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X-MET8000 Geo

Environmental infra screening


• Hitachi High-Tech Analytical Science provides high technology tools and systems for industrial and

research markets.

• A globally recognised brand with a reputation for product excellence.

• Global coverage through a worldwide distribution network.

• Technologies: optical emission, X-ray fluorescence, LIBS.

Overview

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User-friendly smart science for materials analysis

• Controlling quality and preventing fraud

• Maximising use of scarce resources

• Assuring regulatory compliance and safety

• Enabling research and teaching

Hitachi High-Tech Analytical Science vision

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Sales Centres

China: Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Chengdu

Japan

Singapore

India

Czech Republic

+ Over 200 distributors world wide

Espoo, Finland

XRF Technology Centre

LIBS Technology Centre

Uedem, Germany

OES Technology Centre

Coatings Technology

Production

Distribution Centre

Service, Support & Helpdesk

Tubney Woods, Oxford, UK HQ

Distribution Centre

Service & Support & Helpdesk

Shanghai, China

XRF Production

Distribution Centre


Concord, USA

Distribution Centre


Global locations

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QA/QC, PMI Metal sorting, recycling

Metals production

foundries

Non-ferrous metals, metals

manufacturing, foundries

Metalworking

OES industries & applications

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PMI Inspection

Manufacturing QA/QC

Recycling

Chemical / Petro chemical Mining, cement

Coating thickness / metal finishing

Electronics / precious metals

Wood preservatives

XRF & LIBS – industries & applications

Mining

XRF LIBS

Release liners

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40 years of experience in portable XRF analysis

1976 FIRST PORTABLE XRF ANALYSER: X-MET 740

1991 Portable XRF analyser for ENVI(Si(Li))

1996 Portable X-MET 960->X-MET 2000 MetalMaster

1984 Portable X-MET 840 analyser

1988 Portable X-MET 880 analyser

1997 Portable X-MET 970 analyser for coatings

1968

2002 FIRST TUBE-BASED HANDHELD XRF ANALYSER:

X-MET 3000T

1994

2003 Handheld X-MET 3000TA analyser

2004

2014 X-MET8000

2006 Handheld X-MET3000+ Series

2005 Handheld X-MET3000TXR for RoHS

2004 Handheld X-MET3000TX/TXS

2008 Handheld X-MET5000 Series

1970 1980 1990 2000 2010

2011-2013 Handheld X-MET7000 Series

2017


It significantly reduces testing costs!

• Pre-screen samples: minimize spend for off-site laboratory testing.

Fast and portable: reliable results in seconds

• Increase tests density for better-informed decision making.

• Time savings: complete surveys faster - no need to wait for lab results (from hours to days/weeks).

• Real-time identification of contamination hotspots.

Why use handheld x-ray fluorescence (HHXRF)?


Why use HHXRF?

Versatile:

• Wide range of elements: K to U (suite depends on

application and model).

• Full portability: take the analyser to the sample, not the

other way around.

• Other applications can be added (contact our

Applications teams for feasibility study).

• Widely recognised technique for field screening (e.g.

US EPA method 6200).

Easy to use:

• Minimum operator training needed.

• Minimum sample preparation.

• No chemicals or reagents needed.


• Limits of detection: not as low as laboratory techniques (e.g. ICP or AA or assay methods).

• Cannot measure Li, B, Na...

• Cannot measure compounds (e.g. Fe2O3): elemental analysis only, with pre-defined post-analytical

calculations (i.e. Fe2O3 content calculated from Fe content).

• Cannot be used for certification (i.e. HHXRF is not a reference method).

Limitations of HHXRF

HHXRF is a great screening tool that enables to reduce

dramatically the number of analyses sent to the lab and

obtain results on-site, faster.


Our solution: X-MET8000 Geo

Expert

Geo

Optimum

Geo


X-MET8000 Geo

All the great benefits that have made the X-MET8000 series a success:

• Superior ergonomics for prolonged field work (weighs 1.5 kg only!).

• Rugged: meets the MIL-STD 810G specs for drop and vibration tests.

• Designed for indoors and outdoors use: IP54 rated.

• Unsurpassed stability in all weather conditions: no need to recalibrate or wait for detector cooldown.

• Fast startup time: ready to analyse in ~ 20 seconds!

• Longest battery life: no need to change batteries throughout the day.

• Intuitive user interface, used with gloves on: minimal training required.

• Advanced on-board and connected data management (ExTOPE): store, share, print results any time,

any where.


Superior performance

• World-class analyser to meet today’s and tomorrow’s testing requirements

• Large area detector (25 mm2) for superior determination of toxic elements

traces (e.g. Cd, As, Pb…) in X-MET8000 Expert Geo.

• 10 mm2 SDD detector for accurate soil screening and grade control in X-

MET8000 Optimum Geo.

• With BoostTM technology inside: up to 10 times the sensitivity of other

HHXRF models for:

• Faster analysis: higher testing throughput.

• Lower limits of detection: measure low levels of critical elements with

confidence.

• Outstanding precision: results you can trust.

SPEED


Low limits of detection (LODs)

Be confident you can meet environmental regulations with LODs well below the EPA requirements. Limits of

detection of EPA 6200 RCRA elements for X-MET8000 Expert Geo.


Low limits of quantification

Meeting the Chinese GB 15618 requirements:

Note: limits of detection and quantification depend on analysis time. To half the limits, you must measure

4 times longer.

LOQ (X-MET8000 Expert Geo), ppm GB 15618-2016 limits, ppm

30 s per filter 120 s per filter Industrial land use

Sb 33 16 40

As 14 7 70

Cd 33 16 20

Cr 28 14 1000

Co 127 64 300

Cu 28 14 500

Pb 24 12 600

Hg 28 14 20

Ni 28 14 200

Se 14 7 100

V 85 42 250

Zn 19 9 700

Accurate results, even

at low concentrations


Superb accuracy

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Cr

Infra/Soil Mode (90 s analysis time); 25 CRM powders measured in cups fitted with 4 µm polypropylene film.


Unsurpassed precision

Infra/Soil reference material measured over 3 months: no recalibration, no warmup/cooldown before

analysis!

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X-MET8000 Geos - Performance

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Performance of X-MET Geos

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K Ca Ti V Cr Mn Fe Co Ni Cu Zn As Se Rb Sr Zr Mo Ag Cd Sn Sb Ba Ta W Au Hg Tl Pb Bi Th U

Optimum Geo Expert Geo

Detection limits of Infra FP in silica matrix 60 s

Logaritmic

Y-axis (ppm)


• IP54 rated: dust and splash water proof,

for outdoor use.

• Rugged: tested to MIL-STD 810G specs

for drop, shock and vibration tests.

• Large heat-sink for superior stability in

all weathers.

• Easy-swap window: no tool required =

no risk to puncture the detector window.

• Delivered in a robust, compact, waterproof

transport/storage case.

Low cost of ownership


• Design based on an extensive user research.

• Intuitive – minimal training required.

• Smartphone-like, large, clear functional icons for easy

operation, even with gloves on.

• Integrated screen: no hinges that can snap or accumulate

dirt.

• Large (4.3") colour touchscreen on the market for great

results visibility in all light conditions.

• Results screen can be customised by user to suit

individual requirements and display elements of interest,

compounds,

and/or Pass/Fail messages.

• UI available in 13 languages.

The most intuitive user interface (UI)


• Tested by STUK (Finnish Nuclear and Radiation safety authority),

independent test laboratory.

• With maximum voltage and current settings leaking radiation

is less than 1 μSv/h from any surface.

• Two independent proximity sensors for maximum safety, and

ensure that the analyser is in contact with the sample before

starting the measurement: IR sensor & count rate sensor.

• Highly visible ‘X-RAYS ON’ lights.

• Password protected. PIN code is required to initiate the unit. If the

analyser is not being used for 5 minutes or more, the user will

need to log in again to use the analyser.

• User training is always provided by Hitachi or authorised partners.

• Radiation safety accessories are available to protect the user from

scattered X-rays when measuring small samples (e.g. sample

cups), thin (e.g. sample bags) or low density matrices (e.g. SiO2).

Because your safety matters


X-MET pole with integrated trigger:

• Ideal for large area soil surveys.

• Increased ergonomics for field analysis and low height

measurements: no need to bend, crouch or kneel.

• Adjustable analysis angles for hard-to-reach areas.

• Use with the ExTOPE app to display results on your

smartphone in real-time.

Bipod:

• Hands-free testing of samples when using long

measurement times.

• Simply fit and lock in place.

Accessories


To measure samples in cups:

• Benchtop stand.

• Portable light stand and safety shield

(fit in the transport case).

To measure samples in bags:

• Benchtop stand.

• Background plate (to normalise the

background) and light radiation shield

(to provide protection against scattered

X-rays when measuring).

• Print results labels on a portable

Bluetooth printer as you go to avoid

bags mix-ups.

Accessories


• Use the camera to accurately position the X-MET on the

sample (e.g. to ensure small rock are out of the way).

• Press the trigger to take the picture and start the

analysis.

• Review the analysis details if necessary.

• Include the picture to the PDF results report (using the

X-MET report generator or the ExTOPE cloud service).

Optional integrated camera


• Combine the X-MET results with GPS coordinates to record the exact locations and boundaries of

contamination hotspots.

• GPS coordinates are automatically saved on the analyser with each results.

• When more accurate location data is required, the X-MET also works with Trimble® receivers.

Optional integrated GPS


• Store automatically all the results with spectra, photos, GPS coordinates

and additional information on-board the analyser.

• Transfer results reports to a USB stick or via USB connection to a

computer in a secure PDF file or a .csv format. No modem or software

installation needed.

Advanced data management: full flexibility


• Send results automatically to a networked PC using WiFi, or send them to a printer via Bluetooth.

• On-the-spot data sharing: ExTOPE cloud service:

• Connect your iPhone and the X-MET to WiFi (or mobile hotspot).

• Add a camera picture to the test results if needed.

• Print results on site with any AirPrint compatible printer and prevent samples mix-ups, or share

results on the go by email, social media, or other apps.

• Complete surveys faster; no need to wait for the results to come back: access them in real-time with

the ExTOPE cloud.

• Collect results from units in different locations in a single account for a complete picture of your

projects progress.

Connectivity - ExTOPE


X-MET report generator:

• The software is included in the X-MET standard

PC software, and runs in a web browser window.

• Create tamper-proof, customised PDF reports

templates: include which elements and results to

show, add company information, logo, spectra,

unit serial number etc.

• Export reports directly from the analyser to a

USB stick in the secure PDF or in a .CSV format.

ExTOPE cloud service:

• View results in real-time, and create customised

PDF or .CSV reports wherever you are. All you

need is a WiFi connection. No need to wait for

the analyser or the USB stick to come back.

Creating reports


X-MET8000 Geo calibration package

Infra/Soil package:

• For environmental soil screening.

• Soil mode elements suite: K, Ca, Sc, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, As, Se, Rb, Sr, Mo, Ag, Cd,

Sn, Sb, Ba, Ta, W, Au, Hg, Tl, Pb, Bi, Th, U.

• Applicability: low levels concentrations (typically when individual metal’s concentration < 1 wt%).

• Includes blank check sample to check for analysis window contamination.

• Includes Soil CRM check sample to confirm analyser accuracy and stability and for full results

traceability.

• Other calibrations are available (see next slide)


X-MET8000 Geo Soil sales package

Optimum Geo

-Flexi

Expert Geo

-Soil

Infra/Soil application Optional* Included

Mining application Optional* Optional

REE FP Not available Optional

Alloy LE FP Optional Optional!

Precious FP Optional Optional

Coating thickness calibrations Optional Not available

Small spot collimator Not available Not available

CRM check sample(s) Included Included

Blank check sample Included Included

Light radiation shield Included Included

Background plate Included Included

Light stand and safety shield Included Optional

Integrated camera Optional Included

Integrated GPS Optional Optional

WiFi and Bluetooth Included Included

ExTOPE (free registration required) Included Included

*Note! You can choose Soil or Mining application for Optimum Geo Flexi package as a standard.


Our service mission is to allow our customers to

concentrate on their own business objectives, safe in

the knowledge that we are always there to provide

full support capability.

• Extended warranty contracts

• Tailored service support contracts

• Global Knowledge Centre

• Technical helpdesk support

• Genuine approved spare parts

• Consumable products

• Service repair at the service facility

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