Hitachi - X-MET8000 Precious
Material Analysis OES - XRF - LIBS
Hitachi - X-MET8000 Precious

Latest generation gold age meter

Hitachi - X-MET8000 Precious

The Hitachi X-MET8000 Precious Gold Age Tester is designed for gold, silver, platinum content and age determination, and precious metal recovery applications.

Technical Description

The Hitachi X-MET8000 Precious is a premium handheld X-ray fluorescence (XRF) precious metal analyzer designed for applications in determining the content and age of gold, silver, platinum, and precious alloys in the gold, silver, jewelry, and precious metal recovery industries.

Customers should note: Gold age meters on the market use 2 main probe sensors. Understanding the difference will help choose the right high-quality product:

  • SDD (Silicon Drift Detector) sensor : Latest technology, high accuracy, fast measurement speed.
  • Si-PIN sensor (Silicon PIN Detector) : Old technology, poor accuracy

Fast, accurate and non-destructive analysis of samples

  • It only takes a few seconds to determine the gold age (Karat) , percentage of Au, Ag, Pt, Pd, Cu, Zn...
  • No cutting, grinding or destruction of specimens required.

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Wide analytical range and high sensitivity

  • Equipped with 40-50 kV Rh X-ray tube and high resolution SDD detector , it helps to accurately identify even light elements such as Al, Si, P, S.
  • Stable results, suitable for both solid gold and plated or complex alloys .

User-friendly interface, large touch screen

  • 4.3” touch screen displays clear results, easy to operate.
  • Multi-language support .
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Analysis module options for each application

  • Specialized measurement modes: Precious Metals, Alloy, Mining, RoHS ...
  • Data can be stored and exported via USB or Wi-Fi.
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Compact design, easy to transport

  • Weight is only about 1.5 kg , battery life is up to 10 hours continuously .
  • Suitable for both laboratory and testing at gold and silver shops, appraisal centers, or on-site .
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Applications

  • Precious metal analysis (Gold, Silver, Platinum, Palladium,..)
  • Measuring gold age in jewelry, gold, silver and precious stones industry
  • Analysis of precious metal composition in recovery and recycling
  • Alloy testing in manufacturing components, electronics, precision mechanics
  • Rapid on-site inspection in quality control and import-export centers
  • Finding metals in fake gold , dirty gold such as (Tungsten (W), Rhenium (Re), Osmium (Os), Irdium (Ir), Rhuthenium (Ru),...) can bypass measuring devices mainly due to the subjectivity of customers.
  • Detection of prohibited toxic elements (Lead (Pb) and Cadmium (Cd)) in jewelry according to "Circular 22, Decree 24 regulating gold jewelry"

Specifications

Overview
Analytical equipment:Handheld X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF).
DetectorHigh resolution SDD detector
Emitting tube: Rh (4W, 40-50kV, 200μA max.)
Automatic 5-position filter replacement
Analysis point size: 10.7mm x 9.4mm
Working temperature: -10 °C to +50 °C
Screen and system
Screen: 4.3” multi-touch
Resolution: 480 (H) x 800 (V) dots
Internal memory:16 GB 
Storage capacity: 100,000 results including spectra and images (if camera equipped) 
Connect:Bluetooth, WiFi and USB data transfer 
The graphical user interface is available in 13 languages:Traditional and Simplified Chinese, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish and Russian.
Calibration
Calibration: Calibration program dedicated to precious metals
Analysis range
From Mg to U, up to 35 elements depending on the application
Pin
Pin:Rechargeable, removable, compact size battery 
6.2Ah Li-ion Battery (Quantity: 2) 
Battery life up to: 10-12 hours  
Battery charger: 110 / 230V 50/60 Hz
Radiation safety
Password protection
Proximity sensor: Infrared 
Counting speed sensor
Warning:Unsafe warning light
Storage and transportation
Paint:Waterproof and storage compartment for main unit and accessories 
Suitcase size: 415 mm (L) x 325mm (W) x 170mm (H) 
Strap: Optional shoulder/neck
Optional integrated camera
For precise locations analysis on the sample is required.
Image:Images can be saved, viewed on the X-MET screen, and added to reports. 
Magnification: X6 
Image size: 640 pixels x 480 pixels 
Sample image size: Approximately 7.5mm x 6mm 
Camera technology: CMOS 
Connection port
USB: 2.0
Bluetooth: 2.0 (EDR)
Wifi: 802.11b/g
Software (Standard)
Spectrum display: Allows selection of analysis conditions, collection, viewing and comparison of spectra of samples
Export report:Allows creation of custom reports according to user requirements
Computer software function options: 
Calibration software - allows the user to create a custom experimental calibration using customer standards for unique applications
Durability
CE and CB approved 
Protection class IP54 (equivalent to NEMA 3):Splash and dust proof 
Product:1 year machine warranty; consumables not included; 90 day warranty on battery. 
High temperature sample analysis
Maximum sample temperature:120⁰C (248⁰F) At that temperature, analysis time should not exceed 10 seconds, and allow the analysis to cool for 2 minutes between analyses. 
Size - weight
Size:93 mm (W) x 210 mm (L) x 272 mm (H)
Weight:1.3 kg excluding battery
1.5 kg including battery

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