TRACER 5G features a new detector with a 1 μ m graphene window, which replaces the traditional 8 μ m beryllium window. This groundbreaking window is one of the commercial uses of graphene, an advanced material composed of hexagonal lattice arranged layers of carbon atoms. Although graphene is very thin, its structure makes it very strong. Graphene windows have higher X-ray transmittance across the entire spectral range and can significantly reduce the sensitivity of light elements

·The sensitivity of sodium (Na) 1 is three times higher

· The sensitivity of magnesium (Mg) 1 is twice as high

·The detection limit for Na containing He2 is 300 ppm

·The detection limit for Mg containing He2 is 100 ppm

·Detecting fluoride (F)

This improved light element detection performance enables portable XRF to achieve detection of chemical stratigraphy and quantitative characterization of geological samples. Lower detection limits will enhance the measurement of carbonates and evapotranspiration for applications in mining, oil, and natural gas. For example, the improved Mg detection limit will enable handheld XRF to distinguish between calcite, high magnesium calcite, and dolomite in carbonates.

Examples of applications for detecting fluorine (F)

For example, the spatial distribution characteristics of fluoride in the topsoil (0-20cm) of 13 areas in the Hangjiahu Plain were studied using a combination of geostatistics and GIS technology The results indicate that perfluorinated substances have a high spatial correlation, indicating that they are greatly influenced by natural structural factors such as parent material, terrain, and soil type; Water soluble fluoride and exchangeable fluoride have moderate spatial correlation, indicating that spatial variation caused by random factors such as fertilization and management level plays a significant role The three forms of soil fluoride are closely related to the content of soil parent material, pH value, organic matter, soil texture, and other factors; The concentration of perfluorinated substances is between 200-300mg/kg; The water-soluble fluoride content is concentrated at 0.5-1.0mg/kg; The content of exchangeable fluoride is concentrated in the range of 2.0-4.0mg/kg. The spatial distribution of perfluorinated, water-soluble fluoride, and exchangeable fluoride is higher in the central and eastern regions than in the western regions.

TRACER 5G technology advantages

1. The use of handheld XRF spectrometer TRACER5g enables measurement in soil, with a wider range of detected elements and more accurate detection results.

2. TRACER5g is an advanced laboratory EDXRF analysis instrument, which is a handheld device with a wide range of elemental analysis capabilities.

3. TRACER5g can analyze both light elements like sodium and heavy elements like uranium, providing scientists with powerful research tools.