The Bruker TRACER 5 Research-Grade Handheld XRF is a handheld, portable spectrometer ideal for elemental analysis in the field and laboratory-like settings. Designed explicitly for methods development, research, and complex material analysis, the TRACER 5g detects elements from Fluorine to Uranium (with a He atmosphere) and analyzes elements from Sodium to Uranium.
The Bruker TRACER 5 is a top-tier handheld XRF analyzer built for researchers, conservationists, geologists, and advanced users who demand lab-quality precision in a portable package. With the ability to detect elements from fluorine (F) to uranium (U), the TRACER 5 is unlike any other handheld XRF on the market.
Whether you’re analyzing ancient artifacts, geological samples, precious metals, or industrial materials, the TRACER 5 delivers unmatched flexibility, powerful software tools, and real-time control over your XRF parameters.
Bruker TRACER 5 Features
- Elemental Range: Fluorine (F) to Uranium (U) with helium purge
- Detector: Graphene window silicon drift detector (SDD), <140 eV resolution
- X-ray Tube: Rhodium target, 6–50 kV, 4 W output
- Customizable Settings: Full user control over voltage, current, filters, collimators, and beam path
- Beam Path: Switch between air and helium for optimized light element detection
- Camera: Integrated CMOS for sample visualization and documentation
- Display: 3.7″ resistive LCD touchscreen, live spectra viewable on-device
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi, USB, and Bluetooth for seamless data transfer
- Software: Includes Bruker Instrument Tools (BIT) and ARTAX for PC-based analysis
- Construction: IP54 rated, field-tested in -10°C to 50°C environments
Bruker TRACER 5 Applications
- Archaeometry & Cultural Heritage: Analyze ceramics, bone, metal, obsidian, and pigments non-destructively
- Geology & Mining: Field-based ore, soil, and core analysis for elemental mapping and stratigraphy
- Environmental Testing: Identify heavy metals and nutrients in soils and plants
- Materials Research: Measure elemental composition in metals, semiconductors, and advanced materials
- Art Authentication & Conservation: Determine original materials and guide restoration decisions
- Precious Metals Analysis: Verify gold, silver, platinum group metals, and alloys
Bruker TRACER 5 Accessories
The TRACER 5g offers many accessories available to purchase along with your instrument or at a later date. The most popular accessories include:
- Desktop Stand Kit
- Benchtop Stand Kit
- Prolene Windows
- Sample Preparation Cups
- Tripod kit
- Vacuum Pump
- Helium Assembly
Bruker TRACER 5 Technical Details
- Detector window: 1 μm Graphene
- Detector: Proprietary 20mm2 silicon drift detector with < 140 eV @ 250,000 cps Mn Kα; resolution for optimum light element analysis.
- Analysis range: Detects from F to U (with He atmosphere); analyzes from Na – U
- Size: 27.3 cm x 9.4 cm x 29.5 cm (10.75 in x 3.7 in x 11.6 in) L x W x H
- Weight: 1.9 kg (4.1 lbs) with battery; 1.6 kg (3.6 lbs) without battery
- Power: Li-Ion battery and charger; AC adapter
- Excitation source: Rhodium (Rh) thin window X-ray tube; X-ray generator 6-50 kV with 4.5-195 uA, maximum 4 Watt output. Operator adjustable current and voltage for optimum excitation
- Collimation: User changeable collimator; 3 mm and 8 mm collimators supplied
- Filters: Operator controlled, motorized 5 position primary beam filter wheel. Manual insertion filter/secondary target slot for factory or user made filters.
- Geometry: Features patented SharpBeam™ beam path for best performance at low power.
- Beam path: Capable of selectable beam path of vacuum, helium or air to detect elements as light as Fluorine (F) to as heavy as uranium (U).
- Internal camera: Internal VGA CMOS camera with ability to store up to 5 photos per assay.
- Interactive touchscreen: High performance and contrast daylight visible TFT LCD 9.4 cm (3.7”) color touchscreen display.
- Convenience features: TrueTouch trigger switch, relaxed ambidextrous hand grip strap and EasyAccess rail mount for accessories.
- Control software: Full control OS on analyzer and on PC software.
- Analysis software: Control of all excitation parameters and live spectra displayed on analyzer. Live spectra and qualitative, semi-quantitative and quantitative analysis on Windows® 7 or 10 PC.
- Data storage & data transfer: Internal and direct storage on USB drive. Data transfer to PC via USB or Wi-Fi. Bluetooth connectivity for accessories.
- System safety: Password protection; Sample proximity sensor; Low count rate (backscatter) shutoff
- Languages: Chinese, Chinese simplified, Dutch, English, French, French Canadian, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, PortugueseBR, Russian, SpanishMEX, SpanishSPN, Thai, Turkish
- Operating environment: -10°C to +50°C (+14°F to 122°F); IP54 dust and splash resistant; Altitude: 2,500 m (8,200 ft)
- Certification: CE, FCC part 15
