Powerful insight, practical benefits
PANalytical has a strong track record in meeting the specific needs of the global building materials sector. Our position of leadership has been earned by a unique approach – we provide complete analytical solutions for specific applications according to relevant industry norms. PANalytical aims to provide turn key solutions that provide high-quality data and we add the expertise that translates this into practical benefits as you work for consistent production in an increasingly regulated market.
Process control with X-ray analysis
X-ray analysis methods are ideal for routine, automatic operations; because they are safe, non-destructive, require little sample preparation and offer low cost of ownership
X-ray fluorescence (XRF) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) are key techniques for elemental analysis and characterizing the crystalline phase composition of materials. Recently, the X-ray analysis of the polycrystalline phases in powder samples has advanced from its roots in laboratory research to process and quality control, and is now regarded as one of the most powerful process control tools for building materials.
Product choices
PANalytical offers analysis solutions for XRF and XRD, the ability to integrate a system with automated components for high throughput routine analysis, and the possibility to merge both techniques into one combined solution.
| System |
Description |
| Axios range |
XRF spectrometers for more demanding applications (low Na and K concentrations), or when using alternative fuels and raw materials which require other elements to be monitored Range includes: AxiosmAX-Cement, a system tailored to the needs of cement producers |
| CubiX XRF |
Simultaneous spectrometer for routine analysis of key elements Na, Mg, Al, Si, S, K, Ca, Fe and Cl |
| CubiX3 Cement |
Industrial diffractometer for routine XRD analysis
Rugged mechanics and electronics allow it to cope with heat, dust and vibration
Fast X'Celerator RTMS detector gives full high-quality scans in minutes
Uses the referenced Rietveld method with fully automated RoboRiet software instead of through cumbersome, traditional calibration-based models |
| MiniPal range |
Powerful benchtop spectrometer (including MiniPal 4 Cement and the automatable MiniPal QC) for backup, grinding and satellite plants |
| Epsilon 5 |
High performance XRF for sub-ppm elemental determination, including air filter analysis to industry norms and alternative fuel analysis |
| TWIN solution |
Combines XRF and XRD systems for simultaneous analysis
Supervisor software fully controls the organization of measurements and analyses to give you the best of both XRF and XRD |
| Application solutions |
CEMOXI standards for cement and raw materials; WROXI for mining and minerals related materials, Pro-Trace for trace element analysis; Omnian for advanced standardless analysis; Rietveld analysis for quantitative phase analysis |
| Tailored SOPs |
Developed in partnership with PANalytical |
| Eagon 2 |
Safe, high-performance automated sample prep system |
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