Application Notes
Nondestructive Precious Metals Assay and Karat ID
Get fast, accurate analysis results with the GoldXpert Portable Benchtop XRF Analyzer
The GoldXpert XRF analyzer is an easy-to‑use, cost-effective method to obtain alloy chemistry and karat classification with one nondestructive and non-intrusive test. And, in an economic environment where fast and accurate results are more important than ever, the GoldXpert XRF analyzer provides outstanding precision and accuracy. Whether you buy gold, sell or produce jewelry, fabricate metal, or recycle scrap metal, you need a fast, highly accurate method to determine karatage (gold content) for quality control and pricing.
XRF is a widely used, proven, and accepted method of chemistry analysis and karating of precious metals samples, including purity and fineness. XRF analysis provides a less expensive, quicker testing alternative to fire assay and chemical tests, and on-the-spot analysis of your silver, platinum, or other materials, making it an easy way to boost customer confidence and ensure dealer reliability.
On-the-spot gold karat classification, 0-24kt
Accurate compositional analysis of platinum, silver, and other precious metals
Determination of Gold and Silver content in coinage
Identify and analyze unknown metals for pricing, and even lead screening
Our analyzers give you the benefit and convenience of easy, on-the-spot analysis, so you can feel confident about the results for your gold and precious metal assets. The followed accuracy and precision data was generated using a GoldXpert with a Si PIN detector system, and is representative of typical performance expected from a Si PIN base system:
GoldXpert Portable Benchtop XRF
The Compact Professional Precious Metals Testing Solution
The GoldXpert offers the best of both worlds. A handsome countertop analyzer fit for the consumer showroom environment, it can also be networked for high productivity QA/QC jobs. The large chamber door opens quickly, with a push of the large front trigger. The GoldXpert can also function as a portable analyzer, running off of a rechargeable Li ION battery pack. Compact and lightweight, weighing only 22 lbs (10 kg), the GoldXpert can be transported easily to wherever testing is needed.
- Leaded glass viewing window - easily see sample in chamber
- Integrated camera indicating sample analysis points
- Safe-closed beam XRF system
- Small spot collimation for analysis; ability to switch between 3-mm and 10-mm diameter spots with one push of a button
- 4 W X-Ray tube, 200 µA current (max) plus optimized beam settings for accurate analysis
- Small desktop footprint: 267 mm x 310 mm x 340 mm (10.5 in. x 12.2 in. x 13.4 in.) (with door closed)
- LED-lit sample chamber: 125 mm x 210 mm x 180 mm (4.9 in. x 8.2 in. x 7.0 in.)
- Analysis indicator light with 360° visibility
- Portable - optional battery operation for mobile off-site use
- USB interface for high-speed data export and printing
- Responsive, bright, color touch screen display
- Silicon PIN detector system standard. Silicon Drift Detector system available for optimized precision and sensitivity.
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