Portable XRF Analysis is a powerful, cost-effective, and non-destructive metal and alloys evaluation method. Integration of miniature x-ray tubes and power supplies, multiple filter wheels and variable rate kV-mA, pocket PC technology and advanced data analysis software give comprehensive testing results in seconds. This technology allows quick and easy QA/QC, incoming materials screening, stock sorting, critical component verification and validation, confirmation of MIL certs and other specs, and in-process PMI. Portable XRF is a cost-effective solution when everything and anything must be tested, small consumables to large assemblies. Lightweight pistol grip, extended probe head, and removable handle make it easy to test piping, welds, flanges, joints, solder, small or rounded pieces. Novel shock-proof mounting and heat-sink tube compensate for extreme vibration or temp (600-800F) conditions. Tool-belt holster allows easy Analyzer transport. Belt-mounted battery pack is for quick power change outs during long shifts. Pocket PC technology allows off-the-shelf, flexible software and exceptional graphical user interface. Value-added accessories - global positioning, binary storage, multiple language display, and wireless email and data transfer to central computers or portable printers - are commercially available. In seconds and with ease, one can ID and sort high temp alloys, Cu-alloys, electronics, precious metals and exotics. For mixed low Cu-Al loads, one can confidently sort most common wrought Al-alloy grades – including 6061/6063. Ferrous can be sorted by <0.05% Cr content. SmartBeam technology allows accurate analysis of Ti and V (0.05 to 0.5% range) for separation of critical alloys in seconds – 304 & 321, P91 & 9Cr, Ti7 & CPTi. Factory-stored alloy grades – UNS #s, ASME, Mil Specs, common names - and user-specific customized libraries allow for the Fast ID Mode. Portable XRF is a cost-effective solution for the evaluation of standard, specialized and proprietary metals and alloys. Specific applications and performance data will be presented.