Malvern Panalytical – Benchtop X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) Spectrometer – Epsilon 1
The Epsilon 1 is a fully integrated energy dispersive XRF analyzer consisting of a spectrometer, built-in computer, touch screen and analysis software. Powered by the latest advances …
A number of out-of-the-box solutions are available for specific analytical needs. Those industry versions are pre-calibrated in the factory and ready to use:
- Sulfur in fuels in compliance with ASTM D4294 and ISO 20847
- Additives in lubricating oils in compliance with ASTM D6481
- Catalyst residues in pharmaceuticals
- Milk powder
- Mining
- Research and education
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Small and powerful
A number of out-of-the-box solutions are available for specific analytical needs. Those industry versions are pre-calibrated in the factory and ready to use:
- Sulfur in fuels in compliance with ASTM D4294 and ISO 20847
- Additives in lubricating oils in compliance with ASTM D6481
- Catalyst residues in pharmaceuticals
- Milk powder
- Mining
- Research and education
Key Features
- Non-destructive analysis
- Maximum sensitivity via thin window Ag anode X-ray tube and faster analysis and accuracy via 50 kV X-ray tube and generator
- Easy communication via USB and network connections for use of standard computer peripherals for extended use, application development and seated operator
- Built-in temperature and air-pressure sensors compensate for atmospheric variations of different elements, ensuring excellent results whatever the weather
- Spillage protection via a protection foil that shields the delicate heart of the system
Technical Specifications
| Sample Handling- Sample Type | Liquids, solids, slurries, loose powders, filters |
| Sample Handling- Sample Positioning | Highly repeatable sample positioning |
| Sample Handling- Spillage Protection | Spillage protection against powders and liquids |
| X-Ray Tube- Window Type | High-stability ceramic side window |
| X-Ray Tube- Window Size | 50 µm thin window (Be) for higher intensities |
| X-Ray Tube- Max Voltage | Max voltage of 50 kV, ideal for analyzing heavier elements |
| Detector- Resolution | High-resolution, typical 135 eV |
| Detector- Window Size | 8 µm thin window (Be) for higher intensities |
| Detector- Count Rate | High count rate detector capacity for faster analysis |
| Software Features- User-friendliness | Operator mode with big buttons for easy operation |
| Software Features | Advanced mode with many features |
| Software Features- Security | Omnian, Stratos, FingerPrint and Enhanced Data Security options |
Available Models
Technical Specifications
| Sample Handling- Sample Positioning | Highly repeatable sample positioning |
| Sample Handling- Sample Type | Typical 5 mL liquid |
| Sample Handling- Spillage Protection | Spillage protection against liquids |
| Sample Handling- Oil Analysis Compliance | Oil analysis in compliance with ASTM D6841 |
| X-Ray Tube- Window Type | High-stability ceramic side window |
| X-Ray Tube- Window Size | 50 µm thin window (Be) |
| X-Ray Tube-Anode Type | Silver anode, ideal for phosphorus and sulfur analysis |
| X-Ray Tube- Max Voltage | Max voltage of 50 kV, ideal for zinc analysis |
| Detector- Resolution | High-resolution, typical 135 eV |
| Detector- Window Size | 8 µm thin window (Be) |
| Detector- Count Rate | High count rate detector capacity |
| User-friendliness | Operator mode with big buttons for easy operation |
| Features | Advanced mode with many features |
Looking for an easy and economical method for compliant analysis of additives in lubricating oils? Epsilon 1 is the ideal analytical solution. The system is pre-calibrated in the factory and is an out-of the-box solution with guaranteed performance in compliance with ASTM D6481. This method describes the testing for phosphorus, sulfur, calcium and zinc in unused lubricating oil by XRF.
Technical Specifications
| Sample Handling- Sample Positioning | Highly repeatable sample positioning |
| Sample Handling- Sample Type | Typical 5 mL liquid |
| Sample Handling- Spillage Protection | Spillage protection against liquids |
| Sample Handling- Oil Analysis Compliance | Sulfur analysis in compliance with ASTM D4924 and ISO 20847 |
| X-Ray Tube- Window Type | High-stability ceramic side window |
| X-Ray Tube- Window Size | 50 µm thin window (Be) |
| X-Ray Tube-Anode Type | Silver anode, ideal for phosphorus and sulfur analysis |
| X-Ray Tube- Max Voltage | Software-controlled, max voltage 50 kV |
| Detector- Resolution | High-resolution, typical 135 eV |
| Detector- Window Size | 8 µm thin window (Be) |
| Detector- Count Rate | High count rate detector capacity |
| User-friendliness | Operator mode with big buttons for easy operation |
| Features | Advanced mode with many features |
Looking for an easy and economical method for compliant analysis of sulfur in fuels? Epsilon 1 is the ideal analytical solution. The system is pre-calibrated in the factory and is an out-of-the-box solution with guaranteed performance in compliance with ASTM D4294, ISO 20847, ISO 8754, IP496, IP336 and JIS K2541-4. These methods describe the testing for sulfur in petroleum and petroleum products like fuels by XRF.
Technical Specifications
| Sample Handling- Sample Positioning | Highly repeatable sample positioning |
| Sample Handling- Sample Type | Typical 5 grams of loose powder |
| Sample Handling- Spillage Protection | Spillage protection against powders |
| X-Ray Tube- Window Type | High-stability ceramic side window |
| X-Ray Tube- Window Size | 50 µm thin window (Be) |
| X-Ray Tube- Max Voltage | Max voltage 50 kV, ideal for iron and zinc analysis |
| Detector- Resolution | High-resolution, typical 135 eV |
| Detector- Window Size | 8 µm thin window (Be) |
| Detector- Count Rate | High count rate detector capacity |
| User-friendliness | Operator mode with big buttons for easy operation |
| Features | Advanced mode with many features |
| Security | Enhanced Data Security (EDS) option |
Looking for an accurate and fast instrument for the cost-effective analysis of milk powder? The Epsilon 1 X-ray fluorescence (XRF) spectrometer is the ideal analytical solution for quantification of potassium, calcium, iron and zinc in milk powder. Considerable savings in time and cost are two of the many benefits XRF can bring to milk powder production. The Epsilon 1 is calibrated with an out-of-the-box solution for easy quantification of the most commonly controlled elements in milk powder. The system produces fast, cost effective, precise and accurate data without the need for additional chemicals or operating gasses.
Technical Specifications
| Sample Handling- Sample Positioning | Highly repeatable sample positioning |
| Sample Handling- Sample Type | Any sample with maximum dimensions of 15 x 12 x 10 cm (WxDxH) |
| Sample Handling- Spillage Protection | Spillage protection against loose powders |
| X-Ray Tube- Window Type | High-stability ceramic side window |
| X-Ray Tube- Window Size | 50 µm thin window (Be) |
| X-Ray Tube-Anode Type | Silver anode, ideal for phosphorus and sulfur analysis |
| X-Ray Tube- Max Voltage | Max voltage of 50 kV, ideal for heavier elements |
| Detector- Resolution | High-resolution, typical 135 eV |
| Detector- Window Size | 8 µm thin window (Be) |
| Detector- Count Rate | High count rate detector capacity |
| User-friendliness | Operator mode with big buttons for easy operation |
| Features | Advanced mode with many features |
| Security | Omnian standardless analysis |
Looking for a more accurate and X-ray safe instrument for quantifying ores and rocks? If so, the Epsilon 1 is the ideal analytical solution for bringing more accurate results closer to the mines. With its small footprint and very simple installation requirements, the benchtop instrument can be located very close to where the analysis is needed, for example, in the quarry or mine-site office. With little or no sample preparation required, Epsilon 1 allows screening and accurate quantification of ores, rocks, stream-sediment samples and even blast-hole chips. The Epsilon 1 is an easy to operate instrument with guaranteed peace-of-mind X-ray safety. Without the need for additional chemicals or operating gasses, the system provides superior precision relative to basic wet-chemical techniques. The instrument is calibrated with Omnian, PANalytical’s market-leading standardless analysis package, used on our more advanced instruments. As an out-of-the-box solution, Omnian can be used to analyze a wide variety of sample compositions from sodium to americium across the periodic table.
Technical Specifications
| Sample Handling- Sample Positioning | Highly repeatable sample positioning |
| Sample Handling- Sample Type | Any sample with maximum dimensions of 15 x 12 x 10 cm (WxDxH) |
| Sample Handling- Spillage Protection | Spillage protection against loose powders |
| X-Ray Tube- Window Type | High-stability ceramic side window |
| X-Ray Tube- Window Size | 50 µm thin window (Be) |
| X-Ray Tube-Anode Type | Silver anode, ideal for phosphorus and sulfur analysis |
| X-Ray Tube- Max Voltage | Max voltage of 50 kV, ideal for heavier elements |
| Detector- Resolution | High-resolution, typical 135 eV |
| Detector- Window Size | 8 µm thin window (Be) |
| Detector- Count Rate | High count rate detector capacity |
| User-friendliness | Operator mode with big buttons for easy operation |
| Features | Advanced mode with many features |
| Security | Stratos module; FingerPrinting module |
Looking for a flexible, yet simple to use, analytical instrument for research and education? Epsilon 1 is the ideal addition to any institution’s analytical equipment. It is capable of simple element identification and quantification to more sophisticated analysis. Introduce students to an analytical technique widely used in industry for production and quality control, but often neglected in the classroom. If you want to liven-up your university or enhance your serious cutting edge research, the Epsilon 1 is an easy to operate, compact and X-ray safe instrument without the need for additional chemicals. Epsilon 1 can be used for educating students in lab-practicals and for research activities in a variety of disciplines, for example, chemistry, geology, archeology, environmental sciences, material sciences and forensics.
Technical Specifications
| Sample Handling- Sample Positioning | Highly repeatable sample positioning |
| Sample Handling- Sample Type | Typical 100 milligrams of loose powder |
| Sample Handling- Spillage Protection | Spillage protection against liquids |
| X-Ray Tube- Window Type | High-stability ceramic side window |
| X-Ray Tube- Window Size | 50 µm thin window (Be) for higher intensities |
| X-Ray Tube-Anode Type | Silver anode, ideal for phosphorus and sulfur analysis |
| X-Ray Tube- Max Voltage | Max. voltage of 50 kV, ideal for ruthenium, rhodium and palladium analysis |
| Detector- Resolution | High-resolution, typical 135 eV |
| Detector- Window Size | 8 µm thin window (Be) for higher intensities |
| Detector- Count Rate | High count rate detector capacity for faster analysis |
| User-friendliness | Operator mode with big buttons for easy operation |
| Features | Advanced mode with many features |
| Security | Enhanced Data Security (EDS) option |
Looking for an accurate and fast instrument for the cost-effective analysis of pharmaceutical catalysts? The Epsilon 1 X-ray fluorescence (XRF) spectrometer is the ideal analytical solution for quantification of ruthenium, rhodium, palladium, iridium, and platinum in pharmaceutical materials. Considerable savings in time and cost are two of the many benefits XRF can bring to pharmaceutical development. The Epsilon 1 is calibrated with an out-of-the-box solution for easy quantification of the most commonly used catalysts in the pharmaceutical industry. The system produces fast, cost effective, precise and accurate data without the need for additional chemicals or operating gasses.
Brand
Malvern Panalytical was formed by the merger of Malvern Instruments Limited and PANalytical B.V. on 1st January 2017, has headquarters in both Almelo (the Netherlands), and in Malvern (UK), and employs over 2,000 people worldwide. The combined entity is a strong player and innovator in the materials characterization market and will leverage the strengths of the individual companies in their end markets, ranging from building materials to pharmaceuticals and from metals and mining to nanomaterials.