The MiniPal 4 Cement energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF) spectrometer from PANalytical (Almelo, The Netherlands) is designed specifically to address the analysis requirements of the building materials industry. Extending the company’s successful MiniPal line, the MiniPal 4 Cement is perfectly suited for on-site quality control during milling, blending and raw feed optimization. Flexibility, stability and consistent performance ensure the accuracy required to deliver practical benefits where and when it really matters, even in the hands of inexperienced users.

X-ray fluorescence is established as a valuable analytical technique in the industry, and MiniPal 4 Cement provides a robust and cost-effective option for on-site analysis. Users can accurately measure concentrations from 100% down to ppm levels. Sensitive enough to carry out measurements without the need for helium, the instrument’s flexibility coupled with its portability make this an ideal front-line quality control or backup system.

The MiniPal 4 Cement delivers reliable and stable on-site performance. Further enhanced long-term stability is achieved by an advanced fundamental-parameter air-pressure correction procedure. The 12-position sample changer allows for reliable, unattended operation. Operator friendly software guides users through straightforward measurement protocols – delivering expert analysis without the need for expert knowledge.

The MiniPal 4 Cement is supported by PANalytical’s worldwide network of support and service specialists. For more information, visit www.panalytical.com/minipal4cement

About PANalytical

PANalytical is the world’s leading supplier of analytical instrumentation and software for X-ray diffraction (XRD) and X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (XRF), with more than half a century of experience. The materials characterization equipment is used for scientific research and development, for industrial process control applications and for semiconductor metrology.

PANalytical, founded in 1948 as part of Philips, employs around 1000 people worldwide. Its headquarters are in Almelo, the Netherlands. Fully equipped application laboratories are established in Japan, China, the USA, and the Netherlands. PANalytical’s research activities are based in Almelo (NL) and on the campus of the University of Sussex in Brighton (UK). Supply and competence centers are located on two sites in the Netherlands: Almelo (development and production of X-ray instruments) and Eindhoven (development and production of X-ray tubes). A sales and service network in more than 60 countries ensures unrivalled levels of customer support.

The company is certified in accordance with ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001.

The product portfolio includes a broad range of XRD and XRF systems and software widely used for the analysis and materials characterization of products such as cement, metals and steel, nanomaterials, plastics, polymers and petrochemicals, industrial minerals, glass, catalysts, semiconductors, thin films and advanced materials, pharmaceutical solids, recycled materials and environmental samples.

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PANalytical is part of Spectris plc.

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