Analysis of automotive catalytic converter to determine precious metal content with ARL QUANT’X EDXRF Spectrometer

Thermo Scientific ARL QUANT’X Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometer Raising the bar in elemental analysis Forensics and investigation • RoHS and WEEE screening • Oils, lubricants and wear metals Particulate matter on filter media • Food and consumer safety •…

APPLICATION NOTE Author: Pascal Lemberge, Thermo Fisher Scientific Ecublens, Switzerland Keywords ARL QUANT’X, Hazardous elements, EDXRF, Municipal solid waste (MSW), SDD Introduction Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) is primarily produced by households. For a long time this waste has been deposited…

APPLICATION NOTE Author: Pascal Lemberge, Thermo Fisher Scientific Ecublens, Switzerland Keywords ARL QUANT’X, Environmental, Heavy metals, Sewage sludge, SDD, X-Ray Fluorescence Introduction Sewage sludge is a byproduct of domestic sewage and waste water treatment. Sludge consists mainly of organic matter…

APPLICATION NOTE Author: Pascal Lemberge, Thermo Fisher Scientific Ecublens, Switzerland Keywords ARL QUANT’X, EDXRF, Silicon Drift Detector (SDD), Air Filters, Ambient Particulate Matter, Environment, Pollution Introduction The United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (U.S. EPA) commitment to improve air quality across…