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How Does XRF Accurately Distinguish 321 and 347 Stainless Steel Grades?
The distinction between 321 and 347 stainless steel relies on detecting titanium and niobium content. Both grades are visually identical, and misidentification increases intergranular corrosion risk after welding. For example, using 321 instead of 347 in high-temperature...Read more -
Can Spectro XRF Analyzers Differentiate 410 vs 430 Stainless Steel?
410 stainless steel contains 11.5–13.5% chromium and up to 0.15% carbon. Its higher carbon allows hardening through heat treatment, improving wear resistance and strength. 430 stainless steel features 16–18% chromium with a maximum 0.12% carbon. This increased chromium e...Read more -
How XRF Material Analyzer Simplifies Stainless Steel 201 vs 304 Identification
304 stainless steel contains 18–20% chromium, 8–10.5% nickel, and less than 2% manganese. 201 stainless steel contains 16–18% chromium, 3.5–5.5% nickel, and a high 5–7.5% manganese. Nitrogen is higher in 201 (up to 0.25%) versus 304 (up to 0.10%). High nickel in 304 enab...Read more -
Are 316 and 316L the Same?
316 stainless steel and 316L stainless steel are both austenitic, with similar levels of chromium (16–18%), nickel (10–14%), and high molybdenum (2–3%). The key distinction is 316L’s carbon content below 0.03%, versus 0.08% maximum for 316. Lower carbon significantly red...Read more -
How XRF Analyzers Verify 304, 316, and 321 Stainless Steels
Misidentifying 316 as 304 stainless steel compromises corrosion resistance. This error endangers equipment in marine, petrochemical, and food processing facilities, potentially causing catastrophic failure and injury. Incorrect material traceability can result in complia...Read more -
How to Determine Elemental Composition of Nickel Based Alloys?
Nickel-based alloys are engineered metals containing nickel as the primary element, often exceeding 50% by weight. Their microstructure enables exceptional mechanical strength, creep resistance, and oxidation stability up to 800°C. These properties make nickel-based allo...Read more -
How to Effectively Identify Fake Cr-V Steel During Receiving Inspection with Handheld XRF?
Chromium vanadium steel requires precise alloying for high strength and fatigue resistance. Most tool steels use chromium 0.5–1% and vanadium 0.15–0.25%. Deviations reduce hardness and service life. In automotive, infrastructure, or tooling, adulterated steel increases a...Read more -
Vanadium Content Quantification in Vanadium Slag Recycling
Vanadium slag forms during basic oxygen and electric arc steelmaking; each ton of high-vanadium steel can yield up to 50 kg of vanadium slag. Comprising 10–25% V2O5 on average, slag represents the largest secondary vanadium source globally, critical for both vanadium rec...Read more -
How to Verify Scandium (Sc) Content Verification of Turbine Blades?
Elemental composition directly determines turbine blade mechanical strength, oxidation resistance, and thermal endurance. Superalloys rely on precise ratios of nickel, chromium, and cobalt for structural integrity under 1,000°C. Deviations as little as ±0.1% in alloying ...Read more -
Why Is Handheld EDXRF the Key to Accurate Scandium Testing in Incoming Parts?
Incoming parts inspection identifies defects and prevents costly rework by verifying aluminum scandium alloy properties before components reach production. Incorrect alloy composition directly impacts product performance, increases defect rates, and leads to downstream d...Read more -
Can X-Ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy Accurately Quantify Calcium and Phosphorus in Poultry Feeds?
Calcium and phosphorus constitute over 70% of total mineral content in poultry skeletons, forming the hydroxyapatite matrix responsible for bone rigidity and strength. Optimal calcium in poultry feed benefits skeletal development, preventing disorders like rickets and os...Read more -
How Calcium Screening in Staple Crops for Biofortification Breeding?
Global dietary calcium deficiency affects 30% of the population. In low- and middle-income countries, staple crops lack calcium after processing, worsening this gap. Serious outcomes include osteoporosis, impaired growth in children, weakened bone structure, and increase...Read more
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