Which coatings can a handheld XRF measure?

It non-destructively measures the thickness and composition of gold, silver, nickel, chrome, zinc, tin and silver-on-copper plating, including single and multilayer coatings, widely used in electronics, hardware, connectors and fasteners.

Coating / Thickness Measurement

Handheld XRF Coating Thickness Analyzer

Q: Can it measure multilayer coatings?

Yes. Using the fundamental parameters (FP) method and multilayer models, it can report the thickness and composition of each layer simultaneously, without damaging the sample.

Q: Are standards required for coating measurement?

The FP method allows standardless measurement; for higher accuracy on a specific process, a dedicated coefficient model can be built using customer standards to further improve consistency.

For electronics, hardware and surface-finishing industries, the Scensor handheld XRF measures the thickness and composition of gold, silver, nickel and silver-on-copper single and multilayer coatings non-destructively — enabling QC and material savings on site.

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Why use XRF for coating thickness

Non-destructive thickness — quality and precious-metal savings

Too-thin coatings hurt corrosion resistance and life; too-thick ones waste precious metals. Handheld XRF measures each layer's thickness and composition via characteristic fluorescence without damaging the part, helping production lines stabilize quality and precisely control gold/silver consumption.

Non-destructive — no scrapped parts
Single and multilayer coating analysis
FP-based, standardless measurement
Precise precious-metal control to cut cost

Handheld XRF measuring coating and plating thickness non-destructively

Key Scenarios

Core Coating Measurement Scenarios

Electronic Connectors

Gold/nickel thickness control for contact reliability.

Hardware & Fasteners

Zinc/nickel layer verification for corrosion requirements.

Jewelry Finishing

Gold/silver layer thickness and composition consistency.

Industrial Plating

Process QC for typical processes like silver-on-copper.

Recommended Spec

Recommended Specs for Coating

Detector	SDD for high-resolution, stable thickness measurement
Algorithm	Fundamental parameters (FP) with multilayer models
Typical layers	Au, Ag, Ni, Cr, Zn, Sn and silver-on-copper
Collimation	Optional small spot for tiny plated areas
Method extension	Dedicated coefficient models from customer standards

FAQ

Coating Measurement FAQ

Which coatings can it measure?

It non-destructively measures gold, silver, nickel, chrome, zinc, tin and silver-on-copper single and multilayer coatings, widely used in electronics, hardware, connectors and fasteners.

Can it measure multilayer coatings?

Yes. Using the FP method and multilayer models it reports each layer's thickness and composition simultaneously, without damaging the sample.

Are standards required?

FP allows standardless measurement; for higher accuracy on a specific process, a dedicated coefficient model can be built from customer standards.

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