21th April, 9.00 - 16.00, Hotel Clarion Aviapolis, Vantaa
Seminaarissa keskitytään viimeaikaiseen kehitykseen XRF-alkuaineanalytiikassa aina näytteen esikäsittelystä sovelluksiin
The seminar is focused on recent developments in elemental analysis with XRF, from sample pretreatment to practical applications

The seminar is intended for those for whom elemental analysis is an important part of their operations or its implementation is being planned.
09:00 Registration and morning coffee
09:30 Welcoming words and a short instruduction to seminar day program
09:45 Introduction to Rigaku and the XRF technology, Dr. Charlotte Edwards-Gayle & Dr. Teemu Niemi
10.15 Overview of recent applications for analysis of major components and traces in metals, solids and liquids using XRF, Dr. Nils Heppe
11:30 Lounas (The Social Restaurant)
12:30 Importance of sample preparation – how particle size influences XRF data, Dr. Nils Heppe (kokoustila Process)
13:30 Miten näyte saadaan oikeaan partikkelikokoon – Retsch myllyt (how the sample is prepared to the relevant particlesize – Retsch mills, Jukka Lapinniemi, GWB
14:00 Iltapäiväkahvit sekä pientä purtavaa (2nd Floor Coffee Lounge)
14:30 Practical guide on how to prepare loose powders for XRF, Dr Nils Heppe (kokoustila Process)
15:00 Technology update: Recent development details in XRF technology and what are their benefits in real analytics, Dr. Nils Heppe & Dr Charlotte Edwards-Gayle
15:30 Question and answer/ Open panel session with Nils, Teemu & Charlotte
Sales Manager, Rigaku
XRF Application Specialist, Rigaku
Ryhmäpäällikkö, GWB
Tuotepäällikkö, GWB
Date: Tuesday, 21st April
Time: 09 AM to 4 PM
Arrival by public transport
From the airport: Take the I-train (2 min, one stop) and get off at Aviapolis station. Exit the station towards Aviabulevardi. You may also take a bus for 1-2 stops and getting off at either Teknikontie or Mekaanikontie bus stop. You require a BC or CD zone ticket for the route.
From Helsinki city center: Both I- and P-trains go from the central railway station to the airport, and stop at the Aviapolis station. Exit the station towards Aviabulevardi. You may also take the bus 600, whose nearest stop to the event location is Teknikontie. You require an ABC zone ticket for the route.
Public transport tickets may be purchased from automats at the railway station or by using the HSL app.
Arrival by car
Follow the airport signs to reach the area or use the address Karhumäentie 5 on your navigator. Your car may be parked either outside in front of the hotel, or in the Kolmioparkki Aviapolis garage adjacent to the hotel. Parking is complimentary for event guests.
Kolmioparkki: Drive into the garage and notify hotel staff of your vehicle registration number during the event. If you have the Moovy app, please remember to deactivate it prior to entering the garage to avoid being charged automatically.
Please also note that the complimentary parking does not include charging electric vehicles. Charging can be paid separately at the garage.
Outside parking: Have the hotel’s reception staff validate your parking ticket before leaving.
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