ELIO Portable Micro X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometer Innovation with Integrity

The ELIO is a compact and portable energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometer for reliable non-contact and nondestructive elemental analysis of valuable materials. It delivers high performance, accuracy, and precision for the most demanding applications. The ELIO improves the state-of-the-art in XRF analytical instrumentation with truly portable elemental map acquisition incorporating CUBE technology, accurate spot positioning, straightforward add-on hardware and mapping software. ■ Cultural heritage science - in-situ scans of objects for archaeological studies, art authentication and...

■ The ELIO features an intuitive and elegant design with a 1 mm laser-positioned analysis spot, an internal camera and innovative electronics. ■ The measurement head is mounted on a tripod with two motorized stages to perform elemental mapping. ■ The narrow nose enables access to measurement points and tight corners difficult to reach. ■ The ELIO supports extremely fast measurements based on high excitation intensity and fast stage movement. The control software provides tools for even further acquisition time optimization. ■ The large area silicon drift detector (SDD) with the advanced CUBE...

Enhanced Performance Filter set The ELIO micro-XRF spectrometer can be equipped with several X-ray filters to optimize the excitation conditions for specific applications. The user can select and easily change the best filter to increase the measurement sensitivity for particular elements of interest. This enables the analysis of trace elements on the parts per million (ppm) level for a variety of matrices. There are different standard and customizable filters available for optimizing the following applications:     Metals Heavy metals Chlorine and sulfur Trace elements. Filter set for easy...

ELIO Control and Analysis Software The ELIO’s software is easy to use and provides accurate spectroscopic analysis as well as powerful tools for spectra comparison. The software interface is user configurable and shows the spectrum and the element concentration while the acquisition is running. In the same screen the user can monitor other technical information as well as the sample image taken by video cameras. Alignment lasers easily identify the measurement point and ensure the correct and safe distance between sample and measurement head. The full spectrum is accessible and is saved with...

Non-invasive analysis of an illuminated manuscript The mapping system provides non-invasive analysis of multilayer objects. The elemental distribution maps identify hidden details in an manuscript of a prominent 15th century bishop. The spatial distribution of lead in different paint layers (Pb Ma from the surface layer, Pb La/Ma ratio) reveal a “lion" on the coat of arms, which was afterwards painted over by an inverted “V". (Mosca et al., Microchemical Journal (2016), Vol. 124, pp. 775-784). With the addition of its mapping option, the ELIO becomes the only truly portable XRF mapping system....

Applications Non-destructive portable XRF measurements with non-contact, yet precise sample positioning and elemental distribution mapping capabilities provide high-value analyses for multiple fields of applications. Cultural heritage Skilled and knowledgeable conservation scientists in leading museums, institutes and universities around the world use the ELIO to help research, authenticate, interpret and preserve natural objects and artifacts of artistic, cultural or historical significance. The ELIO helps to determine material, as well as chemical and technical aspects of cultural objects for...

Rh target X-ray tube, 10 kV – 50 kV, 5 µA – 200 μA, 4 W, filter package included 17 mm² SDD with CUBE technology, energy resolution < 140 eV for Mn Kα, optional 50 mm2 large area SDD Analysis range Na (Z = 11) to U (Z = 92), light elements capable down to Na with helium purge Integrated video microscope camera for magnified image of the analysis area, field of view ~ 10 mm x 10 mm External USB video camera for large field of view images, Axial and focal laser for precise analysis point adjustment Motorized XY stage (optional), mounted on a tripod for 1D or 2D mapping with a travel range of 100...