Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Billerica, Mass., a leading manufacturer of handheld X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyzers, has announced the launch of the Niton XL2 GOLDD Series analyzer. The company also has introduced the enhanced Niton XL3t GOLDD+ Series, which it says offers the ultimate performance and features for scrap sorting. According to the company, Thermo Scientific Niton analyzers quickly and accurately determine alloy grade and chemistry of metal alloy scrap.
Thermo Fisher Scientific says its geometrically optimized large area drift detector (GOLDD) technology delivers faster measurement times and lower detection limits—as much as 10-times faster than conventional Si-PIN detectors and up to three-times more precise than conventional smaller silicon drift detectors (SDD). The company adds that this technology allows light element analysis of magnesium, aluminum, silicon, phosphorus and sulfur without the need for helium purge or vacuum assist.
“With the launch of the Niton XL2 GOLDD and enhanced Niton XL3t GOLDD+, we now offer scrap recyclers a range of products are that engineered from the ground up to deliver new levels of productivity and analytical capability to today’s metal recycling industry,” says Bob Wopperer, director of marketing and business development for Thermo Scientific Niton Analyzers.
According to the company, users will benefit from the ability to rapidly analyze nearly every element of interest in virtually all types of metal alloys, including light element performance for sorting aluminum, titanium, bronze, zinc, superalloys and specialty steels.
Niton XL2 GOLDD analyzers have a 45-kilovolt, 100 microampere X-ray tube and are lightweight yet ruggedly built to withstand severe environments, a company press release says. The Niton XL2 GOLDD incorporates customizable menus and a standard analytical range of more than 30 elements.
Niton XL3t GOLDD+ analyzers, with their 50 kilovolts, 200 microampere X-ray tubes and tilting, color, touch-screen displays, are designed to deliver lab-quality analysis on almost any alloy grade. The company says they provide the highest sensitivity and measurement accuracy along with the shortest possible testing times.
Thermo Scientific Niton analyzers are available in a range of configurations and with an assortment of optional features and accessories to suit a wide variety of analytical needs.
More information, including how to schedule an on-site demonstration, is available at www.thermoscientific.com/niton.