Polymer Analysis

Handheld XRF guns, the S1 TURBOSDR, can be used to confirm polymers and plastics in consumer goods and electronics do not contain restricted toxic elements. The materials regulated in RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) are lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd), hexavalent chromium (CrVI), polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE). Handheld XRF guns are widely used to screen for these materials by detecting the underlying element in polymers, plastics, electronics and consumer goods in raw materials as well as finished products.