By Taryn Melgoza, IXRF Systems
Unveiling Veritas: The Future of MacroXRF Technology
Our partners at IXRF Technology have announced the launch of Veritas, a cutting-edge MacroXRF Instrument that redefines what’s possible in elemental analysis. Veritas is a groundbreaking advancement in XRF technology, meticulously engineered to meet the diverse needs of various applications, from large-scale elemental studies to intricate 2D chemical mapping.
Why Choose Veritas?
Veritas is more than just an XRF instrument—it’s a comprehensive solution designed to deliver unmatched performance and versatility. Here’s what makes Veritas stand out:
- 2D Mapping for Enhanced Bulk XRF Analysis: Take your bulk XRF analysis to new heights with Veritas’s 2D chemical mapping capabilities. This feature allows you to visualise the spatial distribution of elements within a sample, providing deeper insights and identifying variations and anomalies that traditional bulk XRF methods might overlook.
- Highly Efficient X-ray Source: With the ability to analyse elements from carbon to uranium, Veritas provides comprehensive coverage across a broad spectrum of materials, ensuring precise elemental analysis.
- Large Area Analysis: Analyse extensive sample areas with speed and precision. Veritas offers unparalleled efficiency in both detailed and preliminary assessments, making it ideal for a wide range of applications.
- Exceptional Sensitivity for High-Z Elements: Veritas excels in detecting and quantifying heavier elements, delivering precise and accurate results every time.
- Higher Throughput: Meet the demands of high-volume environments with Veritas’s faster analysis capabilities. Screen large samples quickly and effectively, optimising your workflow.
- Versatility and Customisation: Whether you’re working in conservation, geology, or industrial materials, Veritas adapts to your specific needs with flexible configurations, making it suitable for a wide range of research and industrial applications.
- Advanced Mapping Capability: Achieve detailed spatial resolution with enhanced mapping features that provide in-depth insights into your samples, surpassing the capabilities of traditional XRF instruments.
- New Collimated Optics: Veritas offers spot sizes ranging from 100 µm to 2 mm, allowing for tailored analysis based on your specific requirements.
- Filter Assembly for Enhanced Sensitivity: Veritas’s advanced filter assembly accurately detects even the most subtle elements.
- Automatic Focusing: Simplify your workflow with state-of-the-art automatic focusing technology, ensuring optimal results without the need for manual adjustments.
- Cost-Effective: When dealing with large samples, Veritas reduces the need for multiple analyses. It saves you time and resources, making it an economical choice for your elemental analysis needs.
- Software Enhancements: Enjoy a more intuitive and streamlined user experience with our updated software, designed to make your work easier and more efficient.
Figure 1. Veritas for Industrial Materials: Concrete slab element overlay maps.
Figure 2. Veritas for Industrial Materials: Element heat maps identifying manganese segregation in Advanced High-Strength Steel slab. Fe, Mn, and V maps are shown.
Ideal Applications
Veritas is the ideal solution for a wide array of applications, including:
- Conservation: Analyse large artifacts like paintings and historical documents with precision.
- Geology: Conduct detailed studies on geological samples, gaining insights into their elemental composition.
- Industrial Materials: Perfect for analysing industrial materials, providing fast, reliable results that meet the rigorous demands of industrial environments.
Figure 3. Veritas for Geochemistry: Overlay map of a Cinnabar rock hand sample collected at 500um pixel size showcasing Hg, S, Fe, and Si.
Figure 4. Veritas for Conservation and Forensics: Thermal maps and an overlay map of a $50 dollar bill from U.S. currency. Elements included: Fe, K, Cr, Zn, and Ti.
Whether exploring the composition of ancient artifacts or conducting high-throughput screening in an industrial setting, Veritas is your go-to instrument for precise, reliable, and fast results.
To learn more about XRF and discuss your application, contact our Technical Sales Manager, Dr. Luke Nicholls by email below or call (01372) 378822.
