Impurities and Foreign Matter

Easy Elemental Analysis of Pills (EDX)

Cold medications contain chlorine and bromine. These elements are relatively difficult to analyze by wet analysis methods. Energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) analysis is effective for easy on-site analysis without pretreatment. The analysis of commercially available cold medication pills is described below.

Qualitative Analysis Results on Cold Medication

Energy Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometer

This compact, tabletop analyzer features a large sample chamber with an automatic open/close cover. It accommodates samples in all forms, including solid, powder, liquid, disk, and thin film. Also offers excellent expandability, with such options as an 8- and 16-sample turret, analysis in a vacuum or He atmosphere, four collimator types, and sample observations using a CCD camera.