Which XRF Analyzer Is Right for Me?

A culture of innovation and a distinguished history of breakthrough achievements define Thermo Scientific Niton x-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyzers…purpose-built for the rigorous demands of handheld, nondestructive elemental analysis in the field.

 
 
 
 
Niton® XL2 Niton XL3 Niton XL3 GOLDD

Scrap

  • Rapid sorting with reliable results
  • Std. analysis range of up to 25 elements
  • Ruggedized for scrap yard use
  • Optional CCD camera and 3 mm small spot
  • Upgradeable to Niton XL3 GOLDD
  • Fastest sorting and chemistry
  • Superior detection limits for tramp & trace elements
  • Light element detection (Mg, Al, Si, P, S) for sorting Al, Ti, bronze, Zn, superalloys & specialty steels

Manufacturing QA

  • Ruggedized for harsh shop environments
  • Std. analysis range of up to 25 elements
  • Rapid results for confident decision making
  • Optional CCD camera for accurate sample positioning and image capture for traceability
  • Optional 3 mm small spot feature to isolate sample areas, e.g., welds & seams
  • Lab-quality analysis on most any alloy grade
  • CCD camera std.
  • Highest sensitivity & measurement accuracy
  • Identify SS303, SS416 and other free-machining stainless steels based on Sulfur content

PMI

  • Weld analysis with small spot
  • Component inspection
  • Optional CamShot™ CCD camera
  • Optional WeldSpot™ small spot focus feature.
 
  • Measure residual elements in steel pipe to mitigate risk
  • CamShot CCD camera standard
  • HF alkylation & low Si sulfidation analysis
  • Light element detection (Mg, Al, Si, S, P)
  • Ideal for the petrochemical industries

Consumer Goods/RoHS

  • Excels at lead screening to help ensure regulatory compliance (e.g., CPSIA)
  • TestAll™ technology automatic matrix determination feature
  • Feature rich for ease of use
  • Captures & stores data from tiny sample areas, e.g., electronic components, buttons, with optional CCD camera and 3 mm small spot feature
  • Screens for all 8 regulated elements in toys designed for children (ASTM F963-08 & EN-71)
  • Fastest throughput and chemistry
  • Excellent for halogen-free manufacturing
  • Meets light element analysis requirements per some directives
  • CCD camera standard
  • Lowest detection limits for Pb

Mining & Exploration

  • Particularly well suited for grade control, plant operations, and near-mine exploration
  • Base and ferrous metals (Cu, Pb, Zn, Fe, Ti, V, Cr)
  • Std. analysis range of up to 25 elements
  • Better performance on some elements
  • 3 mm small spot option to isolate inclusions and mineral grains for analysis
  • Upgradeable to Niton XL3 GOLDD
  • Flexible choice for mining and exploration
  • Fast, accurate analysis for advanced exploration – lowest detection limits
  • Identifies anomalies at or below the earth’s average crustal abundance
  • Oil & gas exploration, coal, cement, Fe-ore & bauxite markets

Environmental

  • Excels at lead screening in environmental applications
  • Value choice for rapid RCRA detection
  • Enhanced performance for Ag, Cd, Sn & Ba
  • Real-time, on-site delineation of contamination boundaries
  • Soils, sediments, painted surfaces, dust wipes, air filters for ambient & personal air monitoring, liquids such as paint & waste water
  • Complies with US EPA Method 6200
  • Meets the requirements of NIOSH Method 7702
  • Lowest detection limits
  • Light element analysis without helium or vacuum purge
    • S can be used as target element for potentially hazardous biological materials
    • P can provide evidence of soil matrix anomalies