Specelex Lab Connect
Global academic portal for portable XRF — sample analysis help, method consulting, teaching partnerships, and lab procurement for universities and research institutes.
How We Help Researchers
Five ways to work with Specelex — from a single thesis sample to a core-facility procurement program.
Sample Analysis Help
Send sample details — we advise on feasibility, method, and routing to demo labs or partner facilities.
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Demo & On-Site Testing
Borrow a demo unit or schedule an application engineer visit for thesis work or procurement evaluation.
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Method & Data Consulting
Matrix effects, calibration strategy, spectrum interpretation — free initial guidance for researchers.
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Teaching Partnership
Course modules, lab exercises, Academy integration, and semester instrument programs for departments.
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Lab & Platform Procurement
PI and core-facility buyers — model selection, tender specs, multi-unit networking, and academic pricing.
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Disciplines We Support
Beyond materials science — geology, environment, archaeology, chemistry, mechanical engineering, and more.
Materials & Metallurgy
From alloy grades to thin-film QC
Geology & Earth Science
Field geochemistry for cores and outcrops
Environmental & Soil Science
Heavy-metal screening in soils and dust
Archaeology & Heritage
Non-destructive composition of artifacts
Chemistry & Chemical Engineering
Fast elemental screening before wet chemistry
Mechanical & Manufacturing
Alloy verification for structures and welds
How It Works
From first inquiry to measured results — typically within days, not weeks.
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Submit your inquiry
Tell us your institution, discipline, sample type, and what help you need — analysis, demo, method advice, or procurement.
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We respond within 48 hours
Our research team reviews feasibility and routes you to the right program — often with free initial method guidance.
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Plan your workflow
Sample routing, demo scheduling, teaching modules, or procurement specs — tailored to your lab and budget.
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Measure & document
On-site, demo-lab, or your facility — with PDF reports, spectra, and Academy resources for your team.
Academic success story
Materials Department Cuts Thesis Sample Queue by 60%
Shared portable XRF for undergraduate alloy labs and graduate sample triage before SEM/ICP.
Lab Connect Partner Network
Universities and institutes collaborating on teaching, demo, and analysis programs.
Research FAQ
Common questions from students, PIs, and lab managers.
Can undergraduate students submit samples for analysis?
Yes — with your supervisor's approval. Select your role and describe your course or thesis context in the inquiry form.
Is the first method consultation really free?
We provide free initial feasibility and method guidance within 48 hours. Paid analysis or demo scheduling is quoted separately.
What sample types can portable XRF handle in a university lab?
Solids and powders with flat surfaces work best — alloys, soils, rocks, ceramics, and metals. Liquids require special sample cups; very light elements (e.g. C, O) are not detectable.
How do we join the Lab Connect partner network?
Submit a teaching partnership or procurement inquiry — our academic team reviews fit and onboarding steps for your department.
Can Specelex data be used in published research?
Yes, with proper method citation. We provide PDF reports with instrument metadata. Confirm critical results with certified lab methods as required by your journal.
Not sure if XRF can measure your sample?
Submit your question — our research team provides free initial feasibility guidance within 48 hours.