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EDXIR-Analysis Software (Option)

EDXIR-Analysis software is specially designed to perform qualitative analysis using data
acquired by an energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) fluorescence spectrometer and a Fourier
transform infrared (FTIR) spectrophotometer.
This software is used to perform an integrated analysis of data from FTIR, which is
excellent at the identification and qualification of organic compounds, and from EDX,
which is excellent at the elementary analysis of metals, inorganic compounds and other
content. It then pursues identification results and the degree of matching. It can also be
used to perform EDX or FTIR data analysis on its own.
The library used for data analysis (containing 485 data as standard) is original to
Shimadzu, and was created through cooperation with water supply agencies and food
manufacturers. Additional data can be registered to the library, as can image files and
document files in PDF format. It is also effective for the linked storage of various types
of data as electronic files.

Integrated Analysis of Contaminant Data and Data Comparisons for Con rmation Tests

To perform qualitative analysis automatically, simply click “Analyze Both Data” and select the EDX/FTIR data . This heightens the
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efficiency of data analysis and provides strong support for contaminant analysis.
In addition to a list of hits, the integrated data analysis results show EDX profiles and FTIR spectra found as hits from the library. If the
user wishes to browse the respective data analysis results, they can be checked by clicking “Single”.
In addition, with the data comparison function, which calculates the degree of matching between the actual measured data and the
data registered in the library, the software can be used for countermeasures against "silent change" and for other confirmation tests.
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Clicking the “Print” button prints the results in a fixed format and also saves them in Word format .
*1: Using the EDX profile, data are classified as inorganic, organic, and mixture. Integrated data analysis is performed by applying priority levels to each classification. (Patent pending)
*2: A term used in Japan to indicate changes to materials by suppliers without the knowledge of the manufacturers.
*3: Microsoft ® Word must first be installed.
The examples here show an integrated analysis of black rubber contaminant data acquired and a data comparison for a polyvinyl
chloride (PVC) examination object and the standard product. From the integrated data analysis results, it is evident that the black rubber
contaminant is acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber (NBR), which contains calcium carbonate and zinc stearate. In addition, from the data comparison,
the degree of matching between the PVC examination object and the standard product is 0.8506. Lead (Pb) and acrylic were detected from
the EDX and FTIR data, but were not detected in the standard product. Accordingly, it is surmised that the examination object contains
components different to those in the standard product.

EDX Data FTIR Data
EDX-7200 FTIR+Single Re ection ATR Accessory
Loading the Acquired Data

Integrated Data Analysis Data Comparison

Integrated Data Analysis Results for a Black Rubber Data Comparison Results for a
Contaminant PVC Examination Object and the Standard Product

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