Material analysis of precious metals by X-ray fluorescence: fineness determination and contaminant testing in jewellery and valuables
Analytik Aurum – Helmut Novosad
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About Analytik Aurum
Analytik Aurum is a solo service provider in Germering near Munich, specialising in the analysis of precious metal alloys. Owner Helmut Novosad, a mineralogist who studied at LMU Munich and has over 20 years of experience in the sales and marketing of technical products, examines objects made of gold, silver, platinum, palladium and rhodium by means of X-ray fluorescence analysis (XRF). The service portfolio includes the determination of finenesses including alloying additives in white and yellow gold, silver and platinum alloys, the testing of jewellery for harmful admixtures such as lead, cadmium or nickel, and the appraisal of precious metal collections. The TÜV-tested portable analyser from Thermo Niton is operated stationary with a sample chamber and can also be used mobile. Target groups are private individuals, auction houses, coin dealers and goldsmiths.
- Site
- Germering
- Processes
- X-ray fluorescence analysis (XRF) - identification and quantification of elements in, Fineness determination of precious metal alloys incl. alloying additives (white/yellow gold, silver,, Contaminant analysis in jewellery (detection of harmful admixtures), Material analysis by means of X-ray fluorescence analysis (XRF), Determination of finenesses of gold, silver, platinum, palladium, rhodium, Testing of jewellery for contaminants (lead, cadmium, nickel), Appraisal of precious metal collections, Mobile use of the analyser
- Materials
- Gold, Silver, Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Lead, Cadmium, Nickel
- Certificates
- TÜV-tested X-ray fluorescence analyser; authorisation as, TÜV-tested XRF analyser, Radiation protection officer (competency group R2)
- Employees
- 1
- Industries
- Private customers, Auction houses, Coin dealers, Goldsmiths
- 01
Acceptance of the sample
- 02
X-ray fluorescence analysis (XRF)
- 03
Identification and quantification of the elements
- 04
Evaluation and assessment
- 05
Customer consulting
Analysed Materials
Gold
Fineness determination of white and yellow gold alloys including alloying additives.
Silver
Determination of the silver fineness of unstamped objects and silver jewellery.
Platinum
Fineness analysis of platinum alloys with additives.
Palladium
Identification and quantification by means of XRF.
Rhodium
Detection and quantification of rhodium in precious metal samples.
Lead
Detection of harmful admixtures in jewellery.
Cadmium
Contaminant testing for allergenic admixtures.
Nickel
Contaminant testing of jewellery for nickel.
Location
Germering
DEConsulting and analysis services
- Lot size
- Individual samples
- Materials
- Precious metals, jewellery alloys
- Portable XRF analyser Thermo Niton with sample chamber (stationary and mobile use)
Analysed Objects
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-ray fluorescence analysis (XRF) - identification and quantification of elements inTesting | – | – | – | – | Gold, Silver, Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium |
| Fineness determination of precious metal alloys incl. alloying additives (white/yellow gold, silver,Testing | – | – | – | – | Gold, Silver, Platinum, Palladium |
| Contaminant analysis in jewellery (detection of harmful admixtures)Testing | – | – | – | – | Lead, Cadmium, Nickel |
1 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portable X-ray fluorescence analyser (precious metal analyser) with sample chamber, TÜV-tested | Thermo Niton | 1 | – | – | Germering |
Additional services
Qualifications & Equipment
Helmut Novosad, as a radiation protection officer of competency group R2, is authorised to operate the TÜV-tested X-ray fluorescence analyser and to instruct customers in its operation.
| Evidence | Germering |
|---|---|
| TÜV-tested XRF analyser | |
| Radiation protection officer (competency group R2) |
Background
More than 20 years in the sales and marketing of technical products; mineralogy studies at LMU Munich; subsequently self-employment with services in material analysis.
- 2012
Participation in events of the Museum Mensch und Natur, Munich; founding of the Förderkreis Naturkundemuseum Bayern e.V. (not related to the company)