The X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) spectroscopic analysis of cement samples usually requires XRF pellet preparation using a hydraulic laboratory press such as the Manual Hydraulic Press and a powerful sample-grinding mill such as the P6 Planetary Ball Mill.
XRF analysis of cement application note
We have published a brand new application note on the analysis of cement using X-ray Fluorescence spectroscopy, facilitated by way of our P6 Planetary Ball Mill for sample grinding and Manual Hydraulic Press for XRF pellet pressing.
Read the application note using the below thumbnail or link and read more about this area of spectroscopic sample preparation.
Click here to read our XRF analysis of cement application note
Benefits of using the Manual Hydraulic Press for XRF sample preparation
- reliable, robust hydraulic press with little/no maintenance required
- 15 and 25 tonnage configurations available
- secure polycarbonate safety guards to protect user
- vacuum ports included
- includes an adjustable upper bolster and adjustable pressure control valve
- can reach lower tonnages between 0 – 5 using an additional conversion kit
- ideal for XRF and FTIR pellet preparation techniques
Benefits of using the P6 Planetary Ball Mill for XRF sample preparation
- rotational speeds of up to 650 rpm
- loss-free grinding down to below 1 μm
- balance compensation is easy to adjust
- a secure and easy-to-use Safe-Lock system included
- its bench-top design makes it easy-to-move
- a range of ball and bowl size options are available
- hard, medium and brittle materials can be ground
Read these user reviews of the Manual Hydraulic Press
These Google Trusted user reviews were entered on Select Science by end-users who use this product.
- “I have used several hydraulic presses, but the one from Specac is the most reliable” – George Kenanakis of Forth – IESL
- “The quality of the product is excellent and we never had problem with the results” – Margirose Ancheta of Chanelle Pharmaceuticals Mfg. Ltd
- “A real lab workhorse!” – Jonathan Knowles of UCL
Watch this video on the preparation of XRF pellets
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