Handheld/Mobile XRAY Survey | XRF Spectroscopy

Explanation for Questionnaire
The response from our previous questionnaire was very detailed, but in the same time very diverse. For that reason we devided the present questionnaire into three sections, depending on the type of X-RAY systems you are presently using or plan to use. Portable X-RAY unit can be used in three modes:

Pistol Mode
Pistol in Benchtop Mode: Pistol mounted in holder
Midsize Mobile X-RAY System: System that is larger than a portable, more powerful, but can be transported e.g. in a car or truck

Thanks for your assistance.

Characterize the mode and the usage of your handheld/mobile XRF system.

Do you use pistol mode? *
NoYes
Specify the proportion of pistol mode usage relative to benchtop mode usage in per cent. *
Do you use pistol in benchtop mode? *
NoYes
Specify the proportion of pistol in benchtop mode usage relative to pistol mode usage in per cent. *
Do you use midsize mobile XRAY system? *
NoYes
Specify the proportion of midsize mobile mode usage relative to portable XRFs in per cent. *

+++ PISTOL MODE +++

Note The questions in this section are all related to the usage of your instrument in the pistol mode.

How are the results from your handheld/mobile XRF used? *

QualitativelySemi-QuantitativelyQuantitatively

How do you prepare your samples? *

NoneSievingCrushingPelletizing

If non prepared samples are measured, what is the expectation on the accuracy of the reading? Quantitative or qualitative results?

QuantitativeQualitative

How are the samples analyzed? *

Loose PowdersPelletsSolid RockCore Samples

Indicate the relative proportions of sample types. Example: 60% of the anlyzed samples are measured as loose powders and 40% are prepared as pellets.

How many analyses per day? *

up to 1010 to 100more than 100

Select the typical duration of analysis. *

up to 3 secs3 to 30 secs30 to 100 secsmore than 100 secs

Is it acceptable that the calculation time can be up to one minute, while more measurements can be performed in the mean time? *

YesNo

Enter elements, detection limit of your system, desired detection limit. *

Use the following syntax: Element/actual detection limit/desired detection limit

Example:
Pb/1%/0.01%
Al/2%/0.1%

Specify the elements that are presently not detectable.

Give a short description of your fields of application (e.g. soil mapping, sediment analysis, specify mineralisation type etc.) *

Give a short description of the location where you perform measurements (e.g. open pit, mines, waste rock piles etc.)

Is a camera required? *

YesNo

Are variable measuring spot sizes needed? *

YesNo

Enter your present measuring spot size(s). *

Enter the preferred measuring spot size(s).

Specify your environmental requirements.

WaterproofDustproofShockproofOther

Specify *

+++ PISTOL IN BENCHTOP MODE +++

Note The questions in this section are all related to the usage of your instrument in the benchtop mode.

How are the results from your handheld/mobile XRF used? *

QualitativelySemi-QuantitativelyQuantitatively

How do you prepare your samples? *

NoneSievingCrushingPelletizing

If non prepared samples are measured, what is the expectation on the accuracy of the reading? Quantitative or qualitative results?

QuantitativeQualitative

How are the samples analyzed? *

Loose PowdersPelletsSolid RockCore Samples

Indicate the relative proportions of sample types. Example: 60% of the anlyzed samples are measured as loose powders and 40% are prepared as pellets.

How many analyses per day? *

up to 1010 to 100more than 100

Select the typical duration of analysis. *

up to 3 secs3 to 30 secs30 to 100 secsmore than 100 secs

Is it acceptable that the calculation time can be up to one minute, while more measurements can be performed in the mean time? *

YesNo

Enter elements, detection limit of your system, desired detection limit. *

Use the following syntax: Element/actual detection limit/desired detection limit

Example:
Pb/1%/0.01%
Al/2%/0.1%

Specify the elements that are presently not detectable.

Give a short description of your fields of application (e.g. soil mapping, sediment analysis, specify mineralisation type etc.) *

Give a short description of the location where you perform measurements (e.g. open pit, mines, waste rock piles etc.)

Is a camera required? *

YesNo

Are variable measuring spot sizes needed? *

YesNo

Enter your present measuring spot size(s). *

Enter the preferred measuring spot size(s).

Specify your environmental requirements.

WaterproofDustproofShockproofOther

Specify *

+++ MIDSIZE MOBILE X-RAY SYSTEM +++

Note The questions in this section are all related to the usage of your midsize mobile X-RAY system.

How are the results from your handheld/mobile XRF used? *

QualitativelySemi-QuantitativelyQuantitatively

How do you prepare your samples? *

NoneSievingCrushingPelletizing

If non prepared samples are measured, what is the expectation on the accuracy of the reading? Quantitative or qualitative results?

QuantitativeQualitative

How are the samples analyzed? *

Loose PowdersPelletsSolid RockCore Samples

Indicate the relative proportions of sample types. Example: 60% of the anlyzed samples are measured as loose powders and 40% are prepared as pellets.

How many analyses per day? *

up to 1010 to 100more than 100

Select the typical duration of analysis. *

up to 3 secs3 to 30 secs30 to 100 secsmore than 100 secs

Is it acceptable that the calculation time can be up to one minute, while more measurements can be performed in the mean time? *

YesNo

Enter elements, detection limit of your system, desired detection limit. *

Use the following syntax: Element/actual detection limit/desired detection limit

Example:
Pb/1%/0.01%
Al/2%/0.1%

Specify the elements that are presently not detectable.

Give a short description of your fields of application (e.g. soil mapping, sediment analysis, specify mineralisation type etc.) *

Give a short description of the location where you perform measurements (e.g. open pit, mines, waste rock piles etc.)

Is a camera required? *

YesNo

Are variable measuring spot sizes needed? *

YesNo

Enter your present measuring spot size(s). *

Enter the preferred measuring spot size(s).

Specify your environmental requirements.

WaterproofDustproofShockproofOther

Specify *

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Select the features you need in a handheld/mobile X-RAY.

Note The questions in this section are all related to your instrument regardless of the mode.
Is a sample preparation equipment required? *
NoYes
Should these tools be provided by the instrument suppliers? *
NoYes
Specify what is needed for sample preparation. *
Which complementary analytical technique is needed? *
IRRamanXRDLIBSNoneOther
Specify *
Would an ultra violet illumination be helpful?
YesNoDon't know
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