Sulfur Analysis in Petroleum Products by Benchtop WDXRF According to ASTM D2622-10

Tōkyō : Japan | Oct 31, 2012 at 1:08 AM PDT

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The report details the analysis of sulfur with complete information regarding sample preparation, method calibration and repeatability.

Sulfur is a critical element in the petroleum refinery process and in its final products. Since sulfur in petroleum-based fuels contributes to atmospheric pollution, its concentration, especially in automobile fuels, is strictly controlled. For this method, measurements were performed on the Supermini200 using a PET analyzing crystal, included in the standard crystals, with the X-ray tube operating at 50 kV and 4.0 mA. The counting time for low sulfur concentration was 300 seconds for peak and 150 seconds for background; for high sulfur concentration, 50 seconds and 25 seconds. Supermini200 with minimal site requirements.

A copy of this report may be requested at http://www.rigaku.com/products/xrf/supermini/app5043.

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Since its inception in Japan in 1951, Rigaku has been at the forefront of analytical and industrial instrumentation technology. Rigaku and its subsidiaries form a global group focused on general-purpose analytical instrumentation and the life sciences. With hundreds of major innovations to their credit, Rigaku companies are world leaders in X-ray spectrometry, diffraction, and optics, as well as small molecule and protein crystallography and semiconductor metrology. Today, Rigaku employs over 1,100 people in the manufacturing and support of its analytical equipment, which is used in more than 70 countries around the world supporting research, development, and quality assurance activities. Throughout the world, Rigaku continuously promotes partnerships, dialog, and innovation within the global scientific and industrial communities.

For further information, contact:

Laura Oelofse
XRF Product Marketing Manager
Rigaku Corporation
(281) 362-2300
Laura.Oelofse(at)rigaku(dot)com
http://www.rigaku.com

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