Portable TXRF Spectrometer for Trace Element Analysis
The LANScientific TX3300 Total Reflection X-ray Fluorescence (TXRF) Spectrometer is a compact, portable analytical instrument designed for high-sensitivity trace element analysis. Using advanced total reflection X-ray fluorescence technology, the TX3300 delivers low-background, high-sensitivity elemental analysis with detection limits down to the ppb level.
Designed for rapid and reliable analysis, the TX3300 can analyze liquids, suspensions, powders, particles, metals and other sample types while requiring only very small sample volumes. Its compact design makes it ideal for laboratories, field testing, mobile laboratories, environmental monitoring and scientific research.  The TX3300 provides rapid multi-element analysis with minimal sample preparation, helping laboratories and industries obtain reliable elemental data efficiently and cost-effectively.
Key Features and Benefits
High-Sensitivity Trace Element Detection
The TX3300 provides detection limits down to 20 ppb, making it suitable for the analysis of trace and ultra-trace elements in a wide variety of samples.
Total Reflection X-ray Fluorescence Technology
TXRF technology provides extremely low background levels and high analytical sensitivity, supporting accurate detection of low concentrations of elements.
Multi-Element Analysis
Analyze multiple elements simultaneously, with an element range from Mg to U. The system can detect major heavy metals such as chromium and lead and can be configured for broader elemental analysis.
Minimal Sample Volume
TXRF requires only very small sample quantities, making the TX3300 particularly useful when sample availability is limited. Liquid and suspension samples can be analyzed using approximately 1–50 µL.
Rapid Analysis
With processing times of approximately 2 minutes, the TX3300 supports fast elemental screening and routine quality control without lengthy sample preparation.
Portable and Compact Design
The lightweight, compact TX3300 is easy to transport and suitable for on-site elemental analysis, field testing, and mobile laboratory applications.
Simple Sample Preparation
The TX3300 can reduce the need for complex sample digestion and extensive sample preparation, helping laboratories improve workflow efficiency and reduce consumable and reagent costs.
Low Operating Costs
Low sample consumption, reduced reagent requirements, and energy-efficient operation contribute to lower overall analytical costs.
Reliable and Stable Performance
A high-performance detector and specialized optical system provide stable, repeatable results during extended analytical operation.
Applications
The TX3300 TXRF spectrometer is suitable for trace element detection, heavy metal analysis, contamination monitoring, quality control and research applications across a wide range of industries.
Environmental Analysis
Detect trace contaminants and heavy metals in water, soil, air-related samples and environmental materials. The TX3300 can support environmental monitoring, pollution assessment and environmental quality management.
Food Safety and Quality Control
Analyze trace elements and potentially harmful heavy metals in food, beverages, agricultural products, aquatic products and processed foods. The system can support food safety testing and quality control programs.
Materials Science
Perform elemental analysis of metals, alloys, ceramics, glass, powders and advanced materials. TXRF can also support surface contamination and quality control applications in semiconductor and materials research.
Semiconductor and Electronics
The TX3300 can be used for trace elemental analysis and surface contamination monitoring of silicon wafers and other high-purity materials, supporting semiconductor research and manufacturing quality control.
Biomedicine and Pharmaceutical Research
Support trace element analysis and elemental research in biomedical, pharmaceutical and biological samples where highly sensitive analytical techniques and small sample volumes are required.
Geology and Metallurgy
Analyze trace elements in minerals, geological samples, sediments and metallurgical materials to support mineral exploration, geological research and material characterization.
Alternative Fuels and Energy
Elemental analysis of methanol, ethanol and other alternative fuel materials can help identify inorganic impurities, monitor quality and support fuel research and production.
Forensic Science
The TX3300 can support trace elemental analysis of materials such as hair, fibers, dust and other forensic samples, providing additional analytical information for forensic investigations and research.
Cosmetics and Consumer Product Safety
Detect potentially hazardous elements such as lead, mercury and arsenic in cosmetic and consumer product samples to support quality control and regulatory compliance.