Micro-XRF Analyzers for Micron-Scale Elemental Mapping — ATLAS series by IXRF Systems
Micro-XRF (μXRF) uses the same principle as XRF but focuses the beam many times smaller with polycapillary optics (a spot as small as about 5 micrometres) and a high-precision sample stage, so it can map the elements across a small area — acting like an XRF imaging microscope. Two Theta quotes IXRF Systems ATLAS instruments on a per-project basis.
ATLAS models
How It Works
How Micro-XRF Differs From XRF
Micro-XRF is XRF with the beam focused to a small spot by a polycapillary optic, so it shows where each element sits in the sample rather than just an average for the whole piece.
Applications
What Can Micro-XRF Do for You?
Mineralogy and Geology
Map how elements are distributed across minerals and rock to see what each phase contains.
Metals, Alloys and Cement
Check composition and variation in metals, alloys and cement at micron scale.
Electronics and Coatings
Detect small contaminants and measure film, plating and multilayer coating thickness.
Forensics, Biology and Environment
Botany, forensics, small-feature assessment and environmental samples.
The manufacturer
IXRF Systems, Inc.
IXRF Systems, Inc. is based in Austin, Texas (USA). Besides the ATLAS micro-XRF spectrometers, it makes EDS and detector systems for scanning electron microscopes (SEM).