The EU Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive designates maximum allowable levels of Pb, Cd, Cr 6+ , Hg and certain Br-containing flame retardants (PBB and PBDE) in new electrical and electronic equipment. The actual allowable levels will follow a gradual decrease over time with a current goal of 100ppm total toxic metals in 2006. Although some market segments are exempt from this directive, such as protective military equipment, large-scale stationary industrial tools, and implanted medical equipment, it is unlikely that manufacturers will take a two-tier manufacturing approach. Consequently, the military, industrial, and medical equipment manufacturers will also experience the effects of this directive.

Innov-X Portable Tube-based XRF Metal Analyzers provide fast, confident and non-destructive screening of electronic parts, components and assembled products. Portable Tube-based XRF Analyzers monitor toxic metals at ppm levels for compliance verification, on-site QC, and documented traceability. They analyze Pb, Hg, Cd, Cr 6+ and Br to provide rapid and accurate quantitative analysis.