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The portable XRF, micro XRF, SWIR/NIR, FTIR and Raman spectral instruments offered for sale, hire and analysis at Portable Spectral Services are all non-destructive, chemical free analytical options. This ensures clients are able to reach environmental and sustainable targets, whilst consistently meeting reliable analytical needs.

For instance the portable XRF guarantees: 

• Portable XRF is non-destructive which means that there is no need to alter samples prior to or during analysis. Hazardous materials are therefore safer to analyse, as the non-destructive nature reduces the risk of unwanted hazardous particles being dislodged (ensuring you are wearing appropriate PPE).

• The portable XRF does not need to physically alter samples to produce reliable results. This allows you to keep objects and samples intact and safe from harm and avoid destructive techniques that have potentially damaging chemicals (that could additionally leave unwanted waste).

• Option to analyse in-situ (lowering emissions produced transporting samples).

• Portable XRF enables analysis on-site, without ever needing to move, break down, damage or transport what you want to analyse.

• Minimal preparation resulting in minimal waste creationIf your samples are already processed into pulp for instance, the amount of pulp will remain the same before, during and after analysis. This saves on potential waste created in the preparation and analysis stages of other analytical techniques.

• Analysis can be completed quickly, creating immediate results. This can reduce the environmental impact created from transporting samples many kilometres from the site to a laboratory facility.