Applied Rigaku Technologies Inc., Austin, Texas, a division of Rigaku Corp., introduces NEX CG II, a powerful second-generation benchtop energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF) spectrometer. The NEX CG II is a multi-element, multi-purpose indirect analyzer that delivers rapid qualitative and quantitative elemental analyses and addresses needs across many industries. It provides non-destructive elemental analysis of sodium to uranium in almost any matrix.<\/p>\n
The NEX CG II complements Rigaku\u2019s existing range of benchtop and in-line process control EDXRF spectrometers and builds on NEX CG\u2019s legacy of using full 90\u00b0 Cartesian Geometry and secondary targets for trace level sensitivity.<\/p>\n
The new superior analytical power of the NEX CG II is provided by a 50 kV 50 W end-window palladium-anode x-ray tube, monochromatic or polarized excitation from five secondary targets, and a high-performance large-area silicon drift detector. This unique optical kernel, combined with Rigaku\u2019s advanced RPF-SQX Fundamental Parameters software, delivers the most sensitive EDXRF measurements in the industry.<\/p>\n
The NEX CG II serves a broad range of applications and industries and is an ideal tool for measuring ultra-low and trace element concentrations all the way up to percent levels.<\/p>\n
Some of the key advantages and features that make NEX CG II an attractive proposition include:
\n\u2022 Non-destructive elemental analysis for sodium (Na) to uranium (U)
\n\u2022 Rapid elemental analyses of solids, liquids, powders, coatings, and thin films
\n\u2022 Indirect excitation for exceptionally low detection limits
\n\u2022 High-power 50 kV, 50 W x-ray tube
\n\u2022 Large-area high-throughput silicon drift detector (SDD)
\n\u2022 Analysis in air, helium, or vacuum
\n\u2022 Powerful and easy to use QuantEZ software with multilingual user interface
\n\u2022 Advanced RPF-SQX Fundamental Parameters software featuring scattering FP
\n\u2022 Rigaku profile fitting (RPF) advanced algorithm for peak deconvolution
\n\u2022 Various automatic sample changers accommodating up to 52 mm samples
\n\u2022 Low cost of ownership backed by a two-year warranty<\/p>\n
It is easy for non-technical operators to use and powerful enough for expert use in commercial labs and R&D facilities. NEX CG II also features 3D optics, which dramatically increases the peak-to-background ratio. This results in a spectrometer capable of trace element analysis \u2014 even in challenging sample types.<\/p>\n
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