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Module Type




   Module Type:       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   Energy Dispersive
 
     A non-destructive analysis technique for the identification and quantification of elements in a material. Energy dispersive spectroscopy is the measurement x-ray energies emitted from the bombardment of an energy source impinged upon the material, producing characteristic x-rays.
 
   Wavelength Dispersive
 
     A non-destructive analysis technique for the identification and quantification of elements in a material. Wavelength dispersive spectroscopy is the measurement x-ray energies emitted from the bombardment of an energy source impinged upon the material, producing characteristic x-rays.
 
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Measurement Mode




   Measurement Mode:       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   Simultaneous
 
     Typically measures the entire wavelength range around the emission line of interest simultaneously.
 
   Sequential
 
     Typically measure one wavelength at time.
 
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Detector Type




   Detector Type:      The part of the instrument that converts radiant energy from the light source to electricity. Typically a photomultiplier tube, but may also be a solid-state detector in more modern instrumentation.
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   SiLi
 
      
 
   Gas Ionization
 
      
 
   Scintillation
 
      
 
   Other
 
     Other unlisted or unspecified detector types.
 
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Optical System




   Optical System:       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   Monochromator
 
     A monochromator is a spectrometer optical system capable of measuring a single wavelength which can be scanned through a wide wavelength range. A common form of monochromator is the Czerny-Turner design, consisting of fixed entrance and exit slits, fixed focusing mirrors and a rotatable diffraction grating. As the grating rotates a different wavelength is focused onto the exit slit. The wavelength range of a monochromator varies with the choice of grating, but commonly they can scan from 160 nm to 500 nm or ever wider ranges. The spectral resolution depends on the widths of the slits, the choice of grating and focal length, but commonly can be less than 10 pm for high resolution OES.
 
   Crystal
 
     The optical system is composed of crystals used to diffract and separate wavelengths of the light.
 
   Other
 
     Other unlisted optical system.
 
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Excitation Source




   Excitation Source:      Almost any solid element can be used as the source element.  In choosing the element to be used for the target, it should be remembered that it is necessary for the energy of the x-rays emitted by the source to be greater than that required to excite the element being irradiated.  As a simple rule of thumb, the target element of the source should have a  greater atomic number than the elements being examined in the sample.  This ensures that the energy of radiation from the source is more than sufficient to cause the sample element to fluoresce. 
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   X-Ray Tubes
 
     A lamp or source that produces X-Rays.
 
   Electron Beam
 
     A stream of electrons that is geometrically confined and accelerated by electrostatic interactions.
 
   Other
 
     Other unlisted excitation source.
 
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Analyzer Type




   Analyzer Type       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   Single Channel
 
     The analyzer operates on a single channel.
 
   Multichannel
 
     The analyzer can operate on multiple channels.
 
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Performance Specifications




   Spectral / Wavelength Range:
 
     The dispersion of the grating across the linear array; also expressed as the "size" of the spectra on the array.
 
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   Accuracy:
 
     The agreement between a mean measured value and a true or accepted value as quantified by error. Related to determinate errors and quantified by bias.
 
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   Resolution:
 
     The width of an analytical peak at half its height expressed in nanometers. A measure of the instruments ability to separate two overlapping peaks. At the point of resolution, two peaks of equal height are said to be resolved if you can see a dip between the tops of the two peaks.
 
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   Response Time:
 
     The amount of time required from introduction of the sample into the spectrometer until the analysis is complete.
 
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   Detection Limit:
 
     The smallest amount of a substance that can be measured. Usually defined as a signal that is at least three times the standard deviation of the background signal. The measurement of any signal is not perfect; there is always a certain amount of noise in the signal. Three standard deviations are a measure in terms of a range, which, in a large number of measurements, would include 99 % of all the measurements. So when it is stated that in order to be a detectable amount it must be a signal which measures higher than 3 standard deviations it means that that signal is higher than 99 % of the noise in the background.
 
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   Scan Speed:
 
     The rate at which the analyzer scans the spectral range. The slower the speed, the higher the resolution.
 
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   Number of Compounds Measured:
 
     The maximum number of compounds that can be measured by the spectrometer.
 
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Sample Type




   Sample Type:       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   Solids
 
     The spectrometer can accept solid samples to analyze.
 
   Liquids
 
     The spectrometer can accept liquid samples to analyze.
 
   Gases
 
     The spectrometer can accept gaseous samples to analyze.
 
   Semi-solids
 
     The spectrometer can accept semi-solid samples to analyze.
 
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Detector Window




   Detector Window       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   Be Window
 
     Cannot detect elements lighter than Beryllium.
 
   Windowless
 
     Can detect elements lighter than Beryllium, but the detector can be damaged.
 
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Special Features




   Background Correction?
 
     A technique usually employed relative to the determination of trace metals to compensate for stray light emission and various spectral interferences which would bias analytical results.
 
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   Microscope?
 
     For imaging purposes.
 
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   Cooled Detector?
 
     The detector is temperature cooled to prevent overheating.
 
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   Total Vacuum Option?
 
     This gives the analyzer greater sensitivity.
 
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   Chemical Mapping or Imaging?
 
     Line scan/area scan. The spectrometer will perform surface mapping or imaging of the sample.
 
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   Thickness Testing?
 
     The spectrometer can be used in thickness testing applications.
 
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   Density Testing?
 
     The spectrometer can be used in density testing applications.
 
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User Interface Options




   Local Interface:       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   Analog Front Panel
 
     The panel has analog user inputs such as potentiometers, dials, switches, for adjustment of output, ranges, etc.
 
   Digital Front Panel
 
     The panel uses digital keypads or menus for programming.
 
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   Computer Interface?
 
     Can be controlled or monitored remotely with a computer via interface.
 
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   Computer Interface Options:       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   Serial Interface
 
     A port, or interface, that can be used for serial communication, in which only one bit is transferred at a time. Examples include RS232, RS422, RS485, USB, etc.
 
   Parallel Interface
 
     A channel capable of transferring more than one bit at a simultaneously. Examples include PC Printer Port, CentronicsĀ®, etc.
 
   Other Computer Interface
 
     Modem, transmitter, TTL, etc.
 
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   Application Software Included?
 
     For control or for monitoring the process.
 
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Display Options




   Display Options:       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   Analog Meter
 
     Data is displayed with an analog meter or simple visual indicator.
 
   Digital Readout
 
     Device uses numerical or application specific display.
 
   Video Display
 
     The data is presented in video form via CRT, LCD, or other multi-line forms.
 
   None
 
     No integral display. Output is read and displayed remotely.
 
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Additional Output Options




   Additional Output Options:       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   Outputs an Analog Voltage
 
     Any analog voltage output. Output voltage is a simple (usually linear) function of the measurement.
 
   Output is a Pulse
 
     Frequency or modulated frequency output (Ex. sine wave, pulse train, AM, FM).
 
   Outputs an Analog Current
 
     4-20mA, or any other analog current output. Often called a transmitter. A current is imposed on the output circuit proportional to the measurement. Feedback is used to provide the appropriate current regardless of line noise, impedance, etc. Useful when sending signals long distances.
 
   Output is a Switch or Relay Contact
 
     The ''output'' is a change in state of a switch or an alarm.
 
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General Features and Functionality




   Programmable?
 
     The fluorometer is able to be programmed to run special routines.
 
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   Self-calibration?
 
     Self-calibration is used to remove errors which remain after performing the regular calibration process.
 
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   Data Storage / Data Logger?
 
     Is it necessary for the device to be able to record and store data within its own memory, without transferring it to a separate data recorder?
 
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   On-line Monitoring & Process Control?
 
     The spectrometer is part of a system and is responsible for monitoring the process and changing it if necessary.
 
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   Data Processing Functions?
 
     The spectrometer has the ability to process the data and perform analysis of it.
 
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Environment




   Operating Temperature:
 
     This is the full required range of ambient operating temperature.
 
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   Operating Humidity:
 
     This is the full required range of ambient operating humidity.
 
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