Description
Portable micro-XRF mapping for Cultural Heritage.
MicroScanix is an X-ray fluorescence (μXRF) imaging instrument designed for field and laboratory work with a focus on portability, high resolution, and high throughput.
microScanix is intended for scientists seeking a portable solution for μXRF analysis and elemental mapping without compromising performance.
microScanix makes it possible to collect spatially resolved XRF data with up to 55 μm resolution and acquire elemental composition maps by scanning pixel by pixel.
The instrument head houses an air-cooled microfocused X-ray tube combined with polycapillary optics to illuminate a sample spot as small as 55 μm.
● A high-resolution SDD collects the X-ray fluorescence signal.
● Two lasers and a miniature color camera enable precise focusing of the sample.
● High-precision motorized XY (or XYZ) steps with 150 mm or 300 mm fields.
As with other eXaminArt products, the technology behind microScanix is derived from NASA instrument development programs and brings unprecedented miniaturization and robustness to cultural heritage research.
