Rapid, reliable results for precious metals analysis on the spot.
SPECTRO Analytical Instruments has introduced the new, improved SPECTROSCOUT kt portable ED-XRF analyser for rapid, reliable analysis of precious metals and alloys on the spot.
Incoming inspection, quality monitoring, and hallmarking require fast, precise, accurate, and non-destructive measurement of gold, silver, and other precious metals and alloys. Hallmarking centres, showrooms, assay offices, jewellers, pawn shops, jewellery makers, refiners, and recyclers also need an affordable analyser that offers a small analysis spot, fits crowded workspaces, withstands constant operation, and requires little operator training.
Based on technology used in the proven SPECTRO xSORT handheld analyser, SPECTROSCOUT kt provides onsite transportability together with robust construction and silicon drift detector (SDD) X-ray technology. The SDD technology offers performance superior to that of the Si-PIN detectors used in many competitive instruments. Its fundamental parameters screening method is similar to that used in SPECTRO MIDEX and SPECTROCUBE D benchtop analysers, and optional customer-specific calibrations can further enhance accuracy. Together, these capabilities support fast, dependable, non-destructive analyses on the spot.
Other instruments may sacrifice speed for analytical performance or identify major alloy grades without quantifying minor elements. SPECTROSCOUT kt provides precision and accuracy across the concentration ranges typically found in precious-metal alloys, with measurement times of 30 to 90 seconds. Standardisation requires one sample and approximately five minutes. The combination of analytical performance and throughput makes the analyser suitable for small shops and portable use, as well as a backup system for larger operations.
SPECTROSCOUT kt covers all relevant elements in precious-metal alloys – 25 total – measuring major precious metals and many minor elemental concentrations. Its readouts provide clear results for valuation.
Designed for practical portability, SPECTROSCOUT kt incorporates a large sample compartment within a small footprint. The analyser is easily transportable and suited to crowded counters, benchtops, and other space-limited work areas.
For point-of-sale analysis in high-volume showrooms, SPECTROSCOUT kt can determine whether unwanted elements are present in a piece of jewellery and verify whether measured purity matches the hallmark.
Predefined application packages present relevant information on a single screen. A fully configurable grade library supports identification of precious-metal and alloy grades, while comprehensive data management provides full access to all analysis results and measured spectra, past and present.
An integrated video system offers 1mm spot testing for small pieces and mixed alloys, with sample positioning and image storage. SPECTROSCOUT kt connects by USB cable to SPECTRO XRF Analyser Pro software running on a Windows-based tablet, laptop, or PC. The system is simple to use and maintain, even for operators without specialised knowledge.
For more information about the SPECTROPORT LIBS PXL01 portable OES metals analyser, contact SPECTRO Analytical Instruments South Africa on TEL: 011 979 4241 or visit https://www.spectro.com
