The Thermo Scientific Niton XL3t XRF Analyzer
The Thermo Scientific Niton XL3t x-ray tube-based x-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyzer with GOLDD+ technology is purpose-built for your most demanding applications. Where low detection limits and high sample throughput are critical, our combination of hardware, software, features, and direct industry experience come together to provide you with a solution to your most difficult analytical requirements.
Description
Industries from mining and exploration to scrap metal recycling depend on fast, accurate elemental analysis. The Thermo Scientific™ Niton™ XL3t GOLDD+ XRF Analyzer provides reliable, real-time data for sample identification and positive material identification for even difficult-to-analyze light elements, without helium purging or vacuum pumps. The Niton XL3t GOLDD+ Analyzer delivers a feature-rich package enhanced with Geometrically Optimized Large Area Drift Detector (GOLDD™) technology for improved light element (Mg-S) analysis, the lowest limits of detection and fastest measurement times.
Performance:
GOLDD Technology: When low detection limits and high sample throughput are critical, the Niton XL3t GOLDD+ XRF analyzer delivers measurement times up to 10-times faster than conventional Si-PIN detectors and up to 3-times more precise than conventional smaller silicon drift detectors (SDD) – without helium purge or vacuum. For further enhancing light element analysis, a helium purge option is available. Niton analyzers also feature the highest performance X-ray tube and speed detector available on the market.
Wide Range of Applications:
Scrap Metal Recycling:Sorts aluminum, titanium and bronze alloys, and achieves superior performance for tramp and trace element analysis.
Mining Exploration: Fast, accurate analysis of light elements. Identifies anomalies near the averages naturally found in the earth’s crust. Facilitates advanced exploration and soil analysis, concentrate measurement, ore blending, precious metal identification and lab analysis prequalification.
Environmental: Detects contaminants such as chlorine and sulfur in sediment and arsenic in soil. Identifies environmental hazards in residential, commercial and industrial settings, such as toxic drywall.
Features
- Standard analytical range: Up to 30 elements from Mg to U (varies by application).
- Most powerful x-ray tube on the market for handheld XRF analysis.
- Point and shoot simplicity- very easy to use even by nontechnical personnel.
- Rugged design for real-world industrial environments.
- Nondestructive analysis with near instantaneous results.
- Sealed against moisture and dust.
- Ergonomically designed.
- Daylight-readable icons.
- Incorporates multi-language options.
- Color, touch-screen display.
Connectivity:
- Standard Thermo Scientific™ Niton Data Transfer (NDT™) PC software suite allows you to set operator permissions, generate custom reports, print certificates of analysis, or remotely monitor, and operate the instrument hands-free from your PC.
- Integrated USB and Bluetooth™ communications provide direct data transfer to your PC or networked storage device. Optional accessories include Bluetooth barcode reader, Bluetooth printer and Bluetooth GPS.
Technical Specifications
Category | Specification |
Weight | < 3.0 lbs (< 1.3 kg) |
Dimensions | 9.60 x 9.05 x 3.75 in. (244 x 230 x 95.5 mm) |
Tube | Ag anode (6–50 kV, 0–200 µA max) |
Detector | Geometrically Optimized Large Area Drift Detector (GOLDD) Proprietary detector with 180,000 throughput cps Resolution: < 185 eV @ 60,000 cps @ 4µsec shaping time |
System Electronics | • 533 MHz ARM 11 CPU • 300 MHz dedicated DSP • 80 MHz ASICs DSP for signal processing • 4096 channel MCA • 32 MB internal system memory / 128 MB internal user storage |
Display | Tilting, color, touch-screen display |
Standard Analytical Range | Up to 30 elements from Mg to U (varies by application) |
Optional Light Elements | Ultra-low light element detection via He purge |
Data Storage | Internal >10,000 readings with spectra |
Data Transfer | USB, Bluetooth, and RS-232 serial communication |
Security | Password-protected user security |
Mode (Varies by application) | Alloy Modes: Metal Alloy, Electronics Alloy, Precious Metals Bulk Modes: Soil, Mining, TestAll™ Plastic Modes: RoHS Plastics, Toy & Consumer Goods Plastics, TestAll, Painted Products Custom Modes: Upon request (based on application feasibility) |
Data Entry | • Touch-screen keyboard • User-programmable pick lists • Optional wireless remote barcode reader |
Standard Accessories | • Integrated CCD camera for locating and storing images • Locking shielded carrying case • Shielded belt holster • Two lithium-ion battery packs • 110/220 VAC battery charger/AC adapter • PC connection cables (USB and RS-232) • Niton Data Transfer (NDT) PC software • Safety lanyard • Check samples/standards |
Optional Features and Accessories | • 3 mm small-spot collimation • Thermo Scientific SmartStand™ portable test stand, bench-top test stand, mobile test stand, Field Mate™ • Thermo Scientific Extend-a-Pole™ extension pole • Welding mask • Thermo Scientific HotFoot™ hot surface adapter • Soil testing guard |
Licensing / Registration | Varies by region. Contact your local distributor. |
Compliance | CE, RoHS |