Elemental (Composition) Analyzer / Metal Material

Metal Recycling

To reuse scrap metal for producing new materials, different types of metals must be separated and divided into uniform metal pieces. One of the most commonly used scrap sorting technologies is portable XRF. Rapid and accurate metal alloy classification and analysis are critical for maximizing scrap yard efficiency and profitability. Today, quality requirements for scrap metal are higher than ever, and sorting errors can lead to the rejection of entire shipments and loss of business.

Material Reliability Identification (PMI)

Material Identification (PMI) is a fundamental nondestructive testing (NDT) method used to verify that supplied materials conform to the appropriate standards and specifications. PMI is especially used to confirm that the percentages of key elements in the chemical composition of metal parts are correct, ensuring that the material meets requirements for corrosion resistance and other properties. XRF is the most common PMI method, and the portability of handheld devices allows PMI to be performed on-site at a production facility or factory. Portable XRF devices scan materials and provide chemical composition and alloy grade identifications.

Three-Way Catalytic Converter

Precious metals such as platinum, palladium, and rhodium are present on the surface of catalytic converter carriers. These precious metals are expensive. Recycling requires the extraction, recovery, and reuse of platinum, palladium, rhodium, and other rare metals from catalytic converters. These valuable metals are mostly used in medicine, electronics, aerospace, automotive, chemical industries, and other high-tech fields. The catalyst analyzer can quickly measure the elements in automotive catalysts on-site and rapidly sort catalytic converters with different values, effectively recovering precious metals such as platinum, rhodium, and palladium, allowing recycling prices to be accurately calculated.

Rare Earth Magnets

Rare earth magnets are divided into two main categories: neodymium iron boron magnets (NdFeB magnets) and cobalt boron magnets (SmCo magnets). Rare earth magnets generally consist of various elements, including rare earth elements and transition metal elements. The XRF analysis method can be used to quickly verify and identify rare earth magnets, determine their compositions and makeup, and ensure product quality and compliance.