Drift monitors are used to examine the stability of the XRF instrument over a period of time. They provide an easy way to examine the repeatability of the installation on a short term and long term basis. An accurate calibration for a series of elements in a product is a tiresome and expensive task.
The monitor composition is selected to carefully match the specific material under test. The use of a steady monitor means that the calibration process need only be performed at long intervals. The monitors have been formulated so that they have suitable count rates when analyzing the various ores and products.
The monitors possess little flux and have good long-term stability. A majority of monitor types have been in use for numerous years. They are polished flat so that they can be mounted properly and are easily cleaned.
The XRF Scientific drift monitor Ausmon has been created based on several years of experience in developing stable repeatable beads and is available across all the standard analysis requirements.
Product Range
| Drift Monitor Type |
Elements |
Code |
Diameter |
| Silicates and general |
52 |
1201010 |
32/ 40 mm |
| Iron Ore |
28 |
1201020 |
32/ 40 mm |
| Bauxite |
38 |
1201030 |
32/ 40 mm |
| Cement |
38 |
1201040 |
32/ 40 mm |
| Mineral Sands |
19 |
1201050 |
32/ 40 mm |
| Manganese |
13 |
1201070 |
32/ 40 mm |
| Nickel |
25 |
1201080 |
32/ 40 mm |
| Rare earths |
39 |
1201090 |
32/ 40 mm |
| Sulphides |
32 |
1201100 |
32/ 40 mm |