The Hitachi X-MET8000 Expert Geo Battery Recycling XRF Package (10030247) is a handheld XRF analyser configured for rapid screening of black mass and alloy materials during lithium-ion battery recycling. It includes Black Mass FP and Alloy LE FP methods, sample handling and radiation safety accessories, calibration software, wireless connectivity and support for an optional collimator.
Key Features
- Pre-loaded Black Mass FP calibration, designed for rapid screening and preliminary assessment of recycled lithium-ion battery material
- Additional Alloy LE FP method, extending the package to alloy analysis within battery recycling and materials recovery workflows
- Rapid screening of key value elements, with 10–15 second measurements suitable for percent-level determination of Mn, Ni and Co
- Adjustable measurement duration, with 30–60 seconds or longer recommended for contaminants, light elements or higher-precision measurements
- High-sensitivity detection, using a large-area silicon-drift detector and BOOST technology for up to 10 times the sensitivity of other handheld XRF models
- Continuous field operation, without routine restandardisation or detector cooldown periods between analyses, including in hot weather
- Practical powder sample preparation, using supplied sample cups with 3.5 µm Mylar film
- Representative bulk-sample measurement, supported by the averaging function and a recommended minimum of three repeat analyses
- Rugged environmental protection, with an IP54 rating and MIL-STD-810G testing for vibration, shock and drop resistance
- Radiation safety accessories included, comprising a light radiation shield, light stand and safety shield for low-density black mass samples
- Complete package configuration, including a background plate, sample cups and film, calibration software, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity
- Optional small-area analysis, with a collimator option available for more precisely targeted measurements
Note: The X-MET8000 cannot measure lithium or fluorine. Accurate final composition and commercial valuation of black mass should be verified using a suitable laboratory reference method such as ICP-OES.
Benefits
- Assess black mass composition quickly in field conditions before samples are shipped for full laboratory analysis.
- Support preliminary material valuation by screening manganese, nickel, cobalt and selected contaminants at the point of receipt.
- Reduce reliance on time-consuming laboratory testing during routine incoming-material checks and sorting decisions.
- Improve the representativeness of powder analysis by combining careful sample preparation, averaging and repeat measurements.
- Use one package for both black mass screening and alloy analysis across battery dismantling and recycling processes.
- Share and manage results more efficiently through Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and ExTOPE Connect data options.
Why Choose the Hitachi X-MET8000 Expert Geo Battery Recycling XRF Package (10030247)?
The Hitachi X-MET8000 Expert Geo Battery Recycling XRF Package (10030247) combines dedicated Black Mass FP screening with Alloy LE FP analysis and the accessories required for practical powder measurements. John Morris Group can assist with package selection, radiation safety accessories, sample consumables, calibration requirements and integration into battery recycling workflows.
