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XRF Gold Analysis

XRF gold analysis is a nondestructive testing method of materials to determine if gold is present and to what extent. This process is suited to a range of applications, including mining, jewelry testing, and gold measurement.

Explore our selection of resources and equipment for XRF gold analysis. 

XRF Gold Analysis Resources

Gold Bullion Testing

Raising the Bar for Gold Bullion Testing

XRF gold analysis provides accurate surface chemistry of gold bullion bars. See how XRF can be combined with another method to help ensure the integrity and purity of gold bars.

Portable XRF for Gold Ore Body Vectoring

Portable XRF for Gold Ore Body Vectoring

Explore how XRF gold analysis is used to provide rapid measurement of samples in gold exploration within gold mines, gold mine labs, and in refined gold products. 

Portable XRF

Portable XRF for Measuring Gold in Activated Carbon

Activated carbon is commonly used in the gold recovery process. See how XRF gold analysis is used in that process.

Detecting Counterfeit Jewelry with XRF

Detecting Counterfeit Jewelry with XRF

Learn how XRF gold and silver analysis can be used to identify counterfeit jewelry by providing fast and accurate gold measurement and karat identification. 


Automated Gold Testing

The Vanta iX in-line analyzer provides automated and accurate elemental analysis of gold, making it optimal for in-line determination of gold purity. Learn more in this video.


XRF Gold Analysis FAQs

Can XRF detect gold?

Yes, XRF can nondestructively analyze gold in the field, in the lab, or on the manufacturing line. XRF gold analysis is often used for gold measurement, karat identification, and gold ore body vectoring.

What is an XRF gold testing machine?

An XRF gold testing machine, or gold analyzer, is a device that uses X-ray fluorescence to provide elemental analysis of gold and other precious metals to determine the purity of gold found in the field or within manufactured items.


XRF Gold Analyzers

Metal Analyzer

Vanta™ GX Precious Metal Analyzer

The Vanta™ GX precious metal analyzer provides an affordable way to know the purity and composition of gold, jewelry, coins, and other valuables. Built for the showroom, the analyzer delivers accurate precious metal content, karatage, and fineness in seconds without damaging the material tested. Easily identify authentic valuables from fakes with the alert for gold plating, percentages of pure gold or silver, and detection of less valuable or hazardous metals.

Precious Metals Analysis

Vanta for Precious Metals Analysis

Vanta handheld XRF analyzers for precious metals provide fast, accurate alloy chemistry and karat classification for identifying gold, platinum, silver, and rhodium in jewelry analysis and car catalyst recycling.

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