SciAps X-200 XRF Analyzer

SciAps X-200 XRF Analyzer – A High-Performance, Versatile Handheld XRF for Alloys, Mining, Environment & More.

The SciAps X-200 delivers a powerful combination of analytical performance, versatility and portability — bridging the gap between basic handheld XRF units and high-end lab instruments. Its advanced SDD detector, robust X-ray tube, and flexible software make it a go-to tool for alloy sorting, precious-metal testing, mining/geochemistry, soil analysis, recycling, RoHS screening, and other demanding applications.

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Key Features & Strengths

Advanced Silicon-Drift Detector Equipped with a 20 mm² SDD (Silicon Drift Detector) with high resolution (< 140 eV FWHM at Mn K-alpha) ensuring precise and reliable detection across a wide range of elements.
* High sensitivity enables detection even at low concentrations — ideal for trace heavy metals or precious-metal content.

Broad Elemental Coverage (Mg → U)

Detects a wide array of elements, from light metals (Mg, Al, Si, etc.) up to heavy and even precious metals — covering atomic numbers ~12 through ~92. Supports multiple application modes (“Alloy”, “Precious Metals”, “Geo / Mining / Soil”, “RoHS”, among others), each with optimized element-sets tailored for the use case.

Powerful X-ray Source & Beam Optimisation

X-ray tube capable of up to 50 kV, 200 µA (5 W), with selectable anodes (Rh or Au depending on sample type), offering flexibility across alloys, soils, precious metals, and geological materials. Integrated 6-position filter wheel allows optimisation of the X-ray beam for different element ranges and sample types, improving signal quality and detection accuracy.

User-Friendly, Portable & Field-Ready

Lightweight (≈ 1.4 kg with battery) and ergonomically designed for handheld, on-site operation. Equipped with a touchscreen interface (color, smartphone-style), onboard electronics and software — no external PC needed.
Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB, GPS support; data export via PC software (e.g. internal software or SciAps Profile Builder) — facilitating reporting and data management.
Internal rechargeable battery with hot-swap capability for continuous field use.

Flexible Calibration & Application Modes

Factory-calibrated with fundamental-parameter models; also supports Compton-normalization calibration (e.g. for environmental/soil or mining applications), or user-defined empirical calibrations for custom matrices. Internal shutter for automated calibration checks and energy-scale validation ensures long-term measurement accuracy and repeatability.

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Typical Detection Performance & Use-Case Capabilities

Strong performance for:

• Common and trace heavy metals (Fe, Cr, Ni, Cu, Zn, Pb, Hg, Au, Ag, Pt, Pd, etc.) — suitable for metallurgy, alloy sorting, precious-metal assay, recycling.
• Both heavy and mid-range elements, including light alloy elements (Mg, Al, Si, Ti, etc.), enabling working with aluminium, light alloys, mixed-metal scrap, and advanced metal-fabrication quality control.

Versatile for:

• Mining, geology & soil / environmental analysis — rocks, ores, soil, sediments, waste, with applications in exploration, environmental monitoring, geo-surveying.
• RoHS / regulatory compliance — detection of restricted elements like Pb, Hg, Cd, Br, Cr (depending on sample), for quality control and compliance screening.
• Precious-metal / catalyst recycling and assay — suitable for materials containing Au, Ag, Pt, Pd, Rh, etc., including catalytic converters, precious alloys, and scrap containing noble metals.

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Strengths — When X-200 Makes the Most Sense

• If you need accurate, wide-range elemental analysis — from light alloys to heavy metals and precious elements — in a portable, handheld form.
• If your workflow requires quick, on-site measurements, with rapid results and minimal sample prep.
• When a mix of applications is expected (alloys, recycling, mining, soil, precious metals, regulatory) and you want a single flexible instrument.
• When you value user-friendliness, data connectivity, and field-ready robustness.

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Limitations & Considerations

• As with all handheld/portable XRF devices: detection limits, accuracy and precision may vary depending on sample matrix, preparation, homogeneity and measurement conditions. For trace-level quantification — especially in complex matrices — results may be semi-quantitative unless verified with proper calibration and reference standards.
• For very light elements (e.g. below Mg) or ultra-light elements, detection may remain challenging — typical of portable XRF technology, though X-200 already provides good coverage for many light-to-mid-range elements.
• Results for trace elements (especially at ppm levels) in soils or environmental samples may require careful calibration, sample prep (drying, homogenisation), and validation against reference materials to ensure reliability.

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Recommended Industries & Typical Applications

• Recycling & Scrap Sorting
• Alloy identification, mixed-metal separation, precious-metal recovery
• Metal Fabrication & PMI
• Verification of stainless steel, high-temp alloys, light alloys, quality control
• Mining & Geochemistry
• Ore and soil analysis, mineral exploration, environmental mineral screening
• Environmental & Soil Testing
• Detection of heavy metal contamination in soils/sediments, regulatory compliance, RoHS screening
• Precious Metals & Catalysts – Assay of Au, Ag, Pt, Pd, Rh; analysis of catalytic converters / catalytic materials
• Research & Field Labs – Portable elemental analysis in field conditions; quick sample turnover and reporting

Summary — Why SciAps X-200 Stands Out

The SciAps X-200 XRF Analyser is a powerful “all-rounder” — offering high performance, broad elemental coverage, and field-ready portability. Its SDD detector, robust X-ray source and flexible calibration options make it a reliable choice for professionals needing accurate elemental analysis across many sectors (metals, mining, environment, recycling, precious metals, compliance). For those who want a single, versatile handheld XRF rather than multiple specialized instruments, the X-200 offers a particularly compelling balance of performance, flexibility, and ease of use.