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GEO-QUANT – Powerful trace analysis solutions for Geology, Minerals and Mining
The earth yields an almost infinite variety of mineral and rock types formed from a multitude of natural processes. Each geological sample is a product of the initial source material and the environmental conditions present when it was formed. These combinations lead to extreme variations in major, minor and trace element composition.
Whenever igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic geological materials are of interest in science or industry, the accurate and precise determination of trace elements becomes important.
The geochemical composition of individual rock and mineral types leads to distinct characteristics which make them a valuable resource for both scientific research and commercial exploitation.
Identifying the trace element make-up of these materials is financially and strategically important to a number of operations such as:
- Academic geochemical research
- Archaeology
- Ceramics and refractory production
- Petrochemical exploration
- Environmental studies and profiling
- Contaminated land surveys
- Industrial mineral and cement/link> production
- Construction and road building
Accurate and precise trace analysis in geological samples is now fast and easy. GEO-QUANT is the powerful solution developed by Bruker AXS for geological research, industrial minerals and environmental studies. Running on the high performance wavelength dispersive XRF spectrometer, S4 PIONEER, GEO-QUANT performs superior trace analysis straight out of the box.
Using GEO-QUANT makes trace analysis a safe and easy task in daily routine. It is based on wavelength dispersive X-ray fluorescence and performs trace analysis directly on solid samples. No hazardous chemicals and no acid digestion are required – sample preparation is quick, safe and easy. GEO-QUANT is simple to operate: just prepare the sample, start the predefined measurement and get instant results. All corrections are done automatically during the evaluation.
The high excitation power of the S4 PIONEER, in combination with the close coupled beam path and the intensity optimized geometry, produces exceptional elemental sensitivity. This sensitivity provides detection limits in the sub-ppm range and ensures excellent analytical repeatability. The S4 PIONEER provides excellent peak resolution by using superior beam collimation and high resolution analyzer crystals. With the robust design and the large XY-auto-sampler, the S4 PIONEER perfectly meets scientific and industrial requirements.