SciAps X-550 XRF Analyzer - Lead Paint & RCRA/Soils
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SciAps X-550 XRF Analyzer - Lead Paint & RCRA/Soils
The SciAps X-550 (Lead Paint & RCRA/Soils) is a handheld XRF analyzer configured for HUD-compliant lead-based paint testing and environmental RCRA screening. The Soil App uses Compton normalization to target 24 elements, including all 8 RCRA metals (As, Ba, Cd, Cr, Pb, Hg, Se, Ag) and 12 of the 13 EPA Priority Pollutant Metals. The Lead Paint App delivers HUD-compliant screening with substrate correction and GPS-tagged results. Initial analysis in 1 second with automatic updates. Includes an integrated micro and macro camera for photo-documentation and built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Well-suited for Phase II ESAs, brownfield investigations, RCRA site characterization, and lead paint compliance programs.
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$760.00
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$1,950.00
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What is the SciAps X-550 XRF Analyzer used for in soil and RCRA work?
It's a handheld XRF analyzer for rapid elemental screening of soils and solid materials in environmental investigations. It flags elevated metals to guide sampling strategy, waste segregation decisions, and excavation boundaries — providing field answers while crews are still on-site.
Can XRF replace TCLP or lab-based RCRA testing?
No — XRF measures elemental composition, not leachability. RCRA waste characterization often requires method-defined lab testing for formal classification. Use XRF to triage and guide sampling; confirm with the required lab method for disposal decisions.
XRF vs. lab ICP — when do I still need the lab?
Use the lab when your program requires confirmatory analysis, leachability data, or formal waste classification. XRF is a powerful screening tool that directs where and what to sample — not a universal substitute for laboratory methods.
How should I conduct a soil XRF survey for defensible results?
Use a defined grid or point list, take multiple readings per area, and document each point with location, depth/surface condition, instrument verification checks, and site conditions. Increase point density near boundaries and suspected hotspots.
What causes inconsistent soil XRF readings?
Moisture, particle size variation, surface rocks, and heterogeneous soil composition. Keep geometry consistent, repeat readings at anomalous points, and treat marginal values near cleanup thresholds as triggers for confirmatory sampling.
This unit also has the Lead Paint app — what anode does it use for that testing?
This unit uses a rhodium (Rh) anode. Per its published HUD Performance Characteristic Sheet, at the 1.0 mg/cm² action level a rhodium anode uses a 0.9 mg/cm² threshold in either Timed or Quick mode, with no inconclusive range. Always confirm the specific PCS document matches this unit's anode, action level, and mode before making a lead paint compliance determination.
What documentation is required for a defensible XRF site screening?
Record instrument ID and verification checks, operator, date/time, GPS or site coordinates for each point, depth/surface condition, and link results to physical sample IDs where collected. Photos and a site map improve defensibility significantly.
What does it cost to rent the SciAps X-550 XRF Analyzer (Lead Paint & RCRA/Soils)?
$760/day and $2,800/week. Pricing beyond two weeks is by quote. For environmental site investigations requiring both surface and soil screening, the weekly rate is almost always more cost-effective — thorough XRF site surveys across multiple grid points routinely take several days.
Exposure Hazards This Equipment Detects
Lead (Pb)
CAS:
7439-92-1
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Updated on October 08, 2026
PEL TWA
0.05 mg/m³ [0.03 mg/m³ Action Level] [29 CFR 1910.1025]
REL TWA
0.05 mg/m³ (as Pb)
TLV TWA
0.05 mg/m³ (Lead and inorganic compounds, as Pb) [1991]
Features & Capabilities
| Datalogging: | ✓ Yes |
| Monitoring Scope: | Area Monitoring |
Equipment Specifications
| Excitation Source: | 5 W X-ray tube: 40 kV, 200 µA rhodium (Rh) anode |
| Detector Type: | 20 mm² silicon drift detector (SDD), 140 eV resolution FWHM at 5.95 keV Mn K-alpha line |
| X-ray Filtering: | 6-position filter wheel for beam optimization |
| Analytical Range: | Lead Paint (Pb) plus Soil App (Compton Normalization) covering Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, As, Se, Sr, S, Rb, Zr, Mo, Hg, Tl, Pb, Ag, Cd, Sn, Sb, Ba - includes all 8 RCRA metals and 12 of the 13 EPA Priority Pollutant Metals |
| Result Speed: | Lead paint: Quick mode about 2–6 seconds (stops once the result is above or below the action level at 95% confidence); Timed mode fixed 10 seconds; soil detection limits are quoted at 120-second tests |
| Available Apps: | Lead Paint, RCRA/Soils |
| Exposure Action/Limit Values: | HUD Performance Characteristic Sheets (PCS) at 0.5, 0.7 and 1.0 mg/cm² action levels; no substrate correction. Rhodium anode: no inconclusive range at 0.5 or 1.0 mg/cm²; at 0.7 mg/cm², none in Quick mode and 0.6–0.7 mg/cm² in Timed mode |
| Calibration Method: | Calibrated/verified using the included metal calibration clip (stainless steel check standard) and wooden lead paint calibration standard block; no additional application-specific calibration standards included, regardless of installed apps |
| Calibration Standard: | External 316 stainless steel check standard for energy calibration; NIST 1.04 mg/cm² lead paint standard on a wooden block for the HUD PCS calibration check |
| Connectivity: | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, USB, SciAps Profile Builder PC software |
| Camera: | Integrated micro and macro camera for photo-documentation |
| Display: | 2.7-inch color capacitive touchscreen |
| Operating Temperature Range: | 10°F to 130°F at 25% duty cycle |
| Battery Run Time: | 6 to 8 hours on one battery; hot-swap battery (60 s maximum swap time); rechargeable in the analyzer or an external charger, or AC power |
| Size / Weight: | 8.5 x 9.5 x 2.4 in; 2.98 lb with battery |
| Regulatory Certifications: | CE, RoHS, USFDA registered, Canada RED Act |
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