Hitachi (Oxford Instruments) X-MET8000 Expert Geo Handheld XRF Analyzer
The X-MET8000 Expert Geo is a handheld X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyzer for geochemistry from the X-MET8000 range originally launched by Oxford Instruments and now sold by Hitachi High-Tech. It is built for fast on site environmental screening, mining exploration, planning, and grade control. It delivers results in seconds reducing the need for lab analysis and its costs and it is designed to withstand harsh environments and weather conditions.
Key Features
- Up to 40 elements: more elements are available on request including quantification of rare earth elements
- Wide sample types: rocks, cores, cuttings, soils, and powders
- Large-area silicon drift detector (SDD): combined with BOOST detector electronics technology Hitachi claims up to 10 times the sensitivity of other handheld XRF models for the low limits of detection that critical elements require
- Light element capability: covers Mg, Al, Si, P, S, and Cl
- Soil and Mining modes: the Soil and Mining package includes both analysis modes
- Heat-tolerant design: a large heat sink keeps the analyzer stable in hot environments with no need to wait for detector cooldown between analyses
- Rugged and waterproof case: a compact transport and storage case in a rugged build the X-MET8000 range is IP54 rated and tested to MIL-STD-810G
- Real-time data sharing: share results immediately for quick decisions
- On-site printing: print results at the site and attach them to sample bags to avoid mix ups
- Camera and GPS (in the configured package): camera assisted sample positioning and GPS to record test locations
- Wireless connectivity: Bluetooth and WiFi
- Radiation safety accessories: the package includes a light radiation shield light stand and safety shield plus a background plate
- Calibration software: manage your analyzer calibrated methods
- Lightweight and balanced: about 1.5 kg for comfortable handheld use
- Optional small-spot collimator: about 3 mm for analyzing specific areas
Typical Applications
- Mining exploration, planning, and grade control
- Core, cutting, and rock chip screening
- Rare earth element screening
- Fast on site environmental and soil contamination screening
- Geochemical mapping and field analysis
Why Choose It
The Expert Geo brings fast sensitive elemental analysis to the field so geologists and environmental teams can make decisions on site rather than waiting for the lab. Its heat tolerance, rugged build, and real time data sharing suit tough high volume testing programs.
