(AMETEK: Kleve, Germany) -- SPECTRO Analytical Instruments, a unit of AMETEK Materials Analysis Division and a leading supplier of analytical instruments for optical emission and XRF spectrometry, has introduced the next-generation SPECTRO xSORT handheld energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF) spectrometer. The new instrument comes in a smaller, lightweight package that offers better analytical performance and incorporates many exclusive new features.

The xSORT is designed for high-throughput elemental testing and spectro-chemical analysis of a wide range of metals and other materials in the field. Its speed, accuracy, and ease of use set new benchmarks for handheld spectrometric performance. SPECTRO xSORT is ideal for applications including positive material identification (PMI) and environmental screening; recycling of alloys, precious metals, and aluminum; and mining and compliance screening.

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