CTX Portable XRF analyzer
CTX is a full portable analyzer for laboratory and field work. The CTX500 measures elements from Titanium to Uranium and uses a 50kV 2W Rhodium (Rh) thin window X-ray tube to analyze samples.
Availability: Commercially Available
| Manufacturer |
| Bruker Corporation |
| Product Name |
| CTX Portable XRF analyzer |
| Detection Category |
| Chemical |
| Detection Principle |
| Elemental Analysis; |
| Detection Method |
| X-ray Fluorescence; |
| Application |
| Laboratory Analysis; Screening; |
| Product Model Number |
| 800; 500S; 500 |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
| Product Synopsis |
| CTX is a full portable analyzer for laboratory and field work. The CTX500 measures elements from Titanium to Uranium and uses a 50kV 2W Rhodium (Rh) thin window X-ray tube to analyze samples. |
| Availability |
| Commercially Available |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| Market Entry Date |
| 2018 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
| Dimensions |
| 4.7 x 5.3 x 3.3 in (12 x 13.5 x 8.5 cm) |
| Weight |
| <30 Lbs.;15.6 Ibs. (7.1kg) |
| Power Requirements |
| AC/DC Line Power; Lithium Battery; rechargeable |
| Noise Produced |
| Negligible |
| Transportability |
| Benchtop/Fixed; Small Footprint |
| Ruggedness |
| Dust; Waterproof/Resistant; IP54 dust and splash resistant |
| Operating Conditions |
| -10 to 40°C (14 to 104°F) |
| Consumables |
| <$1,000/year |
| Available Accessories |
| Portable Bluetooth printer, Bluetooth barcode scanner, storage backpack |
| Data Analysis Support Equipment |
| PC Software |
| Communications Interface |
| USB, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
| Expected Operational Life |
| Indefinite |
| Shelf Life |
| >5 years |
| Maintenance Cost |
| <$500 |
| Other Chemical Targets |
| Elemental range: Mg to U (Models 800, 500S), Cl to U (Model 500) |
| Sample Introduction |
| Liquid; Solid; |
| Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| Bulk; % |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| <5 minutes |
| Alarm Capability |
| None |
| Software Control |
| On-board; PC |
| Training Required |
| <1 day training |
| Training Available |
| Yes |
| Manuals Available |
| Yes |
| Reachback Service |
| Yes |
| Warranties |
| Yes |
| IATA Shipping Restrictions |
| Yes; Lithium battery |
