulation (EU) 2025/40 (PPWR), which replaced Packaging Directive 94/62/EC. PPWR retains the limit: the sum of lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), mercury (Hg) and hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) in packaging or a packaging component must not exceed 100 mg/kg.
XRF provides fast, non-destructive screening of Pb, Cd, Hg and total chromium in plastics, paper, board, glass, metals, coatings and printing inks. A total-chromium result is a conservative screen: XRF does not distinguish Cr(VI) from Cr(III), so a borderline result or exceedance requires confirmation with a Cr(VI)-selective method. The instrument supports incoming-goods and production control, but a screening result is not by itself a certificate of compliance.
PPWR also sets separate PFAS limits for food-contact packaging. XRF does not identify individual PFAS and does not replace the required targeted analyses. Total-fluorine testing requires a method selected and validated for the material and required reporting level. Do not assume that the XRF measurements described here meet those requirements.
Instrument selection: EXPLORER 3000 for incoming inspection and large items without sampling; EDX 1800E for routine laboratory QC; EDX3600H for varied matrices and sample forms; EDX6000C for batch measurement and automation.
XRF analyzers for packaging control
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EXPLORER 3000
Handheld (portable) XRF harmful-element analyzer — designed for RoHS, for testing electronics, toys, packaging, batteries and large parts without taking a sample.
- Handheld and lightweight — performance close to benchtop instruments
- Digital multichannel technology — lower detection limits and high stability
- Tests large parts directly on the surface, without cutting
- Applications: RoHS, toys, packaging materials, batteries
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EDX 1800E
Benchtop XRF spectrometer (down-looking) with a FAST-SDD detector — detects up to 75 elements down to 1 ppm, for RoHS, alloy, coating and precious-metal analysis.
- FAST-SDD detector; detects up to 75 elements down to 1 ppm
- Repeatability and stability at the 0.05% level
- Down-looking design, up to 50 W tube, motorized collimators and filters
- Safety: lid-closure self-check and an emergency high-voltage lock
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EDX3600H
Professional benchtop EDXRF spectrometer for full elemental analysis (sodium to uranium) with an SDD detector — for alloys, precious metals, coatings, catalysts, geology and RoHS.
- SDD detector with 135–145 eV resolution
- Measuring range from 1 ppm to 99.99%; elements from Na to U
- Light-element optimization; air or optional vacuum atmosphere
- Built-in CCD camera with an automatic filter and collimator changer
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EDX6000C
New-generation energy-dispersive XRF (EDXRF) spectrometer with a graphene-window SDD detector — elemental analysis down to fluorine, single- and multi-cup modes, and automated RoHS software.
- Electrically cooled SDD detector with a large-area, ultra-thin graphene window
- Element range extended down to fluorine (F); detection limit to 0.2 ppm in light matrices
- Count rate up to 300 KCPS with 4096-channel processing
- PLC multi-cup chamber (9 / 12 / 20 positions) with auto-rotation for unattended batches
RoHS, REACH and electronics
XRF supports elemental screening of components. Total Cr or Br does not establish chemical species; phthalates require a separate method such as Py-GC-MS. Review RoHS analyzer selection and screening limitations.
Coating thickness and electroplating
XRF selection depends on layers and substrate, thickness, measurement area and part geometry. EDX 2000A is the primary model in our offering. Explore coating-analyzer selection, calibration and limitations.
Precious metals and jewelry
XRF helps assess the measured area of jewelry or alloys, while spark OES supports impurity control in high-purity gold. Coatings, solder and non-uniformity need careful interpretation. Compare gold analyzers and prepare an inquiry.
Petrochemicals, fuels and sulfur
Sulfur in fuel, chlorine in petroleum products and wear elements in oils need methods matched to matrix and concentration range. Explore XRF, WDX and ICP-OES petroleum applications.
Metals, alloys and scrap recycling
Handheld XRF and LIBS support alloy identification. Carbon and sulfur need suitable determinations such as spark OES or a C/S analyzer; handheld XRF does not determine carbon. Match a method to the material and scrap-sorting task.
Geology, mining and raw materials
Field XRF assessment and laboratory WDX or ICP determinations serve different goals. Moisture, particle size and preparation influence results. Explore analyzers for ores and mineral raw materials.
Environment, water and food
Field XRF can support soil-metal screening, while ICP, AAS or AFS is selected for the samples and sensitivity requirements. Organic compounds need separate techniques such as GC-MS. Review environmental and heavy-metal instrument selection.
Batteries and new energy
ICP-OES and ICP-MS are used for lithium and other required elements. XRF can support raw-material composition checks within its available elemental range; it does not replace ICP lithium determination here. Choose instruments for battery materials.