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XRF analyzers

What is an XRF analyzer?

XRF is an acronym for ‘x-ray fluorescence spectroscopy’. With an XRF analyzer, non-destructive testing can be done to determine the composition of raw materials. The XRF analyzer provides information about the elements present and in what quantities these elements are present in the sample. The XRF analyzer bombards the sample with low-energy X-rays with an energy around 40 kilovolts. Each element produces its own set of characteristic X-rays that act as a kind of fingerprint for that specific element. An XRF analyzer is an ideal tool for performing both qualitative and quantitative analyzes of materials. The use of XRF scanners has increased enormously in recent years, and we see the XRF scanner especially in use in industrial applications.

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Legal obligations for the use of XRF analyzers.

An XRF scanner emits X-rays and therefore falls under the Dutch Nuclear Energy Act (Kernenergiewet). For all applications subject to the Nuclear Energy Act, the following requirements apply:

  • Preparing a risk analysis (RI&E).

  • Appointing a radiation protection expert.

  • Establishing a radiation quality assurance program.

  • Implementing a standardized and documented work procedure.

Depending on how the device is used, the owner must either register the equipment with the Authority for Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection (ANVS) or apply for a license. NOXX Radiation Safety Services can assist you in setting up the appropriate organizational structure and in preparing the required documentation for both registration and licensing.

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When do I need a license and when a registration?

A device that emits X-rays is not allowed be used without authorization from the ANVS. There are two types of authorizations for an XRF analyzer, depending on how the device is used. If you use the device at a fixed location and always with a closed security cabinet, your device is subject to registration. In this case, you bring the samples to the device and you analyze them at a fixed location in a room set up for that purpose. If you use the device in various places without a safety cabinet, your device is subject to a license/permit. You analyze your samples at different places within your location. Usually, the employee walks up to the sample with the device and performs the analysis where the sample is located. NOXX radiation safety services can provide both a registration and a license/permit for your XRF scanner.
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Please contact us for a free orientation meeting without obligations.

At NOXX Radiation Safety Services, our radiation protection expert is happy to visit your location for a no-obligation orientation meeting. This allows us to get acquainted in an accessible way while directly assessing your specific situation. Since radiation safety and legislation can be complex topics, we find that an in-person meeting provides greater clarity and builds trust. During the visit, our expert can give you clear explanations and lay the foundation for potential future cooperation. Seeing your application on-site also gives us valuable insights to provide the best possible advice.

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