X-MET8000 Series

PMI
Trust but verify: ensure safety and compliance at plants world-wide
PMI X-MET8000 Series
Minimise laboratory testing and reduce costs

Failures at petroleum, petrochemical and power generation facilities can have catastrophic consequences.
Positive Material Identification (PMI) programmes allow plants operators and maintenance professionals
to test critical process components before and after they are put in service, so they do not have to just
rely on the suppliers certificates. This approach can potentially save lives by reducing the risk of serious
accidents due to the failure of critical components. Handheld X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysers are
commonly used in PMI programmes as they offer rapid, on-site alloy analysis.

Capitalising on the success of its X-MET7000 Series,

Oxford Instruments has raised the bar with its latest range
of handheld XRF analysers, the X-MET8000 Series. The
optimised combination of a high performance X-ray tube and
Oxford Instruments large area silicon-drift detector (SDD) delivers
the performance required for the most demanding PMI applications.

Ultimate performance for 1 18

1 1.01 2 4.00

safety-critical applications H He
Hydrogen

Helium
1
2
9.01
Superior light elements Optimised nose design to
3 6.94 4
2
9.01 5
13
10.81 6
14
12.01 7
15
14.01 8
16
15.99 9
17
18.99 10 20.18

e (Mg to S) analysis for tight test material inside bends

Li Be B C N ResultsOscreen F Ne
Beryllium

Beryllium

Nitrogen

Fluorine
Oxygen
Lithium

Carbon

2
Boron

Neon
11 control of components and corners K 0.05 Main
K 0.11 menu
K 0.18 K 0.28 K 0.39 K 0.52 K 0.68 K 0.85

and systems
Optional small-spot 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
24.31 22.99 24.31 26.98 28.09 30.97 32.06 35.45 39.95

Mg 3 Na Mg Al Si P S Cl Ar
Magnesium

Magnesium

Phosphorus
Aluminum

Chlorine
Sodium

Silicon

Argon
Sulfur

25
3 Low
4 limits5of detection,
6 7 collimator (3mm diameter)
8 9 10 K 1.04
11 K 1.25
12 K 1.49
3 K 1.74
4 K 2.01
5 K 2.31
6 K 2.62
7 K 2.96
8 9
40.08 21 44.96 22 for accurate
47.90 23 trace/tramp
24 25 50.94 51.99 54.94 to isolate
26 55.85 27specific
58.93 28 58.71 19
29 39.10
63.55 20
30 40.08
65.37 21
31 44.96
69.72 22
32 47.90
72.59 23
33 50.94
74.92 24
34 51.99
78.96 25
35 54.94
79.90 26
36 55.85
83.80 27 58.93

a Sc Ti
elementsV
analysisCr Mn Fe Co Ni Cu
K Ca
Zn Ga
Sc Ge
Ti As
V Cr
Se Mn
Br Fe
Kr Co
Germanium
Manganese

Manganese
Chromium

Chromium
Potassium
Vanadium

Vanadium
Scandium

Scandium

Selenium
Titanium

Titanium

Bromine

Krypton
Calcium

Calcium

Gallium

Arsenic
Copper
Cobalt

Nickel

features (e.g. welds) from 4

Zinc
Iron

Iron
69 K 4.09 K 4.51 K 4.95 K 5.41 K 5.90 K 6.40 K 6.93 K 7.47 K 3.31
K 8.04 K 3.69
K 8.63 K 4.09
K 9.24 K 4.51
K 9.88 K 4.95
K 10.53 K 5.41
K 11.21 K 5.90
K 11.91 K 6.40
K 12.63 K 6.93
surrounding materials and
Fast analysis and accurate
34 L 0.40 L 0.45 L 0.51 L 0.57 L 0.64 L 0.70 L 0.78 L 0.85 L 0.26
L 0.93 L 0.34
L 1.01 L 0.40
L 1.10 L 0.45
L 1.19 L 0.51
L 1.28 L 0.57
L 1.38 L 0.64
L 1.48 L 0.70
L 1.59 L 0.78
87.62 39 88.91 40 91.22 41 92.91 42 95.94 43 99 44 101.07 45 102.91 46 106.4 37
47 107.87
85.47 38
48 112.40
87.62 39
49 114.82
88.91 40
50 118.69
91.22 41
51 121.75
92.91 42
52 127.60
95.94 43
53 126.90
99 44
54 101.07
131.30 45 102.91
Molybdenum

Molybdenum

Sr Y Zr Nb Mowith Tc Ru Rh Pd Ag
Rb Sr
Cd Y
In Zr
Sn Nb
Sb Mo
Te I
Tc Ru
Xe Rh
Technetium

Technetium

measure them accurately

Ruthenium

Ruthenium
Strontium

Strontium

Antimony
Zirconium

Zirconium
Palladium

Rubidium

Cadmium

Tellurium
Rhodium
Niobium

Niobium
Yttrium

Yttrium
Indium

Xenon
Iodine

grade identification, 5
Silver

Tin

High temperature
.14 K 14.93 K 15.75 K 16.58 K 17.45 K 18.33 K 19.24 K 20.22 K 21.18 K 13.38
K 22.16 K 14.14
K 23.17 K 14.93
K 24.21 K 15.75
K 25.27 K 16.58
K 26.36 K 17.45
K 27.47 K 18.33
K 28.61 K 19.24
K 29.78 K 20.22
81 L 1.92 the most
L 2.04 comprehensive
L 2.17 L 2.29 L 2.42 L 2.56 L 2.70 L 2.84 L 1.69
L 2.98 L 1.81
L 3.13 L 1.92
L 3.29 L 2.04
L 3.44 L 2.17
L 3.60 L 2.29
L 3.77 L 2.42
L 3.94 L 2.56
L 4.11 L 2.70
137.34 57 138.91 72 178.49 73 180.95 74 183.85 75 186.2 76 190.2 77 192.2 78 195.09 55
79 132.91
196.97 56
80 137.34
200.59 57
81 138.91
204.37 72
82 178.49
207.19 73
83 180.95
208.98 74
84 183.85
210 75
85 186.2
210 76
86 190.2
222 77 192.2

a La Hf Ta
grade library
W Re Os
applications: analyse alloys at
Ir Pt Cs Hg
Au Ba La
Tl Pb
Hf Ta
Bi Po
W Re
At Os
Rn Ir
Lanthanum

Lanthanum

Polonium
Tantalum

Tantalum
Tungsten

Tungsten
Rhenium

Platinum

Rhenium
Hafnium

Thallium

Hafnium
Caesium

Astatine
Osmium

Osmium
Mercury

Bismuth
Barium

Iridium

Barium

Radon

6
Gold

Lead

up8.91to 400C
L 9.18 accurately with
47 L 4.65
M 0.83

89
Optimum efficiency:
L 7.90
M 1.64

104
L 8.15
M 1.71

105
L 8.40
M 1.77

106
L 8.65
M 1.84

107
L
M 1.91

Oxford
108
M 1.98
270 Instruments
109
L 9.44
M 2.05

110 unique87
111
L 4.29
L 9.71
M 2.12
L 4.47
L 9.99
M 2.20

88
112
L 4.65
L 10.27
M0.83
M

89
113
2.27
L 7.90
L 10.5517
M1.64
M

104
114
2.3426
L 8.15
L 10.39
M1.71
M

105
115
2.42
L 8.40
L 11.13
M 1.77

106
116
L 8.65
L 11.43
M 1.84

107
117
L 8.91
L 11.73
M 1.91

108
118
L 9.18
M 1.98

109
Rutherfordium

Rutherfordium

226 227 267 268 271 272 276 281 223

280 226
285 227
284 267
298 268
288 271
298 272
294 270
294 276
Darmstadtium

Ununquadium

Ununpentium
Roentgenium

Ununseptium
Ununhexium

Db Sg Bh Mt Ds Rg
Copernicium

Ra Ac Rf lightweight (1.5kg), small,

Hs Fr Ra Ac Uuq
Cn Uut Db Uuh
Rf Uup Sg Uus Hs Mt
Bh Uuo
Ununoctium
Seaborgium

Seaborgium
Meitnerium

Ununtrium
Dubnium

Dubnium
Francium
Actinium

Actinium
Bohrium

Bohrium
Hassium

Hassium
Radium

Radium

HERO (heat resistant)7

.34 L 12.65 ergonomic design, with up L 12.032 L 12.34 L 12.65
window, including elements
to 10-12 hours battery life
Mg to S. No tilting or spacer
Ce Pr Nd Pmneeded.
58 140.12 59 140.91 60 144.24 61 145 150.35 62
151.96 157.25 63 64 65 158.92 66 162.50 67 164.93 58
68 140.12
167.26 59
69 140.91
168.93 60
70 144.24
173.04 61
71 145
174.97 62 150.35 63
Praseodymium

Praseodymium

Sm Eu Gd Tb Dy Ho Ce
Er Tm Yb Pm
Pr Nd Lu Sm E
Promethium

Promethium

Fast start-up: be up and

Neodymium

Neodymium
Dysprosium
Gadolinium

Ytterbium
Samarium

Samarium
Europium

Holmium

Lutetium
Thulium
Terbium
Cerium

Cerium
Erbium

running in seconds
L 4.84 L 5.03 L 5.23 K 38.73 L 5.64 L 5.85 L 6.06 L 6.27 L 6.50 L 6.72 L 4.84
L 6.95 L 5.03
L 7.18 L 5.23
L 7.42 L 38.73
K 7.66 L 5.64 L 5
M 0.88 M 0.93 M 0.98 L 5.43 M 1.08 M 1.13 M 1.19 M 1.24 M 1.29 M 1.35 M0.88
M 1.41 M0.93
M 1.46 M0.98
M 1.52 M5.43
L 1.58 M 1.08 M 1

90 232.04 91 231 92 238.03 93 237 94 244 95 243 96 247 97 247 98 251 99 Accurate
254 90 weld
100 232.04
257 analysis
91
101 231
256 92
102 238.03
255 93
103 237
257 94 244 95
Mendelevium
Protactinium

Protactinium

Th Pa U Np Pu Am Cm Bk Cf Es Fm
Th Md
Pa No
U Np
Lr Pu A
Lawrencium
Californium

Einsteinium
Neptunium

Neptunium
Americium
Plutonium

Plutonium
Berkelium

Nobelium
Fermium
Uranium

Uranium
Thorium

Thorium
Curium

L 12.97 L 13.29 L 13.61 L 13.94 L 14.28 L 14.62 L 14.95 L 15.31 L 15.65 L 12.97 L 13.29 L 13.61 L 13.94 L 14.28 L 1
X-MET8000 Series
M 2.99 M 3.08 M 3.17 M 2.99 M 3.08 M 3.17
On-site non destructive testing

Pre-installed
grade
libraries

Extensive, customisable grade library for accurate

alloy identification
The X-MET8000 includes the most comprehensive grade library: the pre-installed, user-
selectable AISI, DIN, JIS, and GB libraries include a total of over 1600 alloys. Users can
modify the existing libraries, add new grades (such as manufacturer or location specific
grades), or create their own library, for example specific welding material.

The pre-loaded grade libraries include:

Nickel alloys Low alloy steels

Stainless steels Tool steels
Copper alloys Titanium alloys
Aluminium alloys Zirconium alloys
Cobalt alloys And more...

X-MET8000 Series
INSPECTION
Trust but verify
100% PMI with 100% confidence

Optimised calibrations for results you can trust

The X-MET8000 offers the best of both worlds with a robust fundamental
parameters (FP) method, and empirical calibrations (traceable to certified reference
materials) for superior precision and accuracy. Simply select the application that
meets your requirements, and analyse alloys in seconds.

Superior
precision &
accuracy

Powerful data management

Store up to 100,000 results including spectra and sample
image (if camera is fitted)

Download results and reports directly to a USB memory

stick, to a PC or a network share using Wifi or Bluetooth,
in a CSV format or tamper-proof PDF for ultimate data
integrity

Create customised, professional looking reports using

the X-MET report generator (no software installation
needed): include company logo, sample image, results,
spectra, additional sample information (e.g. description,
location, batch number) etc.

X-MET8000 Series
Easy to use
Intuitive, icon-driven user interface:
minimal operator training required

Large 4.3 colour touchscreen for excellent results

visibility, even in direct sunlight. Easy operation, even with
gloves on

Customisable results screen for fast decision making:

display information that is important to you, e.g. alloy
grade, elemental composition, pass/fail messages,
Compact
elements listed in your chosen order
and balanced
Compact and balanced design design
Quick-swap analysis window: no tool required to
change the analysis window when broken or dirty

Optional integrated camera for

accurate measurement positioning

Quick-swap
window with
shield

Rugged for low cost of ownership

Designed for the toughest environments
IP54 rating (equivalent to NEMA3) for superior protection
against dust and water

Impact-resistant housing with environmental sealing, and rubber bumpers

around the screen, nose and battery for protection against shocks

Large heat sink for optimum robustness and stability, even in hot
environments

Shield (optional on X-MET8000 Expert and X-MET8000 Optimum)

or robust, thick Kapton window (on X-MET8000 Smart) to prevent
detector and X-ray tube damage when testing small components and sharp
objects

X-MET8000 Series
X-MET8000 S
Configuration Options
Our latest range of high performance analysers to suit your analysis
needs and budget

X-MET8000 Smart X-MET8000 Optimum X-MET8000 Expert

With the
latest detector
technology, even
in our basic
model!

Description The smart choice for the Optimised for the high speed
routine identification and grade identification and
analysis of common alloys analysis, from aluminiums to
high temperature alloys to
steels etc
Our top performer provides
the ultimate performance
for the testing of the
widest variety of alloys;
with superior light elements
(Mg, Al, Si, P, S), tramp and
residual elements analysis

X-ray tube 40kV 50kV

for enhanced heavy elements analysis (e.g. Sn, Ag, Cd)

X-ray tube filters Single filter Multiple filters

for the optimised analysis of all elements from Mg to U

Detector Large area SDD Large area SDD Large area SDD

Element range K-U Mg - U

Max. sample temperature 4000C 1000C

400C with HERO window (optional)

IP54 rating Yes Yes Yes

Protection against
Thick Kapton window Optional window shield
detector window damage

Calibrations Standardless Standardless (includes light Standardless + automatic

elements analysis) selection of empirical
calibrations (traceable to
certified reference materials)
for superior precision and
accuracy

X-MET8000 Series
SERIES
Hardware and software options:

Feature X-MET8000 Smart X-MET8000 Optimum X-MET8000 Expert

Bluetooth Option Included Included

WiFi Option Included Included

Integrated camera Option Option Included

Small-spot collimator Not available Option Option

Report generator Included Included Included

Optional accessories for maximised productivity and operator safety:

Light radiation shield: to minimise

scattered radiation when analysing
Portable light alloys (e.g. Al alloys)
Bluetooth
printer:
print results on paper or
Light stand and safety shield:
sticky labels, and attach
for the on-the-go analysis of small
them to the tested pieces;
samples (e.g. screws, fasteners);
convenient and mix-up free
fit in the X-MET case for
total portability

Benchtop stand: Transform the

X-MET8000 into a benchtop
analyser in seconds, to increase Bluetooth barcode scanner: prevent
productivity and operator safety typing errors when entering sample labels
when measuring irregular shape or additional information in the X-MET user

Holster pieces. The large chamber interface. Simply scan the sample barcode to

and belt: for hands-free enables the measurement of a fill in the information in your

on-site transportation wide variety of sample shapes chosen field on the

of the analyser and sizes. X-MET screen

X-MET8000 Series
 Oxford Instruments: the only instruments
supplier to meet all your alloy analysis needs

Handheld LIBS: For 1-second Handheld XRF: For fast, reliable, Mobile and portable OES: For high
alloy identification, even of Al alloys, non-destructive identification and performance analysis of alloyed and
with no X-rays. analysis of alloys. trace elements, nitrogen analysis in
duplex steels.

OiService - Here to help

OiService aims to keep your X-MET8000 working as hard as you do. Our global network of Service hubs provides a full range
of technical support:

Telephone help-desks For a fast Recertification and maintenance Extended warranties Avoid
response to your problem Ensures your analyser produces the unplanned costs

On-line diagnostics In-depth right result every time

Consumables and accessories
support over the internet Training Understand your analyser From spare batteries to benchtop stands

Rental instruments To keep you and its features

Repairs Fast and efficient turn around
working when your analyser is not

X-MET8000 service agreements provide a great way to avoid unplanned costs and ensure your analyser is maintained in excellent
condition. Purchasing an agreement with your analyser provides seamless coverage for up to 5 years.

visit www.oxford-instruments.com/X-MET8000 for more information or email: industrial@oxinst.com

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