Application Notes
XRF gold analysis is a nondestructive testing method of materials to determine if gold is present and to what extent. This process is suited to a range of applications, including mining, jewelry testing, and gold measurement.
Explore our selection of resources and equipment for XRF gold analysis.
XRF Gold Analysis FAQs
Automated Gold Testing
The Vanta iX in-line analyzer provides automated and accurate elemental analysis of gold, making it optimal for in-line determination of gold purity. Learn more in this video.
XRF Gold Analysis Resources
Raising the Bar for Gold Bullion Testing
XRF gold analysis provides accurate surface chemistry of gold bullion bars. See how XRF can be combined with another method to help ensure the integrity and purity of gold bars.
Portable XRF for Gold Ore Body Vectoring
Explore how XRF gold analysis is used to provide rapid measurement of samples in gold exploration within gold mines, gold mine labs, and in refined gold products.
Portable XRF for Measuring Gold in Activated Carbon
Activated carbon is commonly used in the gold recovery process. See how XRF gold analysis is used in that process.
Detecting Counterfeit Jewelry with XRF
Learn how XRF gold and silver analysis can be used to identify counterfeit jewelry by providing fast and accurate gold measurement and karat identification.
XRF Gold Analyzers
Vanta™ GX Precious Metal Analyzer
The Vanta™ GX precious metal analyzer provides an affordable way to know the purity and composition of gold, jewelry, coins, and other valuables. Built for the showroom, the analyzer delivers accurate precious metal content, karatage, and fineness in seconds without damaging the material tested. Easily identify authentic valuables from fakes with the alert for gold plating, percentages of pure gold or silver, and detection of less valuable or hazardous metals.
Vanta for Precious Metals Analysis
Vanta handheld XRF analyzers for precious metals provide fast, accurate alloy chemistry and karat classification for identifying gold, platinum, silver, and rhodium in jewelry analysis and car catalyst recycling.