XRF ANALYZER

摘要

A portable XRF analyzer can include a hand shield to substantially block x-rays from impinging on a hand of a user. The portable XRF analyzer can include a heat sink over an x-ray source and a heat sink over an x-ray detector. The heat sinks can be separated from each other by a thermally insulative material.

主权项

1. A portable x-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyzer comprising:
a. an engine component having an x-ray emission end and a power component spaced-apart from each other; b. a handle and a hand shield:
i. extending in parallel between the engine component and the power component;ii. attaching the engine component to the power component; andiii. defining a finger gap therebetween; c. the hand shield disposed closer to the x-ray emission end than the handle; d. a hand shield casing and an engine component casing comprising a material for blocking x-rays; e. an x-ray source and an x-ray detector disposed in and substantially enclosed by the engine component casing; f. the x-ray source disposed in a location and oriented to emit x-rays outward from the x-ray emission end towards a sample; g. the x-ray detector disposed in a location and oriented to receive fluoresced x-rays emitted from the sample; and h. the power component including electrical connections configured for electrical connection to a portable, electric power-source.