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Expertise

FT-IRICP-OESLIBSMetals AnalysisMining & MineralsNIRSpectroscopy & SpectrometryXRF Technology

Education

University of Hamburg - PhD in analytical chemistry
University of Strasbourg - Engineering and a Master's Degree in chemistry

Mathieu Bauer

Senior Application Scientist, Thermo Fisher Scientific

Mathieu Bauer is the Senior Application Scientist for the Thermo Scientific Niton Analyzers product line and provides his expertise in handheld XRF and handheld LIBS to our commercial team and end-users. He also supports the development of new markets and applications for both technologies.

Mathieu holds an Engineering and a master’s degree in chemistry from the University of Strasbourg, and a PhD in analytical chemistry from the University of Hamburg.  He has almost 25 years of experience with various analytical technologies including NIR, FT-IR, ICP-OES, MS, XRF and LIBS.

Mathieu is fluent in French, English and German and is based in Europe.

Advancing Mining

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Is Portable XRF Technology Useful for Mining Applications?

September 5, 2023

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How to Assess the Viability of Rare Earth Element Deposits

January 11, 2023

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Conducting Retroactive Positive Material Identification to Prevent Failures related to Corrosion in the Oil & Gas Industry

Conducting Retroactive Positive Material Identification to Prevent Failures related to Corrosion in the Oil & Gas Industry

July 6, 2021

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Why Platinum Group Metals Can Be Fraught with Difficulty

Why Mining Platinum Group Metals Can Be Fraught with Difficulty

March 16, 2021

Read more Why Mining Platinum Group Metals Can Be Fraught with Difficulty
Using XRF Technology when Mining Palladium

Using XRF Technology when Mining Palladium

May 7, 2019

Read more Using XRF Technology when Mining Palladium

Analyzing Metals

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Using XRF + LIBS Together: When and How It Makes Sense

November 21, 2025

Read more Using XRF + LIBS Together: When and How It Makes Sense
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Why Do Li-ion Battery Recyclers Use Handheld XRF?

August 20, 2024

Read more Why Do Li-ion Battery Recyclers Use Handheld XRF?
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5 Different PMI Tests and Why They Matter

September 5, 2023

Read more 5 Different PMI Tests and Why They Matter
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How to Rapidly Separate Copper Alloys in Scrap Metal Recycling Operations

July 18, 2023

Read more How to Rapidly Separate Copper Alloys in Scrap Metal Recycling Operations
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Can Copper Alloys Be Accurately Identified using Handheld X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry?

June 27, 2023

Read more Can Copper Alloys Be Accurately Identified using Handheld X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry?
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Why Use Titanium and Zirconium Based Conversion Coatings on Cars?

September 13, 2022

Read more Why Use Titanium and Zirconium Based Conversion Coatings on Cars?
7 Reasons Metal Fabricators Should Analyze Coatings with Handheld XRF Technology

7 Reasons Metal Fabricators Should Analyze Coatings with Handheld XRF Technology

November 9, 2021

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Why Coatings Analysis is Extremely Important to the Fabrication Industry

Why Coatings Analysis is Extremely Important to the Fabrication Industry

October 12, 2021

Read more Why Coatings Analysis is Extremely Important to the Fabrication Industry
How to Improve Your Scrap Metal Recycling Business with Handheld Analyzers

How to Improve Your Scrap Metal Recycling Business with Handheld Analyzers

August 24, 2021

Read more How to Improve Your Scrap Metal Recycling Business with Handheld Analyzers
How to Get Accurate Silicon Readings when Analyzing Silicon in Steel

How to Get Accurate Silicon Readings when Analyzing Silicon in Steel

August 11, 2021

Read more How to Get Accurate Silicon Readings when Analyzing Silicon in Steel
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Calculating the Value of Automotive Catalytical Converters

May 11, 2021

Read more Calculating the Value of Automotive Catalytical Converters
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Using XRF + LIBS Together: When and How It Makes Sense

January 7, 2020

Read more Using XRF + LIBS Together: When and How It Makes Sense
palladium ingot analysis

How Handheld XRF can be used in the Recovery of Palladium

June 25, 2019

Read more How Handheld XRF can be used in the Recovery of Palladium

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