Health hazards associated with Pb in pre-1978 structures containing lead based paint (LB P) are well established. Of primary concern is the presence of bioavailable Pb in flaking or chipped surface paint, dust, and the nearby soil of these structures when occupied by young children. Other areas of concern are the environs of community buildings and recreational areas in the vicinity of Pb-producing activities, such as heavy traffic, land fills, munitions sites, or industries that use and/or emit Pb. |
Tube-Based Handheld XRFTube-based handheld XRF analyzers are the optimum tool to perform Pb measurements directly in the soil, on dust wipes or filters, and on painted surfaces or paint chips and flakes. Should supplementary lab analyses be required, Handheld XRF can be used to optimize sampling at the property in an effort to minimize laboratory analysis costs. |
DELTA Handheld XRF LODs for Pb Testing
Tube-base
DELTA HHXRF | DELTA CLASSIC HHXRF
Si Pin Detector | DELTA Premium HHXRF
Large Area SDD Detector |
Pb in Soils &
Sediments | 5 - 10 ppm | 2 - 4 ppm |
PB on Filters &
Dust Wipes | 3 μg/filter or wipe | 1 μg/filter or wipe |
Pb on Painted
Structural Surfaces | 0.3 μg/cm2 | 0.1 μg/cm2 |
Limits of Detection (LOD) measurements were taken in aire for 20-30 seconds
with optimized beam conditions. Standards used were in clean homogenous,
best case interference free matricies.
DELTA Tube Based Handheld XRF
Pb in Dust Wipes & Filter AnalysisExposure to airborne toxic metals has been found to develop |
Pb on Painted Surface Analysis | Protecting Society from Toxic Pb LevelsThe handheld XRF Analyzers are used worldwide to |