Bruker AXS Inc. Launches GEO-QUANT - Faster & Easier XRF Solutions Designed Specifically for the Geology, Mineral and Mining Sectors

Business Wire, Oct 17, 2005

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah -- At the Annual Meeting of the Geological Society of America (GSA), Bruker AXS Inc., announces the launch of GEO-QUANT, trace element analysis solutions designed specifically for geology, minerals and mining applications.

GEO-QUANT is a unique solution that performs quantitative analysis of geological materials right out of the box. Accurate and precise data for 22 key trace elements is provided in less than 30 minutes analysis time.

GEO-QUANT is based on international geological Certified Reference Materials (CRM's) ensuring the highest possible accuracy. This solution incorporates Bruker AXS' experience and knowledge of geochemical analysis in an easy-to-use program, which can be operated by both beginners and experts alike.

A quick and simple sample preparation method is provided and includes all of the necessary accessories. GEO-QUANT utilizes the outstanding performance of the well proven S4 PIONEER X-ray spectrometer. This 4kW instrument is the flagship of Bruker AXS' powerful range of wavelength dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence (WDXRF) spectrometers. WDXRF is a well-established elemental analysis technique used in many process, quality control, and research applications.

The flexible design of GEO-QUANT allows seamless and quick integration into any process or quality control environment. GEO-QUANT joins Bruker AXS' growing list of customer-driven XRF solutions, by providing fast and accurate trace element analysis for geological-related applications. Dr. Jeremy Lea, Bruker AXS Inc. Global Business Manager XRF, stated: "GEO-QUANT is yet another example of our commitment to supply customers with the analytical tools they need in order to maximize their investment in our X-ray technologies. By listening to the geochemical community, we have provided a solution to their individual requirements and analytical problems."

ABOUT BRUKER AXS INC.

Bruker AXS Inc. is a worldwide leader providing advanced X-ray systems & complete solutions for elemental and molecular analysis through X-ray Fluorescence, X-ray Diffraction, and Single Crystal Diffraction techniques. It is headquartered in Madison, WI. USA.

The X-ray Fluorescence product line supplies state-of-the-art instruments for Quality & Process Control industries with applications know-how & technical expertise through a staff of applications chemists and physicists devoted to turnkey solutions. Bruker AXS offers Energy Dispersive & Wavelength Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometers and serves industries such as metals, cement, glass, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, plastics, polymers, mining, mineral, geological, semiconductor, agriculture, chemicals, ceramics, as well as academic, government laboratories and R&D institutions. For more information please visit www.bruker-axs.com.

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