Fluxes for XRF

Spectromelt

Spectromelt our quality standard

in instrumental analysis
Spectromelt materials for fluxing digestion or pressing of powder tablets are
the perfect assistent for your X-ray fluorescence analysis (XRF). The purity of
Spectromelt borates gives the necessary degree of precision and our grinding
aid materials are specially developed for automated sample preparation.
Choose Spectromelt for your sample preparation and get the best results in
XRF. Spectromelt is suitable for fluxing and grinding techniques.

Benefits

Spectromelt for fluxing digestion as granulate or as fused material

Spectromelt tablets as grinding and tabletting aid
Spectromelt tablets can be used for automated sample preparation
High purity materials
Batch-to-batch consistency
Extensive specification of trace impurities

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Specification
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Standards of the International Organization for Standardization

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Reagents for sample preparation

in X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysis
Two techniques are used for
XRF sample preparation: fluxing and grinding
Fluxing

Spectromelt A-series is based on lithium borates, whereas Spectromelt

B-series is based on sodium borate. Fusion with our borates gives a high
homogeneity of the sample. Interference of trace impurities in the sample
can be reduced by using a high purity flux. All Spectromelt fluxes with their
extensive specifications are analyzed for inorganic trace impurities and have
a high batch-to-batch consistency. This reduces necessary adjustments of
the instruments and increases the accuracy of the measurement. We offer
Spectromelt in powder and fused quality. The fused particles are spherical,
have a small particle size distribution and a higher bulk density. The material
is easy to handle and has a low loss on ignition. Fluxes are also available with
integrated non-wetting-agent, such as lithium bromide.

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Grinding

Tabletting the sample is an alternative to fusion. The Spectromelt C-series

is especially developed as a grinding and tabletting aid. In automated sample
preparation of powder samples speed of analysis is an important factor.
Spectromelt C 10 and C 20 are both offered as tablets with a weight of 333 mg
each. The tablets are robust, so the automated sample preparation will not be
disturbed. Tablets made with Spectromelt C 10 are very stable for analysis and
storage. Spectromelt C 10 is developed to have distinguishable adhesive
properties. Spectromelt C 20 is compared to C 10 less hygroscopic because of
an adjusted composition. C 20 is preferable for damp climate and its properties
effect fewer residues in the grinder. The improved homogenization of the
sample gives more precise results in analysis. Hoechst Wax C can be used as
a tabletting aid.

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Ordering information
Fluxes for XRF
Spectromelt A-series Lithium borates
Product

Composition

Spectromelt A 10

Lithium tetraborate

Content

Packaging

Ord. No.

1 kg

PE bottle

1.10783.1000

5 kg

PE bottle

1.10783.5000

25 kg

PE drum

1.10783.9025

Spectromelt A 12 *

66 % Lithium tetraborate, 34 % Lithium metaborate

1 kg

PE bottle

1.11802.1000

Spectromelt A 14

51 % Lithium tetraborate, 27 % lithium metaborate,

12 % lanthanum (III) oxide, 10 % lithium fluoride

1 kg

PE bottle

1.11724.1000

Spectromelt A 20 *
Spectromelt A 22 *
Spectromelt A 100 *

Lithium metaborate
67 % lithium metaborate, 33 % lithium tetraborate (22:12)
Lithium tetraborate

1 kg
1 kg
1 kg

PE bottle
PE bottle
PE bottle

1.12996.1000
1.24001.1000
1.12630.1000

Spectromelt A 1000

Lithium tetraborate with 0,07 % lithium bromide

1 kg

PE bottle

1.13175.1000

5 kg

PE bottle

1.13175.5000

* = Spectromelt fused quality

During the production process of the Spectromelt the material is molten to achieve high
density particles. The particles are spherical and have a small particle size distribution.
The fused material has a higher density than the granulated material. For the end-user the
advantage is that the fused material is more easy to handle in the laboratory and has a
lower loss on ignition.

Spectromelt B-series Sodium borates

Product

Composition

Spectromelt B 10

Sodium tetraborate

Content

Packaging

Ord. No.

1 kg

PE bottle

1.06304.1000

5 kg

PE bottle

1.06304.5000

Spectromelt C-series Grinding and Tabletting aid

Product

Composition

Content

Packaging

Ord. No.

Spectromelt C 10

Grinding and tabletting aid

Tablet weight: 333 mg

5 kg

PE bottle

1.13990.5000

Spectromelt C 20

Grinding and tabletting aid

Tablet weight: 333 mg

5 kg

PE bottle

1.13934.5000

Hoechst Wax C micropowder

Tabletting aid

1 kg

PE bottle

1.09014.1000

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Additives for fluxing and grinding

Product

Content

Boric acid Suprapur

Lithium carbonate Suprapur
Sodium carbonate anhydrous Suprapur
Lithium bromide hydrate Suprapur

Packaging

Ord. No.

50 g

PE bottle

1.00765.0050

500 g

PE bottle

1.00765.0500

50 g

PE bottle

1.05676.0050

250 g

PE bottle

1.05676.0250

50 g

PE bottle

1.06395.0050

500 g

PE bottle

1.06395.0500

50 g

PE bottle

1.05668.0050
1.05668.0250

250 g
Lithium bromide solution w = 25 %
Potassium Iodide Suprapur
Sodium nitrate Suprapur
Lithium nitrate Suprapur
Lithium Fluoride Suprapur
Lanthanum (III) Oxide
for atomic absorption spectroscopy

50 ml

PE bottle

1.00884.0050

50 g

PE bottle

1.05044.0050

500 g

PE bottle

1.05044.0500

50 g

PE bottle

1.06546.0050

100 g

PE bottle

1.05653.0100

500 g

PE bottle

1.05653.0500

50 g

PE bottle

1.05686.0050

500 g

PE bottle

1.05686.0500

25 g

Glas
bottle

1.10982.0025

Application notes for Spectromelt fluxing and grinding

Spectromelt type

Recommended for digestion of

A 10, A 100, A 1000

Basic oxides carbonates, ground samples, magnesite, aluminum silicates, bauxite, rare earth oxide, cement,
sludges, phosphate

A 12, 14

Borax, cement, sludges, sand, chromium

A 20, A 22

Acidic oxides, silicates, sand, clay, spineless

B 10

Iron, iron- , chromium-, tin- and titanium ores, rare earth minerals

C 10, C 20

Ores, slags; in steel and cement analysis

LiBr, KI

Non wetting agent increases the surface tension of the melt and simplifies removal out of the crucible

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