Bruker TRACER 5 Handheld XRF Analyzer Spectrometer

Description

Bruker TRACER 5 handheld XRF spectrometer is designed for various applications, including art & archaeometry, soil testing, mining, consumer goods, and environmental monitoring. The device allows users to analyze non-destructive elements, making it valuable for on-the-spot decision-making.

The Bruker TRACER 5g XRF is a handheld, portable spectrometer ideal for elemental analysis in the field and laboratory-like settings. Designed explicitly for methods development, research, and complex material analysis, the TRACER 5g detects elements from Fluorine to Uranium (with a He atmosphere) and analyzes elements from Sodium to Uranium.

Key Features:

• Portability: The TRACER 5 can be used in field operations as a handheld device, facilitating on-the-spot analysis without transporting samples to a laboratory.
• Range of Detection: Depending on the model and configuration, it typically can detect elements from magnesium (Mg) to uranium (U). This wide detection range makes it suitable for diverse applications.
• Integrated Touchscreen Interface: Modern versions have an integrated touchscreen, allowing for an intuitive user experience.
• Customizable & Upgradeable: Bruker’s system allows for the device customization based on the user’s specific needs. Calibration standards can be tailored to specific applications, ensuring accurate measurements.
• Safety: The device adheres to strict safety standards. XRF technology, by nature, uses X-rays, but handheld devices like the TRACER 5 have safety measures to ensure minimal exposure.

Applications:

• Art & Archaeometry: By using TRACER 5, researchers and conservators can determine the composition of artifacts, paintings, and other historical objects without causing any damage. This can assist in verifying the authenticity and understanding the historical context.
• Soil Testing: Environmental scientists and agricultural researchers can use the device to quickly assess the soil’s elemental composition, aiding in decisions related to crop management and environmental conservation.
• Mining: Geologists and mining professionals can use the TRACER 5 to quickly evaluate ore samples in the field, guiding extraction and processing decisions.
• Consumer Goods & Environmental Monitoring: With increasing concerns about harmful elements in consumer goods, the TRACER 5 allows rapid testing for elements like lead, arsenic, and others in products and environmental samples.

The Tracer 5 pXRF spectrometer can measure up to 48 elements, offering a wide range of matrix-matched calibrations at <140 eV Mn ka energy resolution. Measurements can be made in air, vacuum, or helium atmosphere. The small distance between the sample and detector allow for sensitive detection, with a measurement spot size of 3mm or 8 mm. The highly portable design make it indispensable for a range of applications, including element analysis of artifacts in museum collections and directly in the field.

Ten benefits from the Bruker TRACER 5:

• Lab based quality in a portable battery-powered instrument
• Premium build quality
• ARTAX™ software for advanced XRF spectral analysis with remote control of instrument
• EasyCal™ software for off-line user-created single-phase/beam empirical calibrations
• Impressive detection capabilities providing one of the lowest detection limits on the market
• Designed to support researchers
• Automatic reporting
• Access to Bruker approved repair, service & re-certification centre in Dublin
• Exceptional radiation safety performance
• Cutting-edge Graphene window Silicon Drift Detector (SDD)

The Bruker TRACER 5 is a versatile tool that brings laboratory-grade elemental analysis into the field. Its ability to quickly and non-destructively analyze various samples makes it invaluable in many professional contexts.

Accessories

The TRACER 5g offers many accessories available to purchase along with your instrument or at a later date. The most popular accessories include:

• Desktop Stand Kit
• Benchtop Stand Kit
• Prolene Windows
• Sample Preparation Cups
• Tripod kit
• Vacuum Pump
• Helium Assembly

TRACER 5g Technical Details

• Detector window: 1 μm Graphene
• Detector: Proprietary 20mm2 silicon drift detector with < 140 eV @ 250,000 cps Mn Kα; resolution for optimum light element analysis.
• Analysis range: Detects from F to U (with He atmosphere); analyzes from Na – U
• Size: 27.3 cm x 9.4 cm x 29.5 cm (10.75 in x 3.7 in x 11.6 in) L x W x H
• Weight: 1.9 kg (4.1 lbs) with battery; 1.6 kg (3.6 lbs) without battery
• Power: Li-Ion battery and charger; AC adapter
• Excitation source: Rhodium (Rh) thin window X-ray tube; X-ray generator 6-50 kV with 4.5-195 uA, maximum 4 Watt output. Operator adjustable current and voltage for optimum excitation
• Collimation: User changeable collimator; 3 mm and 8 mm collimators supplied
• Filters: Operator controlled, motorized 5 position primary beam filter wheel. Manual insertion filter/secondary target slot for factory or user made filters.
• Geometry: Features patented SharpBeam™ beam path for best performance at low power.
• Beam path: Capable of selectable beam path of vacuum, helium or air to detect elements as light as Fluorine (F) to as heavy as uranium (U).
• Internal camera: Internal VGA CMOS camera with ability to store up to 5 photos per assay.
• Interactive touchscreen: High performance and contrast daylight visible TFT LCD 9.4 cm (3.7”) color touchscreen display.
• Convenience features: TrueTouch trigger switch, relaxed ambidextrous hand grip strap and EasyAccess rail mount for accessories.
• Control software: Full control OS on analyzer and on PC software.
• Analysis software: Control of all excitation parameters and live spectra displayed on analyzer. Live spectra and qualitative, semi-quantitative and quantitative analysis on Windows® 7 or 10 PC.
• Data storage & data transfer: Internal and direct storage on USB drive. Data transfer to PC via USB or Wi-Fi. Bluetooth connectivity for accessories.
• System safety: Password protection; Sample proximity sensor; Low count rate (backscatter) shutoff
• Languages: Chinese, Chinese simplified, Dutch, English, French, French Canadian, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, PortugueseBR, Russian, SpanishMEX, SpanishSPN, Thai, Turkish
• Operating environment: -10°C to +50°C (+14°F to 122°F); IP54 dust and splash resistant; Altitude: 2,500 m (8,200 ft)
• Certification: CE, FCC part 15

Reference

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