(PANalytical: Almelo, The Netherlands) -- PANalytical has introduced a series of new petrochemical standard sets for X-ray fluorescence (XRF) spectroscopy that make reliable and accurate calibration a simple, convenient, and cost effective procedure. The standard sets are made to PANalytical specifications by VHG Labs, the internationally-renowned supplier of certified standards and reference materials. Sets are available for wear metals, lubrication oils, sulfur in diesel fuel, and sulfur in oil.  

Each set provides a complete calibration solution, with everything required from calibration setup to instant performance testing for quality assurance. They contain standards in 50 ml bottles, consumables, a calibration template, and a performance testing sample for independent verification of the calibration.  

“Petrochemical calibration standards are very difficult to produce,” says Taco van der Maten, PANalytical’s product manager XRF. “When preparing wear metals in solution for example, the organometallic chemistry must be just right or the metals will precipitate out of solution. VHG labs are leading experts in this field, with over 25 years of experience as a trusted supplier of reference standards.”  

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