ATEC is the leading XRF rental company, offering affordable XRF analyzer rental rates for popular products like the Thermo Scientific Niton, the Bruker S1, and the TSI Polymax. We carry everything from handheld XRF analyzers to lead paint XRF analyzers, all designed for quick, precise elemental analysis and alloy identification. Request a quote for one of our products below and our team will guide you to the right product for your price range and application.
What is an XRF Analyzer?
An x-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyzer is a non-destructive tool for determining the elemental composition of a sample. XRF analyzers, also known as XRF guns or XRF machines, work by firing x-rays at the sample and then measuring the resulting x-ray fluorescence. Each element exhibits an individual fluorescent fingerprint; XRF analyzers capture these identifying fluorescent signals, and from them, identify the contributing elements and give a comprehensive report of the sample’s elemental composition. A user can perform an XRF inspection in mere seconds, thanks to the simple point-and-shoot functionality of modern portable XRF guns.
How Does An XRF Analyzer Work?
Firing an XRF analyzer at a sample blasts the material with x-rays. Once the sample is stimulated, x-ray fluorescence occurs, and the XRF machine measures the emissions. The analyzer converts emissions into electrical pulses and processes them into data. Finally, the gun and/or connected PC displays the results, which reveal the proportions of specific alloys and other elements within the sample.
XRF Rental Applications
Common XRF rental test applications include the following:
- Archaeology
- Recycling
- Precious Metal Inspection
- Mining / Geology
- Soil Inspection
- Art Analysis
- Consumer Goods Analysis
Choosing the Right XRF Analyzer Rental: Elements, Detector Type, & XRF Rental Rates
Renting an XRF analyzer can be intimidating to newcomers and experienced test engineers alike. Consider the following specifications before deciding on an XRF analyzer rental.
Materials Under Test
To help you choose the right XRF machine for your application, first consider what you're going to be testing for, whether it's copper in centuries-old sandstone or sulfur at a mining site, and keep this in mind when researching.
Detector Type
Next, determine what type of detector you need: a PIN or SDD XRF detector.
PIN Detector XRF Analyzers
- Older, less expensive, less sensitive
- Only sensitive to heavier elements, specifically those higher on the periodic table than Sulfur (S)
- May take longer, up to 8-10 seconds, to perform analysis
Silicon Drift Detector (SDD) XRF Analyzers
- Newer, more expensive, more sensitive
- Ideal for measuring light elements (Mg, Al, Si, P, S, etc.)
- Generally takes 1-2 seconds to identify elements
- Designed for high count-rate & high sensitivity applications
XRF Rental Rates
Lastly, how much does an XRF rental cost? For XRF gun rental rates, give ATEC a call at
800-404-2832 and an associate will get you a quote for your desired equipment and rental period. Factors that contribute to pricing include the detector size, the material of the anode, and functionality questions, like whether the gun uses a PIN detector or a silicon drift detector.
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