Brandeis Design and Innovation

BDI P-XRF

Portable X-Ray Flourescence is a non-destructive technique that identifies elemental composition based on secondary X-Rays. This useful tool has a wide array of applications in fields like Chemistry, Biology, Geology/Environmental Sciences, and Archaeology. The P-XRF cannot effectively detect the presence of organic elements, and works best on geological samples (e.g., minerals, rocks, or sediment) and inorganic artifacts (e.g. pottery, metals).

Brandeis students, faculty, and staff can use the DS Lab's Bruker Tracer III SD to analyze their own samples. The P-XRF can be used on the stand or handheld, depending on the project.

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P-XRF Access Training

In order to use the P-XRF, you must complete the following training series:

Complete a DS Lab Access Training.
Contact Allyson Walsh and request the Bruker P-XRF safety training. This is an asynchronous certification process.
Forward proof of your certification to Natalie Susmann, and we will set up your practical training.

Completing these steps will grant you access to use the P-XRF in the Digital Scholarship Lab. The P-XRF cannot be moved to a different site, barring very special circumstances. For more information, reach out to Natalie.