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X-ray fluorescence analyzer and X-ray fluorescence analysis method

US8611493B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 30, 2011
Grant dateDec 17, 2013
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Expiry dateJan 24, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2223/076
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The X-ray fluorescence analyzer (100) includes: an enclosure (10); a door (20) for putting the sample into and out of the enclosure; a height measurement mechanism (7) capable of measuring a height at the irradiation point; a moving mechanism control unit (9) for adjusting a distance between the sample and the radiation source as well as the X-ray detector based on the measured height at the irradiation point; a laser unit (7) for irradiating the irradiation point with a visible light laser beam; a laser start control unit (9) for irradiating the visible light laser beam by the laser unit (7) when the door is open state; and a height measurement mechanism start control unit (9) for starting the height measurement mechanism to measure the height at the irradiation point when the door is opened.

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