--- title: Detecting Nickel and Vanadium in Crude Using XRF | Lab Manager description: Learn more about Detecting Nickel and Vanadium in Crude Using XRF image: https://go.labmanager.com/hubfs/XOS-Social-1600x800.jpg --- -   -   [LabManager Run Your Lab Like a Business](http://www.labmanager.com/) # Ni and V Sample Results in Less Than 5 Minutes ![xos areuready](https://go.labmanager.com/hs-fs/hubfs/xos%20areuready.jpg?width=300&name=xos%20areuready.jpg)   ![xcp-40-logo](https://go.labmanager.com/hs-fs/hubfs/LabManager/Downloads/X-Ray%20Optical%20Systems/xcp-40-logo.png?width=200&name=xcp-40-logo.png "xcp-40-logo") With the ever increasing need to measure incoming crudes as quickly and efficiently as possible, the industry has responded with a new test method: ASTM D8252 for XRF analysis of nickel and vanadium to certify products faster and easier than the historical alternate method using ICP (ASTM D5708B). **Read our method brief to learn how Petra MAX delivers Ni and V results in less than 5 minutes and requires minimal sample preparation.** **![XOS-Thumb](https://go.labmanager.com/hs-fs/hubfs/LabManager/Downloads/X-Ray%20Optical%20Systems/XOS-Thumb.png?width=125&name=XOS-Thumb.png)Download the white paper, compliments of XOS**           ![CompleteChevron](https://go.labmanager.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/LM/Layouts-Notes-Graphics/CompleteChevron.png?width=300&name=CompleteChevron.png)     Lab Managerneeds the contact information you provide to us to contact you about our products and services. You may unsubscribe from these communications at anytime. For information on how to unsubscribe, as well as our privacy practices and commitment to protecting your privacy, check out our  privacy policy by clicking **[here](http://www.labmanager.com/privacy-policy)**. ![LabMgr-new13-KO](https://go.labmanager.com/hubfs/LabMgr-new13-KO.png)   Lab Manager c/o LabX Media Group 1000 N West Street, Suite 1200, Wilmington, Delaware, United States,19801 Toll Free: 888.788.0328 | Phone: 705.528.6888 Email: [privacy@labmanager.com](mailto:privacy@labmanager.com)   ©2025 Lab Manager® All Rights Reserved [Terms Of Use](http://www.labmanager.com/terms-of-use) | [Privacy Policy](http://www.labmanager.com/privacy-policy)