There are many models of XRF analyzers on the market today. This guide provides an introduction to each manufacturer.
Bruker
The Bruker Tracer series provides a level of control over key instrumental parameters that remains unique in the market
Niton
The strongest seller in the market, the Niton series has arguably the widest support.
Olympus
Olympus instruments are built for repariability
Sci-Apps
The newest entrant to the market, Sci-Apps has created a new versatile analyzer
Hitachi
Hitachi has made the smallest and most portable analyzer.
Data Mapping
Identify the spread of elements like phosphorous across your site
Fiber
Determine the taxa and type of fiber in your artifacts
FTIR
Identify organics using this modern, potentially non-destructive method
Macroflora
Identify the taxa of plants found in your site
Parasite
Parasite eggs are retained in sediments, especially privies and occasionally floors. They provide another dimension for interpreting nutrition and health
Phytoliths
Silica casts of plant cells and calcium oxalate crystals may identify plant taxa and contribute to ecosystem reconstruction and dietary reconstruction
Pollen
Palynology helps reconstruct the ecosystem of your site in time and space
Protein
Preserved proteins on lithic artifacts are identified
Residue
Identify how artifacts were used, providing residue has been preserved on them
Starch
Microscopic starches recovered from teeth, ceramics, groundstone, and sediment samples identify preparation and/or consumption of plants
Teeth
Calculus contains microscopic remains that, when analyzed, inform about diet and habits
XRD
X-ray Diffraction identifies the crystaline minerals present in artifacts and ecofacts
XRF
X-ray fluorescence can be used to identify elements and composition
Contextual Results
With all of our services, we provide the context needed to interpret the results with client-based reports and background informatio