Specelex Recherche et Universités
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.
Aide à l'analyse d'échantillons
Envoyez les détails de l'échantillon — nous conseillons sur faisabilité, méthode et orientation vers labos démo ou installations partenaires.
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Démo et tests sur site
Emprunter une unité démo ou planifier une visite ingénieur application pour travail de thèse ou évaluation achat.
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Conseil méthode et données
Effets matrice, stratégie étalonnage, interprétation spectre — orientation initiale gratuite pour chercheurs.
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Partenariat enseignement
Modules cours, exercices labo, intégration Academy et programmes instruments semestriels pour départements.
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Achat labo et plateforme
Pour PI et plateformes centrales — sélection modèle, specs appel d'offres, réseau multi-unités et tarifs académiques.
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Disciplines We Support
Beyond materials science — geology, environment, archaeology, chemistry, mechanical engineering, and more.
Science des matériaux et métallurgie
Des nuances d'alliage au QC films minces
Géologie et sciences de la Terre
Géochimie terrain pour carottes et affleurements
Sciences environnementales et des sols
Criblage métaux lourds dans sols et poussières
Archéologie et patrimoine
Composition non destructive d'artefacts
Chimie et génie chimique
Criblage élémentaire rapide avant chimie humide
Génie mécanique et fabrication
Vérification alliages pour structures et soudures
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
Département matériaux réduit la file thèses de 60 %
XRF portable partagé pour labos alliages undergrad et triage échantillons master avant 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.