The EDAX Element energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS/EDX) system delivers robust analytical capabilities within a compact package, enhancing both flexibility and performance. It offers streamlined operation for ease of use and rapid results. This system is primarily designed for the industrial sector, where addressing application-specific challenges with speed and precision is paramount.
An Element silicon drift detector (SDD), in combination with the user-friendly EDAX APEX™ software, provides a comprehensive EDS microanalysis solution suitable for a wide range of analytical needs and high-throughput industrial applications.
Element silicon drift detectors
The Element SDDs are designed with a silicon nitride (Si3N4) window, which optimizes the transmission of low-energy X-rays for the analysis of light elements. These detectors are equipped with advanced, low-noise electronics that deliver exceptional throughput performance and superior resolution.
The Element SDDs feature a compact design, offering flexibility while ensuring ideal geometry and data collection conditions. These detectors come equipped with a 30 mm2 chip and are provided with a manual slide for convenient handling.
Element SDD with manual slide. Image Credit: Gatan
Benefits
The Element SDDs deliver exceptional results for light elements and offer top-notch performance at low energies.
- As shown in Figure 1, a 5 kV spectrum of a printed circuit board (PCB) cross-section illustrates a low-energy Sn M peak situated between the C K and O K peaks of an epoxy, highlighting their remarkable capabilities.
Reliability
The design of the SDDs, combined with the durability and material properties of the Si3N4 window, ensures the most reliable and robust detectors for EDS applications. Their exclusive module design means that they are:
- Shock and corrosion-resistant
- Suitable for plasma cleaning
Figure 1. Image Credit: Gatan
APEX™ software platform
APEX™, the intuitive and user-friendly 64-bit software tailored for the Element EDS system, has been meticulously designed to meet industrial demands. It offers ease of use and yields high-quality results.
Furthermore, APEX™ simplifies compositional analysis, ensuring top-notch data processing that produces dependable and accurate results. The software's user interface is customizable to accommodate specific workflows, offering a variety of color schemes, layouts, and data report formats.
Image Credit: Gatan
