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The World Leader in Alloy The World Leader in Alloy Analysis InstrumentationAnalysis Instrumentation
PresentsPresents
The World Leader in Alloy The World Leader in Alloy Analysis InstrumentationAnalysis Instrumentation
PresentsPresents
Effective QA/QC in Alloy Product Effective QA/QC in Alloy Product ManufacturingManufacturing
Effective QA/QC in Alloy Product Effective QA/QC in Alloy Product ManufacturingManufacturing
Positive Materials Identification
Matching Material to FunctionMatching Material to Function
For Lightness and DurabilityFor Lightness and Durability
Lightness and Durability
Corrosion Resistance
Worker SAFETY
PProduct roduct QQuality uality CControl is Essentialontrol is Essential
In Virtually In Virtually AllAll Manufacturing Manufacturing
IndustriesIndustries
PProduct roduct QQuality uality CControl is Essentialontrol is Essential
In Virtually In Virtually AllAll Manufacturing Manufacturing
IndustriesIndustries
Consequences of Consequences of Using IncorrectUsing Incorrect
Materials Can Range Materials Can Range From:From:
Consequences of Consequences of Using IncorrectUsing Incorrect
Materials Can Range Materials Can Range From:From:
ToTo
An Effective QA An Effective QA Program Must IncludeProgram Must Include
Alloy Material Alloy Material VerificationVerification
An Effective QA An Effective QA Program Must IncludeProgram Must Include
Alloy Material Alloy Material VerificationVerification
X-ray fluorescence X-ray fluorescence (XRF) technology has (XRF) technology has been the number one been the number one choice for alloy choice for alloy material verification material verification in a wide range of in a wide range of industries for many industries for many years.years.
X-ray fluorescence X-ray fluorescence (XRF) technology has (XRF) technology has been the number one been the number one choice for alloy choice for alloy material verification material verification in a wide range of in a wide range of industries for many industries for many years.years.
Benefits of XRF Analysis:
Benefits of XRF Analysis:
Fast Fast ResultsResults
Positive identification and Positive identification and analysis data in secondsanalysis data in seconds
Accurate Accurate DataData
Newest generation Newest generation instruments provide lab-instruments provide lab-quality dataquality data
Non Non DestructivDestructivee
Can be safely used to test Can be safely used to test finished productfinished product
Ease of Ease of useuse
Simple to operate and Simple to operate and maintain – maintain – doesn’t require doesn’t require technical expertisetechnical expertise
XRF Analysis of XRF Analysis of AlloysAlloys
XRF Analysis of XRF Analysis of AlloysAlloysH
1 Hydrogen
Li3 L
ithium
Na11 S
odium
B5 B
oron
Al13 A
luminum
C6 C
arbon
Si14 S
ilicon
N7 N
itrogen
P15 P
hosphorus
O8 O
xygen
S16 S
ulfur
F9 F
luorine
Cl17 C
hlorine Ar
18 Argon
Ne10 N
eon
He2 H
elium
Be4 B
eryllium
57-71
89-103
Mg12 M
agnesium
Lr103 L
awrenciumNo
102 NobeliumMd
101 MendeliumFm
100 FermiumEs
99 EinsteiniumCf
98 CaliforniumBk
97 BerkeliumCm
96 Curium
Am95 A
mericiumPu
94 PlutoniumNp
93 Neptunium
K19 P
otassium
Xe54 X
enon
Kr36 K
rypton
Rb37 R
ubidium
Cs55 C
esium
Fr87 F
rancium
V23 V
anadium
Nb41 N
iobium
Ta73 T
antalum
Ca20 C
alcium
Sr38 S
trontium
Ba56 B
arium
Ra88 R
adium
Ti22 T
itanium
Zr40 Z
irconium
Hf72 H
afnium
Sc21 S
candium
Y39 Y
ttrium
Rn86 R
adon
Br35 B
romine
I53 Io
dine
At85 A
statine
Se34 S
elenium
Te52 T
ellurium
Po84 P
olonium
As33 A
rsenic
Sb51 A
ntimony
Bi83 B
ismuth
Ge32 G
ermanium
Sn50 T
in
Pb82 L
ead
Ga31 G
allium
In49 In
dium
Tl81 T
hallium
Zn30 Z
inc
Cd48 C
admium
Hg80 M
ercury
Cu29 C
opper
Ag47 S
ilver
Au79 G
old
Ni28 N
ickel
Pd46 P
alladium
Pt78 P
latinum
Co27 C
obalt
Rh45 R
hodium
Ir77 Ir
idium
Fe26 Ir
on
Ru44 R
uthenium
Os76 O
smium
Mn25 Manganese
Tc43 T
echnetium
Re75 R
henium
Cr24 C
hromium
Mo42 M
olybdenum
W74 Tu
ngsten
Pa91 P
rotactiniumTh
90 ThoriumAc
89 Actinium U
92 Uranium
Pr59 P
raseodymium
Ce58 C
erium
La57 L
anthanum Lu
71 LutetiumYb
70 YtterbiumTm
69 ThuliumEr
68 Erbium
Ho67 H
olmiumDy
66 DysprosiumTb
65 TerbiumGd
64 GadoliniumEu
63 EuropiumSm
62 SamariumPm
61 PromethiumNd
60 Neodymium
K19 P
otassium
Xe54 X
enon
Kr36 K
rypton
Rb37 R
ubidium
Cs55 C
esium
Fr87 F
rancium
V23 V
anadium
Nb41 N
iobium
Ta73 T
antalum
Ca20 C
alcium
Sr38 S
trontium
Ba56 B
arium
Ra88 R
adium
Ti22 T
itanium
Zr40 Z
irconium
Hf72 H
afnium
Sc21 S
candium
Y39 Y
ttrium
Rn86 R
adon
Br35 B
romine
I53 Io
dine
At85 A
statine
Se34 S
elenium
Te52 T
ellurium
Po84 P
olonium
As33 A
rsenic
Sb51 A
ntimony
Bi83 B
ismuth
Ge32 G
ermanium
Sn50 T
in
Pb82 L
ead
Ga31 G
allium
In49 In
dium
Tl81 T
hallium
Zn30 Z
inc
Cd48 C
admium
Hg80 M
ercury
Cu29 C
opper
Ag47 S
ilver
Au79 G
old
Ni28 N
ickel
Pd46 P
alladium
Pt78 P
latinum
Co27 Cobalt
Rh45 R
hodium
Ir77 Ir
idium
Fe26 Ir
on
Ru44 R
uthenium
Os76 O
smium
Mn25 M
anganese
Tc43 T
echnetium
Re75 R
henium
Cr24 C
hromium
Mo42 M
olybdenum
W74 Tungsten
Pa91 P
rotactiniumTh
90 ThoriumAc
89 Actinium U
92 Uranium
Pr59 P
raseodymium
Ce58 C
erium
La57 L
anthanum Lu
71 LutetiumYb
70 YtterbiumTm
69 ThuliumEr
68 Erbium
Ho67 H
olmiumDy
66 DysprosiumTb
65 Terbium
Gd64 G
adoliniumEu
63 EuropiumSm
62 SamariumPm
61 PromethiumNd
60 Neodymium
V23 V
anadium
Nb41 N
iobium
Ta73 T
antalum
Ti22 T
itanium
Zr40 Z
irconium
Hf72 H
afnium
Sb51 A
ntimony
Bi83 B
ismuth
Sn50 T
in
Pb82 L
ead
Zn30 Z
inc
Cu29 C
opper
Ag47 S
ilver
Ni28 N
ickel
Pd46 P
alladium
Co27 C
obalt
Fe26 Ir
on
Mn25 M
anganese
Re75 R
henium
Cr24 C
hromium
Mo42 M
olybdenum
W74 Tu
ngsten
Al13 A
luminum Si
14 Silicon
Mg12 M
agnesium
Elements Elements Analyzed with Analyzed with XRFXRF
Elements Elements Analyzed with Analyzed with XRFXRFCommon Common Alloying Alloying ElementsElements
Common Common Alloying Alloying ElementsElements
Modes of AnalysisModes of AnalysisModes of AnalysisModes of Analysis Fundamental Parameters (FP) AnalysisFundamental Parameters (FP) Analysis
Calculates chemical composition through Calculates chemical composition through mathematical modeling and determines mathematical modeling and determines grade ID from compositiongrade ID from composition
Spectral Signature MatchingSpectral Signature Matching Determines grade-only, based on similarity Determines grade-only, based on similarity
to one of a set of stored alloy spectral to one of a set of stored alloy spectral “fingerprints”“fingerprints”
SuperChemSuperChem Determines grade and applies a “Type Determines grade and applies a “Type
Standardization” for highly accurate Standardization” for highly accurate chemistry on known (stored) gradeschemistry on known (stored) grades
Fundamental Parameters (FP) AnalysisFundamental Parameters (FP) Analysis Calculates chemical composition through Calculates chemical composition through
mathematical modeling and determines mathematical modeling and determines grade ID from compositiongrade ID from composition
Spectral Signature MatchingSpectral Signature Matching Determines grade-only, based on similarity Determines grade-only, based on similarity
to one of a set of stored alloy spectral to one of a set of stored alloy spectral “fingerprints”“fingerprints”
SuperChemSuperChem Determines grade and applies a “Type Determines grade and applies a “Type
Standardization” for highly accurate Standardization” for highly accurate chemistry on known (stored) gradeschemistry on known (stored) grades
Chemical Analysis & Chemical Analysis & Grade IDGrade ID
Chemical Analysis & Chemical Analysis & Grade IDGrade ID
Reading 3015
SS 316
Cr 16.8.15
Fe 11.7.03
Mn 1.2.12
Mo 2.3.01
Reading 3015
SS 316
Cr 16.8.15
Fe 11.7.03
Mn 1.2.12
Mo 2.3.01
Chemical Analysis & Chemical Analysis & GradeGrade ID ID
Chemical Analysis & Chemical Analysis & GradeGrade ID ID
Used for General Alloy Sorting and Used for General Alloy Sorting and Identification where a wide variety Identification where a wide variety of Alloys may be present.of Alloys may be present.
Quick measurement times for Grade Quick measurement times for Grade Identification.Identification.
20-30 Second measurement times 20-30 Second measurement times for Alloy Chemistryfor Alloy Chemistry
Used for General Alloy Sorting and Used for General Alloy Sorting and Identification where a wide variety Identification where a wide variety of Alloys may be present.of Alloys may be present.
Quick measurement times for Grade Quick measurement times for Grade Identification.Identification.
20-30 Second measurement times 20-30 Second measurement times for Alloy Chemistryfor Alloy Chemistry
Spectral Signature Spectral Signature MatchingMatching
Spectral Signature Spectral Signature MatchingMatching
AKA: “fingerprint identification”AKA: “fingerprint identification”
How Does Signature How Does Signature Matching Work?Matching Work?
How Does Signature How Does Signature Matching Work?Matching Work?
Known Samples are Known Samples are measured, labeled measured, labeled and stored in the and stored in the Spectral SignatureSpectral Signature
LibraryLibrary
SS SS 316316
SS SS 304304
Inco Inco 718718
An unknown sample An unknown sample is tested…is tested…
SignatureSignature LibraryLibrary
And then the And then the spectral signature spectral signature compared against compared against those stored in the those stored in the analyzer’s analyzer’s Signature Library.Signature Library.
When a match is When a match is found, the label found, the label associated with the associated with the signature is signature is displayed. If a match displayed. If a match isn’t found, the isn’t found, the screen displays screen displays “No “No Match”Match”
How Does How Does SuperChemSuperChem Work?Work?
How Does How Does SuperChemSuperChem Work?Work?
An analyzed sample or standard is used to determine An analyzed sample or standard is used to determine exact intensities for each alloying element in a exact intensities for each alloying element in a particular gradeparticular gradeSpectral Signature and intensity data are stored in Spectral Signature and intensity data are stored in
SuperChem reference library along with composition SuperChem reference library along with composition data of stored sampledata of stored sample
SuperChem Test: A spectral match verifies gradeSuperChem Test: A spectral match verifies gradeStored “single point” calibration is applied to the Stored “single point” calibration is applied to the
matched gradematched gradeResults are displayed: accuracy typically within 3 sigma Results are displayed: accuracy typically within 3 sigma
precisionprecision
An analyzed sample or standard is used to determine An analyzed sample or standard is used to determine exact intensities for each alloying element in a exact intensities for each alloying element in a particular gradeparticular gradeSpectral Signature and intensity data are stored in Spectral Signature and intensity data are stored in
SuperChem reference library along with composition SuperChem reference library along with composition data of stored sampledata of stored sample
SuperChem Test: A spectral match verifies gradeSuperChem Test: A spectral match verifies gradeStored “single point” calibration is applied to the Stored “single point” calibration is applied to the
matched gradematched gradeResults are displayed: accuracy typically within 3 sigma Results are displayed: accuracy typically within 3 sigma
precisionprecision
XRF and Aluminum XRF and Aluminum AlloysAlloys
XRF and Aluminum XRF and Aluminum AlloysAlloys
Zr40 Z
irconium
Zn30 Z
inc
Cu29 C
opper
Fe26 Ir
on
Mn25 M
anganeseCr
24 Chromium
Al13 A
luminum Si
14 Silicon
Mg12 M
agnesium
Elements That Define Elements That Define Aluminum AlloysAluminum Alloys
Elements That Define Elements That Define Aluminum AlloysAluminum Alloys
XRF and Aluminum XRF and Aluminum AlloysAlloys
XRF and Aluminum XRF and Aluminum AlloysAlloys
Separation by SeriesSeparation by SeriesSeparation by SeriesSeparation by Series
XRF can be used for reliable XRF can be used for reliable differentiation of:differentiation of:
20002000 Series Seriesvsvs
70007000 Series Seriesvsvs
60006000 Series Series
XRF can be used for reliable XRF can be used for reliable differentiation of:differentiation of:
20002000 Series Seriesvsvs
70007000 Series Seriesvsvs
60006000 Series Series
High Cu High Cu ContentContentHigh Cu High Cu ContentContent
High Zn High Zn ContentContentHigh Zn High Zn ContentContent
Little to No Cu or Little to No Cu or ZnZnLittle to No Cu or Little to No Cu or ZnZn
Common Aluminum Common Aluminum Alloys Separated Alloys Separated
Using XRFUsing XRF
Common Aluminum Common Aluminum Alloys Separated Alloys Separated
Using XRFUsing XRF
2024202420242024 7075707570757075
6061606160616061 7050705070507050All of these alloys can be All of these alloys can be separated from separated from one anotherone another, , but but not necessarily from not necessarily from others within the same others within the same seriesseries
Spectral Spectral Differentiation of Al Differentiation of Al
AlloysAlloys
Spectral Spectral Differentiation of Al Differentiation of Al
AlloysAlloys
Cu
Zn
Zr
Isotope Source vs. Isotope Source vs. X-Ray Tube Source X-Ray Tube SourceIsotope Source vs. Isotope Source vs. X-Ray Tube Source X-Ray Tube Source
Both Isotopes and X-Ray Tubes Both Isotopes and X-Ray Tubes are now available in Niton Field are now available in Niton Field
Portable XRF Units.Portable XRF Units.
Both Isotopes and X-Ray Tubes Both Isotopes and X-Ray Tubes are now available in Niton Field are now available in Niton Field
Portable XRF Units.Portable XRF Units.
Choose the one that best suits your Application.
Isotope Source Isotope Source StrengthsStrengths and and
LimitationsLimitations
Isotope Source Isotope Source StrengthsStrengths and and
LimitationsLimitations Rugged and DurableRugged and Durable Smallest/Lightest Smallest/Lightest
WeightWeight Better Access to tight Better Access to tight
areasareas Well Proven in field Well Proven in field
useuse No Unexpected No Unexpected
DowntimeDowntime Low Power Low Power
RequirementsRequirements Widely Accepted and Widely Accepted and
TrustedTrusted Higher Temp Higher Temp
CapabilitiesCapabilities
Rugged and DurableRugged and Durable Smallest/Lightest Smallest/Lightest
WeightWeight Better Access to tight Better Access to tight
areasareas Well Proven in field Well Proven in field
useuse No Unexpected No Unexpected
DowntimeDowntime Low Power Low Power
RequirementsRequirements Widely Accepted and Widely Accepted and
TrustedTrusted Higher Temp Higher Temp
CapabilitiesCapabilities
May Require adding May Require adding Fe-55 Source for Fe-55 Source for specific alloy specific alloy separationsseparations
304 vs. 321304 vs. 321K vs. R MonelK vs. R Monel
• Fe-55 has a 5-6 Fe-55 has a 5-6 year year replacement cyclereplacement cycle
• Second measurement Second measurement requiredrequired
LicensingLicensing
May Require adding May Require adding Fe-55 Source for Fe-55 Source for specific alloy specific alloy separationsseparations
304 vs. 321304 vs. 321K vs. R MonelK vs. R Monel
• Fe-55 has a 5-6 Fe-55 has a 5-6 year year replacement cyclereplacement cycle
• Second measurement Second measurement requiredrequired
LicensingLicensing
Tube Source Tube Source StrengthsStrengths and and
LimitationsLimitations
Tube Source Tube Source StrengthsStrengths and and
LimitationsLimitations Best Best
Performance/Faster Performance/Faster AnalysisAnalysis
Wide Elemental RangeWide Elemental Range Reduced Regulatory Reduced Regulatory
RequirementsRequirements No Slowing or loss of No Slowing or loss of
Precision over timePrecision over time
Best Best Performance/Faster Performance/Faster AnalysisAnalysis
Wide Elemental RangeWide Elemental Range Reduced Regulatory Reduced Regulatory
RequirementsRequirements No Slowing or loss of No Slowing or loss of
Precision over timePrecision over time
Less Rugged than Less Rugged than IsotopeIsotope
Lifespan is Less Lifespan is Less Predictable Predictable
Unexpected DowntimeUnexpected Downtime Larger and HeavierLarger and Heavier Limited access to tight Limited access to tight
areasareas Higher Power Higher Power
RequirementsRequirements No Long Term No Long Term
performance historyperformance history
Less Rugged than Less Rugged than IsotopeIsotope
Lifespan is Less Lifespan is Less Predictable Predictable
Unexpected DowntimeUnexpected Downtime Larger and HeavierLarger and Heavier Limited access to tight Limited access to tight
areasareas Higher Power Higher Power
RequirementsRequirements No Long Term No Long Term
performance historyperformance history
IsotopeIsotope or or Tube -Tube -YouYou ChooseChoose
IsotopeIsotope or or Tube -Tube -YouYou ChooseChoose
Ruggedness is Ruggedness is imperativeimperative
Size and Weight are Size and Weight are ConcernsConcerns
High Temp High Temp Measurement Measurement capabilities are Crucialcapabilities are Crucial
Access via Inspection Access via Inspection ports or to tight areas ports or to tight areas is necessaryis necessary
Licensing is not a Licensing is not a major concernmajor concern
Ruggedness is Ruggedness is imperativeimperative
Size and Weight are Size and Weight are ConcernsConcerns
High Temp High Temp Measurement Measurement capabilities are Crucialcapabilities are Crucial
Access via Inspection Access via Inspection ports or to tight areas ports or to tight areas is necessaryis necessary
Licensing is not a Licensing is not a major concernmajor concern
Latest and Greatest Latest and Greatest TechnologyTechnology
Speed and precision Speed and precision are of paramount are of paramount concernconcern
Little or no High Temp Little or no High Temp samplessamples
Ruggedness not Ruggedness not primary concernprimary concern
Size and Weight are Size and Weight are not an issuenot an issue
Licensing Licensing requirements are a requirements are a primary concernprimary concern
Latest and Greatest Latest and Greatest TechnologyTechnology
Speed and precision Speed and precision are of paramount are of paramount concernconcern
Little or no High Temp Little or no High Temp samplessamples
Ruggedness not Ruggedness not primary concernprimary concern
Size and Weight are Size and Weight are not an issuenot an issue
Licensing Licensing requirements are a requirements are a primary concernprimary concern
When it Comes When it Comes To:To:
When it Comes When it Comes To:To:
SpeedSpeedSpeedSpeedAccuracAccurac
yyAccuracAccurac
yy
AND…AND…
ReliabilitReliabilityy
AND…AND…
ReliabilitReliabilityy
NothingNothing Matches the Matches the Performance of Performance of
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NothingNothing Matches the Matches the Performance of Performance of
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AnalysisAnalysis
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AnalysisAnalysis
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