Omnian software for the MiniPal 4 X-ray fluorescence spectrometer

PANalytical has extended the compatibility of its Omnian advanced standardless analysis software to include the compact benchtop MiniPal 4 X-ray fluorescence (XRF) spectrometer. This combination offers an XRF solution that is both easy to use and powerful. It is suitable for routine laboratory and field analysis, offering quantification of unknowns in situations where certified standards are not available.

Ready for any sample type, Omnian provides elemental analysis of all materials no matter how they have been prepared. Typical applications include rapid screening, comparative analysis and R&D investigations. In the default ‘black box’ mode, Omnian provides fast answers for industries such as: healthcare, pharmaceutical, food, environmental, oil, minerals and mining. Unlike traditional standardless approaches, Omnian data is both comprehensive and available for detailed review.

Omnian achieves high accuracy through the automatic use of PANalytical’s advanced Fundamental Parameters algorithm which deals with the analytical challenges posed by differing sample types. Other innovations include the support of multiple excitation conditions and the inclusion of several features. Fluorescence volume geometry and finite thickness corrections, for example, improve accuracy when analysing heavier elements in low-density samples or samples with varying thicknesses. In addition, adaptive sample characterisation minimises particle size and mineralogical effects.