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XRF analyzer for light element detection

US10175184B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 2, 2016
Grant dateJan 8, 2019
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Expiry dateAug 1, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J35/24
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention includes an XRF analyzer with reduced x-ray attenuation between sample and target and between sample and detector. Attenuation can be reduced by removing atmospheric-air paths through which the x-rays must travel. Reduced x-ray attenuation can allow for easier detection of low-atomic-number elements. Cost saving can be achieved by reducing the number of x-ray windows.

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