Demo and teardown of an X-ray fluorescence gun (measures chemical composition)
Applied Science · 2 HN recommendations
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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 HN recommends it: HN recommends it as a hands-on introduction to XRF and a fascinating teardown showing the x-ray tube and beryllium windows.
“Fascinating teardown on one of these things at Ben Krasnow's channel” Read on HN ↗