X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices – Specific application – Fluorescence
Reexamination Certificate
2007-02-23
2008-09-30
Courtney, Thomas (Department: 2882)
X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices
Specific application
Fluorescence
C378S045000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07430273
ABSTRACT:
An analytical instrument is disclosed having both XRF and spark emission spectroscopy capabilities. In a particularly advantageous embodiment, a field portable XRF device is removably coupled to the instrument by means of a docking station. A first surface of the sample is irradiated with an X-ray beam, and the X-ray radiation fluorescently emitted from the sample is detected and analyzed to acquire elemental composition data. The instrument is further provided with a spark source located proximal a second surface of the sample and a detector for sensing the radiation emitted from the spark-excited material. The combined instrument enables the acquisition of complementary elemental composition data by XRF and spark emission spectroscopy without having to transport a sample between separate instruments.
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Courtney Thomas
Katz Charles B.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
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