Portable XRF Spectrometer | Soil/metal analysis in field environments | Detection Limit: 1 ppm for lead (ASTM E2615) ▲ Battery: 12hr runtime (ISO 17025 certified) Weight: 2.1kg (ergonomic design) | ▲ Portable for on-site use (reduces lab dependency) Durable metal casing (IP65 rating) | Higher cost than basic detectors Requires calibration (▲ vs industry standard 24hr downtime) |
Benchtop XRF Analyzers | Lab-based material analysis | Accuracy: 0.5 ppm (ISO 15751) Stability: ±0.1% drift (ASTM E1478) | ▲ Higher precision for R&D Multi-element capability (up to 50 elements) | Not portable High energy consumption (▲ vs solar-powered alternatives) |
Handheld Metal Detectors | Security screening, archaeological surveys | Sensitivity: 0.5mm ferrous metal (IEC 60947) Battery: 40hr runtime (AA alkaline) | Inexpensive (▲ vs $5k+ XRF devices) Lightweight (▲ 0.8kg) | Limited to metal presence detection No elemental analysis capability |
Electronic Soil Testing Kits | Environmental monitoring | pH Range: 3.0–9.0 (ISO 10390) Moisture Sensor: ±2% accuracy (ASTM D2216) | Rapid results (▲ 5min analysis) Compact design (▲ fits glove box) | Single-use strips (▲ vs reusable XRF sensors) Limited to basic parameters |
Industrial Portable XRF (Advanced) | Heavy industrial QA/QC | Detection Limit: 0.8 ppm (▲ vs standard 1.2 ppm) Battery: 24hr runtime (IP68 waterproof) | ▲ Military-grade durability (1.5m drop test) Real-time data logging | Premium pricing (▲ $3k markup) Steep learning curve (▲ 40hr training required) |
Basic Handheld Spectrometers | Educational/field sampling | Spectral Range: 200–3,000 nm (▲ vs 1,000 nm in entry-level) Warranty: 1 year (ISO 9001) | Affordable entry point (▲ $1k–$2k) WiFi connectivity (▲ cloud sync) | Lower resolution (▲ 10% less accurate) No hazardous material certifications |