[MSN] Innov-X Handheld XRF analyzers can help to authenticate art work, trace provenance, and help detect fraudulent works.

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Innov-X Introduces new Handheld XRF units


Innov-X Systems AIC 35th Annual Meeting Exhibit to Demonstrate Handheld XRF
in Art and Heritage Conservation


 
Innov-X Handheld XRF analyzers can help to authenticate art work, trace
provenance, and help detect fraudulent works. 
2007-04-09 08:27:32 - Portable X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) in historic and
artistic applications can perform rapid elemental analysis and gain valuable
information right on the scene. In just seconds, materials can be identified
and quantified.


Woburn, MA, --- Innov-X introduces four new products at AIC this year,
guaranteed to make a visit to Booth 104 worthwhile: 

• New Ultra-rugged handheld alloy analyzer - a totally sealed, weatherproof
unit without a PDA.
• Addition of Al, Si and Mg analysis with a patent-pending internal vacuum -
still the most portable XRF in the world - available in the classic PDA or
the sealed Ultra Rugged. 
• Handheld Laser Camera System - small-spot analysis featuring snapshot
images - all in the world's most portable handheld XRF Analyzer
• X-50 high-powered, mobile XRF: the ultimate benchtop XRF featuring 10X or
more the power of handhelds now in a mobile package. 

Learn how Portable X-Ray (http://snipurl.com/1fwu5)Fluorescence (XRF) in
historic and artistic applications can perform rapid elemental analysis and
gain valuable information right on the scene. In just seconds, materials can
be identified and quantified. Conservators/investigators can now analyze
artwork without altering, damaging, or transporting works to a remote
laboratory. You can even take a picture of a small analysis area for
additional documentation. Stop by Booth 104 and find out why your next
Portable XRF needs to be from Innov-X.

Use Innov-X Handheld XRF analyzers to authenticate art work; trace
provenance; confirm restoration materials; analyze a variety of objects
in-situ and non-destructively to retain value.
• Classic Removable PDA based model, Totally Sealed Internal Electronics
model, Standard, Low-Z Vacuum or Laser Camera models
• Innov-X offers excellent sensitivity to low concentrations of Cr, Ni, Mo,
V 
• Study, restore and preserve museum objects and historical monuments by
alloy analysis
• Differentiate pigments for authenticity
• Identify base materials of ceramics and statues
• Sort metallic materials by identifying trace impurities
• Use for non-metals as well: precious metals testing 
• NEW: Low Z - Al, Si & Mg - analysis now available
Innov-X's breakthrough design uses an x-ray tube in a compact unit. The
Ultimate in Customer Choice: The Classic Removable PDA model or the Totally
Sealed Internal Electronics model. Both models offer the signature Innov-X
Superior Ergonomic design for performance, ruggedness, portability and
versatility required for tough field applications. 

• The lightest weight, smallest, and best-balanced handheld XRF. 
• Bright, color display that is easy to read in any lighting conditions -
even direct sunlight. 
• Touch trigger. No uncomfortable triggers to squeeze and hold. Comfortable
'deadman- trigger also. 
• Dual display: Angled front display plus rear display for easy viewing of
test results. 
• Reduce regulatory baggage - no wipe tests, minimal travel restrictions,
easy to transport. 
• Eliminates the liability of isotope control, improper use, theft and
disposal.
See a demo at:
http://www.innovxsys.com/interior//themes/IX/graphics/demo/demo/productoverv
iew.html 

More information can be accessed at: http://www.innov-x-sys.com 

† AIC --American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic
Works35th Annual Meeting, April 18-19, 2007, Richmond Convention Center,
Richmond, Virginia

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