{"id":39941,"date":"2025-07-04T10:37:13","date_gmt":"2025-07-04T09:37:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hawkins.biz\/?post_type=news&p=39941"},"modified":"2025-07-04T13:45:08","modified_gmt":"2025-07-04T12:45:08","slug":"hawkins-enhances-investigative-capabilities-with-xrf-training","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.hawkins.biz\/news\/hawkins-enhances-investigative-capabilities-with-xrf-training\/","title":{"rendered":"Hawkins Enhances Investigative Capabilities with XRF Training"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Hawkins investigative toolkit has just become even more <\/span>dynamic<\/span> with the intro<\/span>duction of an X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysis machine<\/span>.<\/span> XRF <\/span>analysis is a non-destructive <\/span>technique<\/span> determining<\/span> the elemental composition of materials by measuring the fl<\/span>uorescent X-Rays they emit. <\/span>This technique<\/a> is particularly valuable to <\/span>the <\/span>Hawkins<\/span>\u2019<\/span> materials <\/span>team<\/span>, helping <\/span>our experts <\/span>to<\/span><\/span> identify<\/span> unknown substances, <\/span>contaminants<\/span> and metal compositions quickly and accurately. <\/span>Whether it is a mysterious residue, a molten <\/span>blob<\/span> or a structural <\/span>component<\/span>, XRF provides rapid, on-site<\/span> analysis results that<\/span> help<\/span> support our <\/span>e<\/span>xpert<\/span>\u2019<\/span>s <\/span>commitment to thorough and <\/span>detailed <\/span>investigations<\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Hawkins Expert, Giuseppe receiving training on XRF<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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To ensure the safe and effective use of this advanced equipment, members of the Hawkins\u2019 materials team recently attended a comprehensive two-day training course facilitated by NDT MainCal Ltd. The first day focused on radiation safety to equip our experts with the knowledge required to become certified Radiation Protection Supervisors (RPS). Topics included the fundamentals of X-ray generation, radiation interaction with tissue, dose measurement and limitation, legal requirements under the Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017 (IRR17), and emergency procedures. This training ensures that Hawkins meets regulatory standards while maintaining a high level of safety in its operations.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Day two shifted focus to the practical application of XRF technology. Our team learned how to safely operate the analyser, interpret data, and apply the technique in both laboratory and field settings. The training highlighted XRF\u2019s versatility in analysing a wide range of materials including metals, ceramics, soils and petroleum products, making it an indispensable tool across many Hawkins disciplines.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Our certified RPS’s will serve as regional \u2018super users,\u2019 responsible for training others and ensuring the safe deployment of the XRF analyser across the business. This initiative not only strengthens our expertise but also enhances our ability to deliver precise, science-backed insights where needed in our investigations. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

If you need a materials<\/a> expert to investigate a failure or an incident, get in touch<\/a>. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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