X-Ray Analytical Techniques

Physical Electronics  (Div. of ULVAC-PHI), Chanhassen MN, USA
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Physical Electronics (PHI) is a subsidiary of ULVAC-PHI, the world's leading supplier of UHV surface analysis instrumentation used for research and development of advanced materials in a number of high technology fields including: nanotechnology, microelectronics, storage media, bio-medical, and basic materials such as metals, polymers, and coatings. PHI's innovative XPS, AES, and SIMS technologies provide our customers with unique tools to solve challenging materials problems and accelerate the development of new materials and products.

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18725 Lake Drive East,, Chanhassen, MN 55317, USA
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Princeton Instruments provides state-of-the-art CCD, ICCD, EMCCD, emICCD, X-Ray and InGaAs cameras; spectrometers; spectrographs; imaging systems; optics and coatings that are key to the success of your application. Materials Research Applications include:
Imaging Group - Surface and Material Analysis, Nanotechnology, Semiconductor Technology.
Acton Optics & Coatings - Semiconductor, Material Processing

Product Categories:
Astronomical Imaging
Imaging and Spectroscopy Cameras
X-Ray Cameras
Spectrometers
Accessories

Imaging Applications include:
Bose-Einstein Condensate
Combustion
Dynamic Neutron Radiography

Spectroscopy:
Raman Methods
Fluorescence, Phosphorescence, Photoluminescence
Plasma Emission Spectroscopy
Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy
Absorbance, Reflectance & Transmission

X-Ray:
Coherent X-Ray Diffraction
X-Ray Plasma Diagnostics
Soft X-Ray Microscopy
EUV Lithography
Streak Tube Readout
Micro-Computed Tomography

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3660 Quakerbridge Road, Trenton, NJ 08619, USA
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Experience, Knowledge and Vision......three factors that were key in developing the low-cost Quickshot XRF analyzer line from QSX Instruments. Using over thirty years of experience in providing service and support of all x-ray fluorescence models, the development team had the knowledge of what XRF users need and had the vision to offer low-cost systems that were simple to navigate for precise results.
The Quickshot XRF line provides solutions to a variety of testing needs - hazardous substance testing to meet RoHS and CPSIA regulations, precious metal analysis for mining purposes or scrap jewelry buying, alloy verification for incoming quality control plus many other applications. From desktop analyzers for in-house testing to our two portable XRF system for the mobile laboratory; we offer low-cost testing solutions to help solve your organizations testing needs economically.
QSX Instruments, Inc also provides the support and consultation that many organizations that aren't familiar with x-ray fluorescence technology require. As noted by the application versatility, XRF is a technology that can meet many testing needs - with the proper Application Specialists and support team behind the user.

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9681 Wagner Rd, Holland, NY 1408, USA
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Founded in 1980, SCP SCIENCE is a successful, privately owned manufacturer and distributor of analytical equipment, supplies, reagents, and certified reference materials for the inorganic analytical laboratories market. The company manufactures supply items including digestion systems, certified reference materials such as calibration and quality-control standards, and specialized glassware for the atomic spectroscopy market. In distribution, the company supplies analytical instruments for spectroscopists primarily in Canada.

Chief spectroscopic techniques supported:
Atomic absorption (AA)
Inductively coupled plasma (ICP-AES)
Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS),
Ion chromatography (IC)
Sample preparation
Tribology
X-ray fluorescence (XRF)
Rotrode spectroscopy
Elemental analysis.

Markets served:
SCP SCIENCE supplies products to government, research and development, environment, and quality-control laboratories in the inorganic analytical spectroscopy markets. These markets include: mining, petroleum and petrochemicals, wear metals agriculture, cement, food and food processing, semiconductor, clinical, wastewater treatment facilities, and the academic and government sectors.

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348 Route 11, Champlain, NY 12919-4816, USA
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Skyray Instrument Inc. is located in Braintree, MA and is a high-technology enterprise specializing in the development, manufacturing and sales of analytical testing equipment in spectroscopy, chromatography and Mass Spectrometry.

Skyray has built a strong reputation and has gained over 80% of the market share in XRF technology within the past 5 years alone. Skyray Instrument has stepped up to a level of highly reputable equipment, with some of the largest manufacturing companies entrusting us with supplying them with our analytical equipment, Skyray has built a strong ever lasting reputation globally.

Products:
XRF
MS
ICP
AAS
LC
GC
AFS
OES

Precious Metals
Hazardous Elements
Thickness Analysis
Alloy Composition
Mineral Analysis
Sulfur Analysis

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6 Brooks Drive, Braintree, MA 02184, USA
Xenemetrix, Round Rock TX, USA
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Xenemetrix Ltd. is a leading designer, manufacturer, and marketer of Energy-Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence (EDXRF) Spectrometers. We combine the latest technological developments with innovative engineering, to provide cost-effective solutions for a wide range of industries and applications.

Products:
EDX-XRF Spectrometers
Near-infrared (NIR) Spectrometers
Sample Preparation
Raman Spectrometers
Laser-induced Breakdown Spectrometers (LIBS)
SpectroRadiometer

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1516 Palm Valley Rd, Suite A, Round Rock, TX 78664, USA
XIA LLC, Hayward CA, USA
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XIA LLC invents, develops and markets advanced digital data acquisition and processing systems for x-ray, gamma-ray, and other radiation detector applications in university research, national laboratories and industry.

Our x-ray spectroscopy products used in materials research span the range from low cost OEM cards for handheld and benchtop XRF to rack mounted and standalone modules for ultra-high rate counting systems at synchrotrons beam-lines and elsewhere.  Our high-rate multi-channel digital signal processors offer fast scanning and list mode data collection for 2D elemental mapping and custom time dependent applications.  At the top of the range, the FalconX modules provide several million counts-per-second data output with relatively low dead-time.  All of our spectroscopy products incorporate proprietary signal detection and pile-up inspection routines to maximize the output of useful data.

As a pioneer of FPGA based digital signal processing, XIA has a strong R&D component that undertakes advance product R&D, SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) grant research, and contract R&D to develop custom designs for our customers.

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31057 Genstar Rd., Hayward CA 94544, USA
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X-Ray Optical Systems, known as XOS, is a leading manufacturer of application-specific X-ray analyzers, offering elemental analysis solutions that improve public safety and customer efficiency in industries like petroleum, consumer products, and environmental compliance. For petroleum applications, XOS offers portable, lab, and process analyzers with unrivaled precision at the push of a button. XOS also offers High Definition XRF (HDXRF©) analyzers for the detection of toxic elements in consumer products, such as toys and apparel and areas of environmental regulation, like soil and water. XOS's advanced optics and OEM sub-systems can increase precision, speed, and spatial resolution, while decreasing the size, complexity, and cost of the instrument.
Advanced X-ray optics can often increase the sensitivity of the measurements by more than a factor of 100, while decreasing the measurement time, increasing spatial resolution, and decreasing the size and cost of the equipment.
XOS has established its national and international presence by partnering with well-established manufacturers; and also through established distribution partners who are the most experienced and respected in the relevant markets. Using this strategy, XOS has penetrated the most important international markets and the most respected companies in Europe and Asia, to become a dominant supplier of this technology in the world.
Instrument designers call on XOS expertise in X-ray optics, systems, and application engineering, from design simulation and rapid prototyping, to complete analytical engine design.
End users implement XOS analyzers to drive yield and throughput improvements, meet strict regulatory requirements, and enhance product quality. These application-specific analyzers incorporate peak detection performance, low maintenance, and user-friendly operation in laboratory, at-line, on-line, and in-situ environments.

Technologies:
X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF)
X-Ray Fluorescence in Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
X-Ray Diffraction (XRD)

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15 Tech Valley Drive, East Greenbush, NY 12061, USA