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Demo and teardown of an X-ray fluorescence gun (measures chemical composition)

Applied Science · demo · Watch on YouTube

Materials scienceRepair, teardowns & right to repairChemistry

What it is

Ben Krasnow of Applied Science demonstrates an X-ray fluorescence gun that measures chemical composition, tears it down, analyzes its failure, and discusses a new XRF technology appearing on eBay.

Why Hacker News recommends it

HN recommends it as a hands-on introduction to XRF and a fascinating teardown showing the x-ray tube and beryllium windows.

  • 2 people recommended it
  • 2 different months
  • 0 strong recommendations
  • first 2020, last 2024

What HN commenters said

  1. “I would like to add a video on XRF from Applied Science”

    Introduces the lesser-known XRF device.

    Jenda_, 2022-04 · Recommendation · in “High schoolers create filter to remove lead in water”

  2. “Fascinating teardown on one of these things at Ben Krasnow's channel”

    Teardown showing the x-ray tube and beryllium windows.

    CamperBob2, 2022-05 · Recommendation · in “DIY High Resolution Spectrometer (2018)”

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Topics: xrf, teardown, materials analysis, metal alloys, applied science

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