uJjbq∆ for PMI

(Positive Material Identification)

Fast QC!

X-MET5000 & X-MET5100 - Choice of two robust highly

productive XRF analyzers, one with revolutionary Light
Element capability for fast QC and materials verification
in just one second!

PMI • QC / QA • FAC • Automotive •

Aerospace • …
X-MET5100 – On top of the range

X-MET5100 combines Oxford Instruments’ ground-breaking

• Silicon Drift Detector (SDD) with
• a powerful 45kV X-ray tube

• This cutting edge technology delivers a five times faster

measurement speed, much better detection limits and
significant accuracy improvement over conventional
systems.

• 6061 / 6063 ID in seconds!

 High speed PMI and Quality Control/Assurance with the X-MET series
uJjbq5000 –
Reliable material verification
• Reliable identification of a wide range
of alloy grades
• Identification of close grades such as
304/321 or Grade
CPTi/Ti-7 in less than 5 seconds
• Traceable Empirical Calibration to
certified reference materials
• Withstands test piece surface
temperatures up to 400ºC
• Totally non-destructive testing
What’s more,
uJjbq5100 provides:
• Unparalleled speed: complete alloy
analysis and grade ID in seconds
• Revolutionary Light Element analysis
(Mg, Al, Si, P, S) without awkward
vacuum pumps or helium bottles
• Invaluable tool for aluminium
measurement and analysis of alloys
which may contain large amounts of
light elements (Mg, Al, Si, P, S).
Grade Identification and highly accurate
alloy analysis in seconds
• Analyze known and unknown samples – with ease - Just
point, shoot and read the result

• Grade Identification
in 2-5 seconds measuring time X-MET5000
in 1 second X-MET5100

• Trace elements (<0.2%)

in 5-10 seconds X-MET5000
in 2 seconds X-MET5100

• Close separations e.g. 304/321 separation or Grade

7/CPTi
in 5 seconds X-MET5000
in 1 second X-MET5100
X-MET5000 vs. X-MET5100
Key Performance Characteristics
Alloys
X-MET5000 X-MET5100
X-ray tube 40kV 45kV
Detector PentaPIN SDD
Element range Ti - U Mg - U
Analysis speed examples (required measurement time)
1% Si in Copper Not possible 10s
General alloy identific. 5s 1s
304/316 sorting 2s 1s
304/321 sorting 5s 1s
Detection limit examples

Mg in Aluminum (60s meas. time) Not possible 0,25 %

Si in Copper (60s meas. time) Not possible 0,10 %
Ni in steel (5s meas time) 0,10 % 0,02 %
Nb in steel (5 s meas time) 0,012% 0,006%
About Applications and Industries
Fast and accurate verification of critical materials (PMI)
on different industries

X-MET5100 and X-MET5000 enable accurate and

faster verification of critical materials in the PMI
testing process along the whole metal manufacturing
supply chain -

• inspection of incoming goods

• testing during production and
• manufacturing of goods

Important tool in routine maintenance

when building up a power plant
or petrochemical plant
Field conditions are tough on PMI tools!

• An analyzer must be able to measure the alloying elements at

very low concentrations (e.g. Ti in stainless steels at the level of
0.05%)
• Material range is often very wide .
• The analyzer must be robust and easy to use
• Fast, accurate results are a pre-requisite
• For most applications calibration of the unit must be traceable
• For these reasons EDXRF is the preferred measurement
technique when carbon or boron measurement is not required

OI has now the range of highly productive mobile testing

tools for these specific needs of both PMI inspectors
and scrap sorters.
uJjbqRNMM - New PMI applications
for hand-held analysis

• X-MET5100 elemental detection limits enable

ppm level analysis in just 10 seconds

• This level of performance improves productivity and

opens up new applications for hand-held analysis

• X-MET5100 can rapidly perform challenging trace

element analysis such as

• FAC inspection (Cr in low alloy steels) in the nuclear power

industry and
• QC of microalloyed steels used in the automotive industry.
X-MET5100 - Revolutionary Light Element
analysis without vacuum or helium bottles
• X-MET5100 provides fast, highly accurate laboratory quality
chemical analysis of Aluminum and Titanium alloys

• It reliably analyzes Light Elements such as silicon and

phosphorus from copper, nickel and steel alloys

• Powerful Light Element capability combined with the non-

destructive nature of the XRF technique makes
X-MET5100 an invaluable tool or the aerospace industry where
often finished or sensitive samples need to be analyzed

• The efficient Light Element capability provides added

confidence for accurately identify nickel and copper
alloys which may contain large amounts of aluminum
and silicon.
X-MET5100 - Light Element Analysis
Typical examples where light element capability brings most value:

• Separation of cast and wrought aluminium alloys (based on the

Si content)
• Identification of 5000 series alloys (based on Mg content) in marine and
automotive applications
• Distinguishing 4000 series from the 1000, 5000 or 6061 alloys
(based on Si content)
• Distinguishing titanium alloys which are differentiated by their aluminium
content
• Ensuring correct Cu analysis and ID for Al/Si bronzes (Bronzes may
contain up to 6% Si and 12% Al) Measured Light Elements:
• Ensuring correct Ni content for Al containing Nickels (Ni alloys such as • Aluminum LE: Mg, Al, Si
Monel K500, Inco 713, Inco 730 contain up to 6% Al • Titanium LE: Al
• Copper LE: Al, Si, P
• Nickel LE: Al, Si
General limitations of the light element analysis: • Stainless LE: Si, S
• Thin 4µm protective window needs to be used, which is more fragile • Low Alloy LE: Si, P, S
than standard 25µm Kapton® window Universal standardless FP
• Accurate light element analysis requires flat and clean sample surface, calibration for alloys (Mg-
this may restrict the use in applications like scrap sorting U)
The analyzer of choice in all
conditions, on-site or in-field
• The material to be inspected can be difficult to access
(e.g. a refinery platform)
• X-METs are battery operated, compact, robust and withstands harsh use

• The material to be inspected can be hot (e.g. like a tube in a power

plant)
• Integrated heat shield allows the measurement of hot test piece surfaces
for extended periods
- up to 400°C / 750°F - X-MET5000 (X-MET5100 thick window version
only, light elements then not available)

• The weld material often needs to be verified from narrow seam

(material around the seam must be excluded)
• X-METs enable the analysis of narrow weld seams down
to 2 mm
Analyze large or small samples structures like bolts, thin
tubes or honeycomb in seconds – just point and shoot

• X-MET compensates for the shape of sample

• Inspect pipes and welds for corrosion resistance
and pressure equipment for alloy composition
• Wires of less than 1mm in diameter can be
identified in seconds
• Avoid material mix-ups
• High speed averaging function – up to 50
successive measurements for fast effortless batch
evaluation
 • A practically unlimited number of grades can
PMI Cannot be Easier be stored in the analyzer
• Recording of results can be automated if
1) Name your sample required
2) Measure it • Results can be read by a PC
3) Produce the PMI report • An unlimited number of results can be
stored for further processing

Positive
Material
Identification
 More about product features –
hardware, software and performances
Rugged, reliable and durable tool

• IP54 (NEMA 3) approved. Superior

dust and moisture protection
• High-strength environmentally sealed
housing
• Withstands all weather conditions
from -10°C to +50°C and rough
treatment
• Minimal service costs and down time
• CE, cCSAus certified
• 2 year Instrument warranty; including
X-ray tube, excluding consumables Certified
IP54 (NEMA)
splash
and dust
proof!
Safety is the highest priority
Radiation Safety:
• Password protection
• Failsafe warning lights
• IR proximity sensor
• Count rate sensor
PDA based technology for
flexibility and simplicity

• Bright color touch screen display visible

in any lighting condition
• Easy-to-use menu system
• Full Microsoft Windows® compatibility
• Memory card for easy data transfer and
back-up (no additional software
necessary)
• Data transfer via supplied USB cable or
wirelessly by WiFi or Bluetooth®

PDA = Personal Digital Assistant

Computer

• HP PDA with Windows® Mobile 5.0

• Key locked to prevent unintended
removal
• 128 MB Internal memory
• Min. 1 GB Removable memory
• Capable of holding > 100,000 results
and spectra
Easy reporting - time saving and
trouble-free
• Results and spectra can be stored on a SD memory card
• Recording of results can be automated if desired
• Data can be downloaded to a PC using either
• Memory card reader (Standard accessory)
• Microsoft Active Sync over the USB cable
• Wirelessly, using the built-in Bluetooth capability
• Practically unlimited number of results can be stored for
future processing
• PC Report Generator for easy and versatile formatting of
final QC reports available
• Microsoft Excel and Access can be used to store and
process the data and to generate custom reports
Long battery life

• Rechargeable, removable inside handle

• Li-Ion batteries (Quantity 2)
• Typical duty cycle: 5-6 hours of operation
each
• 110/230V 50/60 Hz battery charger,
including AC adaptor
Short learning curve
• Intuitive user interface makes it possible
to learn basic functions in a few minutes
• Minimal training is required
• Our network of specialists is ready to
provide training for the more advanced
features of the analyzer
X-ray tube for optimized performance
and maximum safety

Proprietary miniature X-ray tube

No isotope means
• Non-regulated shipping
• No leak testing required
• Easy, low cost disposal
• Low cost registration
(varies by region)

*) Subject to local laws and regulations

Three modes of operation

N
Empirical Assay Calibration mode produces fast, accurate analysis even at
low concentrations. Traceable reference standards establish the
calibration.

O
Fundamental Parameters (FP) is a universal standardless calibration
where practically any combination of physically measurable element can
be analyzed with good accuracy. FP can measure up to 30 elements
between Mg-U (X-MET5100) and Ti-U (X-MET5000) regardless of
concentration.

P
PASS/FAIL mode offers a convenient, fast way to sort material e.g. during
delivery inspection

These three modes run smoothly together even when the user has no information
about the material’s composition.
PDA Screens
Result Spectra
Typical Display

Analysis method
Sample name
Screening method

Grade information

Standard deviation

Analysis result
User interface in >10 languages
• User Interface is available in:
• English
• French
• German
• Italian
• Japanese
• Korean
• Polish
• Portugese
• Russian
• Simplified Chinese
• Traditional Chinese
• User customizeable language
Extensive and open grade library
As standard X-MET5000 and X-MET5100
has an integrated grade library containing:

• Nickel Alloys
• The X-MET is capable of storing
• Stainless Steels thousands of grade
• Low Alloy Steel identifications
• Tool Steels • Easy to add new alloys and to
• Cobalt Alloys create a custom grade library
• Copper Alloys • The precision of the grades can
• Titanium Alloys be adjusted to prevent false
alarms which may occur during
• Zirconium Alloys short measurement times
• Aluminum Alloys
Easy editing of the grade tables

Easy
• modification of the grade library
• addition of new alloys
• renaming of alloys

• In addition, the precision of the grades

can be adjusted to prevent false alarms
which may occur during short
measurement times
Optional Software
• Empirical Calibration – enables user to create a
calibration from a set of standards for unique
applications. Also allows data acquisition and
analysis using a PC. Enables viewing and analysis of
samples spectra on a user’s PC.

• PC Report Generator - enables the creation of

specific reports containing user selected information
and format
Delivered as “turn-key” analysis tool

• Each delivery includes a calibration certificate

• Instrument performance is
guaranteed by measuring
alloy specific check samples
(provided with each instrument)
• Calibrations can be customized using
e-mail
• It is not necessary to send the unit to the
factory for calibration
Our global network provides support in
local languages

• Technical phone support

• Factory trained personnel
• On-site repair services
• Training services
• Application support
• Global spare parts warehousing
• Re-certifications and recalibrations
• Post warranty local service contracts