X-MET8000 Optimum Geo
The X-MET8000 Optimum Geo is a new accessible handheld XRF (X-ray fluorescence) analyzer optimized for mining grade control and environmental soil screening. Geochemical explorations will become even more rewarding, knowing you can advance the project or change strategy quickly depending on what your X-MET8000 Geo detects.
Why use XRF for geochemical analysis?
XRF technology is an analytical technique used to determine the elemental composition of materials, and there are many benefits of using XRF for soil and rock analysis. Whether screening contaminated soil or measuring geochemical samples, XRF helps you achieve quick results backed up by a high confidence level.
X-MET8000 Optimum Geo – what’s new
The X-MET8000 Optimum Geo joins the X-MET range of handheld XRF analyzers used by thousands of companies worldwide.
You’ll get an unbeatable price-performance ratio with a rapid ROI through immediate on-site decision-making, whether at a construction site, in a mine, or the field. Without the delay and costs of laboratory testing, projects are more likely to stay within budget and on time.
The X-MET8000 Optimum Geo lets you choose a calibration package that suits your needs. In addition to the soil or mining calibration, you can add alloy, precious metal, or coating thickness calibrations to maximize the analyzer’s use.
Featuring a 10mm2 SDD detector, it gives you results you can trust for an element range from Mg to U. It has a 45kV Rh-tube to excite heavy metals, so you’ll get better results for the likes of cadmium than with a 40kV X-ray tube. The shield window gives you protection against detector window damage.
Get the same benefits as X-MET Expert Geo.
You’ll also get many benefits and features already available with the X-MET8000 Expert Geo, which is already part of the range, like the revolutionary BOOST™ technology. This delivers low detection limits to accurately measure critical elements (e.g., US EPA method 62000 PRCA and priority elements).
When investigating, assessing, or monitoring geochemical elements, the built-in GPS and compatibility with Trimble ® receivers allow you to combine location coordinates with results for professional site mapping with photographs.
You can share the results on the go with our ExTOPE Connect mobile app, and our cloud service enables you to export results securely in real time with photographs, notes, and GPS coordinates. You can even manage results from a whole fleet of X-METs with a single account.
Part of the famous and trusted X-MET range.
You’ll also get the same benefits and features of the full X-MET8000 range. Light, weighing only 1.5kg, comfortable and portable, it can easily be used on-site with a 10-12 battery life. They’re fast, too, with a “point and shoot” functionality that displays results clearly in seconds. With a quick start-up time, X-METs are ready to go in 20 seconds.
The robust X-MET8000 design remains the same with the new model, and you’ll get the same benefits as with any of our X-MET products:
- IP54 equivalent - splash water and dust proof, ideal for harsh environments.
- MIL-STD-810G compliant - drop and vibration tested it for heavy use.
- It is an easy swap window, so no tools are needed to change it.
- A large heat sink means the operating temperature ranges from -10C to +50C.
