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PROCESS INSTRUMENTS

PHOENIX II
Using Polarization
Benchtop ED-XRF Analyzer
The PHOENIX II is a polarized Energy DispersiveX-Ray Fluorescent (ED-XRF) benchtop analyzer
that offers extreme simplicity of operation in a
low-cost compact design. It is ideal for elemental
analysis of liquids, solids, pastes, slurries and
powders for measuring Al through U qualitatively
and quantitatively. This ED-XRF spectrometer has
been designed for use in the rugged environment
of production process and quality control, but is
also well suited for the laboratory. An onboard PC
makes use of Windows XP™ operating system
along with a simple, intuitive touch-screen display,
making analysis easy for non-technical operators,
but advanced enough for even the more experienced
user as well.
t The PHOENIX II combines polarized source
X-rays, a movable secondary target and a rugged
gas-filled proportional counter detection system,
giving the PHOENIX II improved performance for the
measurement of low atomic number elements such
as Al and Si as well as S and Cl. The detector design
yields a high X-ray count rate throughput and makes
use of X-ray filters to separate the spectral peaks
of elements with adjacent atomic numbers. With its
onboard computer, no external computer is needed.
The PHOENIX II does not require an external mouse
or keyboard, yet offers USB, VGA and Ethernet
connections for networking and connecting to external
devices. This compact, simple to operate XRF
system offers a unique combination of high powered
polarized X-rays and a high sample throughput with
rugged detector at a very affordable price and low
cost of ownership.

ASOMA Instruments was established in Austin, Texas, in
1979 as one of the first companies to offer low-cost benchtop
EDXRF instrumentation. Throughout the next decade and a
half, ASOMA became established as an industry leader with
the development and release of the Models 100, 200 and
200T-series of XRF analyzers, as well as instrumentation for
measuring sulfur in hydrocarbon streams.

Features and Benefits
►t 48kV X-ray tube
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Polarized X-rays using HOPG for measuring
lighter elements

Typical Applications include:

►t One moveable secondary target for
measuring heavier elements

►t Sulfur in diesel, gasoline, crude oil, bunker fuel,
other petroleum distillates

►t Rugged proportional counter detector with
filters

►t S, Cl, Ca in waste oil
►t Silicone coating on paper and film

►t Onboard computer with touch-screen
interface

►t Conversion coatings

►t Windows XP™ operating system

►t Ti, Fe, Zn, Se, Al, Si, Cl, Zr in cosmetics and body
care products

►t Networking capability

►t Zn, Ti, Ca, Fe, Sb, Br, P in plastics
►t Many other applications possible

►t Simple one-button analysis
►t Low cost of ownership

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