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XRF Sample Preparation Catalogue 2018/19

XRF Sample Preparation Catalogue 2018/19
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XRF Sample Preparation Catalogue 2018/19

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Introduction
Specac is a prominent manufacturer of spectroscopic accessories, specializing in XRF sample preparation products. Their offerings cater to industries such as mining, cement, and geological sciences, providing a variety of presses and dies for XRF analysis.
Atlas™ Series Presses & Dies
The Atlas™ series includes hydraulic presses like the Atlas™ Power Press and Atlas™ Autotouch Press, designed for efficient XRF sample preparation. These benchtop presses feature power-assisted hydraulic load application, intuitive operation, and safety features such as retractable guards. The Autotouch Press allows programmable load cycles for consistency and can store up to six programs.
APEX™ Quick Release Die
The APEX™ Quick Release Die enhances pellet preparation by eliminating manual extraction, featuring a patented sleeve design. It is compatible with the Atlas™ Autotouch Press, reducing operator involvement and expediting sample processing.
Standard XRF Pellet Dies
These dies are intended for routine pellet preparation, available with or without evacuation ports, and compatible with all Specac presses. Options include tungsten carbide to prevent contamination and handle abrasive samples.
Application Note: Cement Analysis
The document includes a note on using XRF spectroscopy for cement analysis, detailing the preparation process and emphasizing particle size control and pellet quality. Specac's Atlas® Presses and Dies are highlighted for efficient sample preparation.
Sample Milling for XRF Analysis
Emphasizing particle size control, the document recommends a planetary ball mill for sample milling, providing specifications for grinding bowls and balls to ensure homogenous powder production.
Pelletizing Accessories & Consumables
Specac offers accessories and consumables like compressible cups and grinding media to support sample preparation, prevent contamination, and aid in pellet release.
Overview
The document serves as a product catalogue for Specac's XRF equipment and consumables, focusing on the P6 Planetary Ball Mill and various sample preparation accessories.
Product Description
The P6 Planetary Ball Mill is a high-performance benchtop grinding mill for XRF applications, accommodating up to two grinding bowls and processing sample quantities up to 450ml, reducing them to tens of microns in size. It is portable and user-friendly for both field and laboratory use.
Specifications
Detailed specifications for grinding bowls and balls are provided, with materials like agate, zirconium oxide, tungsten carbide, silicon nitride, and hardened steel, each suited for different sample types based on hardness and abrasiveness.
Accessories & Consumables
The catalogue lists accessories such as protective pellet films and sample support cups, with part numbers and descriptions for ordering, highlighting compatibility with different spectrometer systems.
Sample Cups
A range of single and double open-ended sample cups are available, designed to fit various XRF spectrometer systems. Guidance is provided on selecting the correct cup size and type based on spectrometer and sample requirements.
Thin Film Windows
Thin-film sample support windows are offered in materials like Kapton, Mylar, and Prolene, essential for supporting samples during XRF analysis, available in rolls and pre-cut sheets.
Grinding & Fusion Consumables
The catalogue includes grinding and pelletizing additives, such as X-RayMix and SpectroBlend tablets, and borate fluxes for sample fusion, aiding in sample preparation for XRF analysis.
Ordering Information
Detailed ordering information is provided for all products, including part numbers and descriptions, with contact details for Specac's UK and USA offices for customer inquiries and orders.
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XRF Sample Preparation Catalogue 2018/19-1

XRF Sample Preparation Catalogue 2018/19 Introducing the APEX™ Quick Release Die THE WORLD'S LEADING SPECTROSCOPIC ACCESSORY MANUFACTURER

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XRF Sample Preparation Catalogue 2018/19-3

♦♦ Snecac, Specac XRF Sample Preparation Specac caters to analysts using XRF in multiple industries including mining, cement, environment and geological sciences and many others. Our expertise has been gained over decades of experience in the field of analytical chemistry. Specac presses have been sold the world over, winning the seal of approval from customers everywhere. Contents Atlas™ Power Press Atlas™ Autotouch Press Atlas™ Manual Hydraulic Press Apex™ Quick Release Die Standard XRF Pellet Dies XRF App Note Fritsch XRF Milling Sample Cups Thin film Grinding & Fusion consumables page. 4...

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XRF Sample Preparation Catalogue 2018/19-4

APEX™ Quick Release Die The First of its Kind, Automatic Pellet Extraction The first of its kind on the market, the new Apex™ Quick Release XRF die makes routine pellet preparation simpler and faster than ever before. The unique, patented sleeve design eliminates the effort-intensive pellet extraction step. THE WORLD'S LEADING SPECTROSCOPIC ACCESSORY MANUFACTURER

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XRF Sample Preparation Catalogue 2018/19-5

Atlas™ Series Presses & Dies Power & Autotouch Presses Page: 4 Specac's range of hydraulic presses are ideal for preparation of pellet samples for XRF analysis of cement, iron, and for other common samples. Benchtop sized presses have numerous effort saving features; they are ideal for manual and semi-automatic preparation of high-quality analytical samples. Manual Hydraulic Presses Page: 8 Pellet Dies & Accessories Page: 9 3rd Party Accessories Page: 13 onwards Specac.com XRF Product Catalogue 2018/19

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XRF Sample Preparation Catalogue 2018/19-6

Key Features: • Compact benchtop Power Press • Upto25Tonnesload • Power-assisted hydraulic load application • Single-phase AC power supply • Simple, hassle free operation • Multi-lingual LCD display • PETGsafetyguards • Lownoiseoperation • FullyCEMarked Load Options 8 Tonne 15 Tonne 25 Tonne The Atlas™ Power Press is a benchtop power-assisted pellet pressing system that takes the stress out of routine XRF sample preparation in testing and quality control laboratories. The time and effort required to manually pump up to the required load is eliminated, and the repeatability and consistency of...

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XRF Sample Preparation Catalogue 2018/19-7

Atlas™ Autotouch Press Suecac Key Features: All Features of the Atlas Power Press plus: • Programmable load cycle controlling ramp, dwell and release rates for maximum re-producibility • UptoAOtonnesload • Maintain load feature ensures pressure is maintained indefinitely • Store up to 6 programs internally • LED touchscreen operation Load Options 8 Tonne 15 Tonne 25 Tonne AO Tonne Product Description: The Atlas™ Autotouch Press takes the advantages of the Atlas™ Power Press to the next level. Fully programmable load cycles of up to 10 steps per program ensure maximum consistency and repeatability...

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XRF Sample Preparation Catalogue 2018/19-8

Part Number X is a power supply code. Use the following codes for each region. 0-230V 50Hz (UK/EU) 1-110V 60Hz (USA) 2-100V 50/60Hz (JAPAN) 3-220V 50Hz (CHINA) 4-220V 60Hz (KOREA/KSA) Working with the Atlas™ Autotouch The Atlas™ Autotouch press features an LED touchscreen that is used to program a load cycle, to select previously entered programs from the program directory, to adjust the settings of the machine, and to provide status indications and warning messages to the user. The user can store up to six previously entered programs, or use a pre-programmed cycle referred to as the PZ program...

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XRF Sample Preparation Catalogue 2018/19-9

Atlas™ Power & Autotouch Press Saeeae. Programming Programming the press is easy. An empty program slot is selected, and individual segments are added, edited, or deleted until the desired pressing cycle has been built. Safety Features The Atlas™ Autotouch press has several safety features. No load can be applied if the polycarbonate safety guard is open, and a message to close the guard will be displayed until it is closed. The progress of any program may be interrupted by pressing the stop key, which is a physical button on the front panel of the press. Pressing the stop button will automatically...

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XRF Sample Preparation Catalogue 2018/19-10

Atlas™ Manual Hydraulic Press Key Features: • Robust and reliable hydraulic press for low-volume sample preparation • Manual load application using hand pump • Quickpressurerelease • Analogpressuregauge • Loadsupto25Tons • Polycarbonatesafetyshields Load Options Product Description: The Atlas™ Manual Hydraulic press is ideal for simple and low-cost laboratory sample preparation for XRF and can be used with our standard pellet dies. Load is applied by manually pumping the pressure system with a hand lever. The press's simple and robust frame ensures reliable operation over many years, and is readily...

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XRF Sample Preparation Catalogue 2018/19-11

Apex™ Quick Release Die Key Features: Innovative Quick Release Die reduces operator involvement and frees the user to perform vital tasks Tedious removal, inversion and replacement of the die set for pellet extraction is completely eliminated No die assembly required Clean & Reset Load Sample Sample Released Press Sample Press Again Sleeve Engages ApexTM Quick Release Die pellet pressing cycle diagram (right) Program the complete routine using the AtlasTM Autotouch Press Product Description: The first of its kind on the market, the Apex™ Quick Release XRF die makes routine pellet preparation...

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XRF Sample Preparation Catalogue 2018/19-12

Key Features: Polished, precision-engineered pellet dies Compatible with all Specac presses and many others too (Optional) Tungsten carbide internal pellets (Optional) evacuation port Diameter Options Product Description: Standard XRF pellet dies for routine preparation of pellet samples. Simple and robust, they are perfect for the pressing of any sample. Polished internal pellets provide the highest quality analytical pellets. Tungsten carbide pellets are available to avoid Fe contamination and/or work with very abrasive samples. Apex™ Quick Release Die Ordering Information Individual Spares...

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