Rigaku’s Supermini200 benchtop sequential wavelength dispersive X-ray
fluorescence (WDXRF) spectrometer is designed for elemental analysis of
solids, liquids, powders, alloys, and thin films. According to the company,
the spectrometer incorporates EZ Analysis, a software feature designed to simplify everyday routine operation.
Rigaku Corporation, Austin, TX. www.rigaku.com
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