XRF screening in electronics now covers nine elements and substances
EN IEC 62321-3-1:2026 describes screening for lead, mercury, cadmium, chromium, bromine, phosphorus, chlorine, tin and antimony in electrotechnical products by X-ray fluorescence.
- XRF screening is the first step in checking hazardous substances: it decides whether a sample needs a more precise determination or whether the result is unambiguous at once.
- The method is non-destructive and fast, so it suits incoming goods control and spot checks of finished products.
- The scope covers the RoHS elements plus total phosphorus, chlorine, tin and antimony — widening the use of the method beyond the RoHS list itself.
- For an electronics testing laboratory the new edition means updating the procedure, the reference materials and the accreditation records.