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VersionX-100X-300X-600
Samples at a timeOne (1)X-300m (mono): 1
X-300d (dual): 2
X-300t (triple): 3		Six (6)
Samples per hour, max*Up to 5Up to 15 (with X-300t)Up to 30
Temperature range50–1200 ºC50–1200 ºC50–1200 ºC
Ability to make disks (XRF)YesYesYes
Ability to make solutions
(ICP, AA)		Yes (1 position),
with optional agitator		Yes (up to 3 positions), with optional agitatorYes (6 positions),
with optional agitator
Mixing actionRocking actionRocking actionRocking action
Heater configurationClosed furnaceClosed furnaceClosed furnace
Heating elements impervious to fluxYesYesYes
Heating elements brittle after heatingNoNoNo
Heating elements typeSealed cartridgeSealed cartridgeSealed cartridge
Heating elements can be changed individuallyYesYesYes
Automatic power calibration to maintain uniform temperatureYes, PIDYes, DTP** (patent pending)Yes, DTP** (patent pending)
Metal exposed in furnaceNoNoNo
Mold heatingWith cruciblesWith cruciblesWith crucibles
End-of-fusion signalSound and color LEDs (red=busy/hot, blue=standby/cool)Sound and color LEDs (red=busy/hot, blue=standby/cool)Sound and color LEDs (red=busy/hot, blue=standby/cool)
Temperature holding (faster heat-up)Always, programmableAlways, programmableAlways, programmable
Safety shieldYesYesYes
Interface screenColor LCD touchscreenColor LCD touchscreen, tiltableColor LCD touchscreen, tiltable
USB portYesYesYes
Electrical connectionPlugs right into a regular outlet (with proper voltage)Plugs right into a regular outlet (with proper voltage)Plugs right into a regular outlet (with proper voltage)
External power box or coolant supplyNone neededNone neededNone needed
Voltage115 or 230 VAC, 50/60 Hz115 or 230 VAC, 50/60 Hz115 or 230 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Power (max)1250 W3000 W4000W
Dimensions (H x W x D)42 x 42 x 42 cm
(16.5 x 16.5 x 16.5 in.)		51 x 48 x 63 cm
(20 x 19 x 25 in.)		56 x 105 x 69 cm
(22 x 41 x 27 in.)
Weight22 kg (48.5 lb)45 kg (99 lb)90 kg (198 lb)

* Samples per hour figures will depend on sample type, use of temperature holding and use of overlapping feature. Smaller throughputs may be obtained.

** The Dynamic Temperature Profile (“DTP”) automatically regulates the actual power fed to each individual element to compensate for supply voltage and element resistance variations, thus ensuring location-independent temperature uniformity.

Katanax Fluxers vs. Competition

Our fluxers exhibit many advantages over other sample preparation methods. Here are the other methods’ flaws that are overcome using our instruments:

Gas Disadvantages

  • Safety issues: hot flames, risk of intoxication or explosion
  • Poor temperature control
  • Not the optimal environment for sample oxidation
  • Affected by altitude
  • Strong vent hood and custom gas piping required

Pressed Pellet Deficiencies

  • Low precision and accuracy
  • Mineralogical effects: In pressed pellets, specific atoms produce different XRF responses when bonded to different atoms (example, FeO, Fe2O3 and Fe3O4 will exhibit different XRF intensities, even if the Fe concentrations are known to be the same)
  • Particle size effects: In pressed pellets, the XRF response varies with the size of the particles, so grinding can be critical
  • Low homogeneity: In pressed pellets, a mechanical separation (segregation) of the sample’s components can occur, due to particle density, shape or size
  • Synthetic standards are hard to make due to matrix effects

Magnetic Induction Shortcomings

  • High initial and energy costs
  • Fluid coolant required
  • Temperature difficult to monitor and maintain temperature

Digesters and Microwave Oven Flaws

  • Lower precision and accuracy due to sometimes incomplete dissolution of the sample
  • Very long preparation time (hours) for many sample types (e.g. refractories and silicas)
  • Often required dangerous acids, such as HF and HCIO4