Thermo Scientific Niton XL5 analyzer – the lightest, smallest, most powerful handheld XRF analyzer available for elemental determination.1 Part of the industry leading Niton family of products, the Niton XL5 offers unmatched speed, performance and portability never seen in a handheld analyzer, until now.

When versatility, low limits of detection (LODs) and high sample throughput are critical, industrial businesses rely on the Thermo Scientific Niton XL5 handheld XRF analyzer. Providing customers with solutions designed to meet their most demanding applications, the Niton XL5 maximizes performance and productivity.

Applications:

• Verification of metal alloys in manufacturing operations
• Non-destructive field inspections for positive material identification
• Point-and-shoot sorting at scrap recycling operations
• Measurement of mono and multilayer coating weight and thickness in Surface Treatment Control
• Precious metal assay of bullion and jewelry
• Real-time geochemical analysis for mining exploration
• On-site heavy metal screening of polluted soils
• Spectral Fingerprint matching for the detection of counterfeit investigation

Advance Analytical Performance
Powered by a proprietary 5W x-ray tube, the Niton XL5 generates fast and accurate results. Designed to work just as hard as you do, a dynamic current adjustment ensures optimum sensitivity for each measurement. By optimizing the space between the x-ray detector and sample, the Niton XL5 guarantees the lowest limits of detection – especially for light elements – ensuring that you receive lab quality results every time. With the Niton XL5, operators have the ability to measure various types of materials. Liquids, powders, scale, sludge and slurries are just some of the materials the Niton XL5 is able to analyze.

Expanded Field Use
Small but mighty, and weighing an industry leading 2.8 pounds (1.3 kilograms), the Niton XL5 is the lightest and smallest handheld XRF analyzer available for elemental determination. A featherweight design reduces operator fatigue, while boosting productivity. Tight spots also become no match for the Niton XL5. Operators can expect to achieve expanded field use due to an improved design with compact geometry. A miniaturized nose enables the reach of corners, joints, awkward and tight welds for critical measurements.

Increased Productivity
Vivid new icons and an application interface ease navigation and configuration. Utilize swipe and touchscreen functionality, even with a gloved hand. The Niton XL5’s optional directional keys provide added usability. In a snap, you’ll experience better record keeping too. The Niton XL5 comes equipped with micro and macro cameras designed to support sample positioning and collect full-scale sample imagery. An optional 3mm small-spot collimator provides a zoomed in analysis for small areas. Using the Niton XL5, various analytical needs are solved using one versatile instrument.

Smart Technology
Intuitive, simplified software with customizable workflow solutions create a unique user experience engineered to meet your needs. The Niton XL5 offers unmatched flexibility with custom data field sets and user profiles. Define specific data captures, or create operator permission sets. The Niton XL5 enables easy access to sample readings via wireless transfer to your network share. Using NitonConnect, control your device from the comfort of your computer, or opt to download sample readings. The Niton XL5 features a tilting, color touchscreen to empower viewing from multiple angles. A streamlined interface eases access to scanning (Analyze), reviewing data (Data) and modifying device settings (Settings).

Unmatched Versatility

General metals mode
From analyzing pipes in an oil refinery, to sorting metal in a scrap yard, utilize general metals mode to determine alloy grade and chemistry in seconds. Designed to enhance workflow efficiency, the Niton XL5 delivers accurate metal analysis while conquering your toughest environments. Now more than ever, quality and safety standards around the world encourage manufacturers to implement programs for material verification. Using the Niton XL5, petrochemical refiners, metal fabricators and aerospace/ automotive manufacturers are able to obtain peace of mind knowing that critical-use alloys are not subject to premature or catastrophic failure.

Coatings mode
Coatings are typically applied to metals, alloys and plastics to increase corrosion resistance and/or for decorative purposes. In order to ensure correct component properties, coat weight and thickness must be controlled in industries such as metal finishing, fabrication, automotive and aerospace. The Niton XL5 non-destructivley measures coating weight and plating thickness at the manufacturing line. Use coatings mode to determine coat thickness or weight for up to four (4) layers over a substrate. Users have the ability to measure layers consisting of pure metals, alloys and compounds, while defining substrates consisting of pure metals, alloys, plastics and wood.

Precious metals mode
Small uncertainties in the knowledge of precious metal content may result in significant financial losses for your business. Precious metals mode was designed to deliver outstanding accuracy for the determination of gold, platinum, silver and palladium – and their alloying elements. By using our patented AuDIT feature, you’ll be alerted to gold plating and characteristics of adulterated materials. Use precious metals mode to preserve the profitability of each transaction, ranging from manufacturing and trading, to recycling and refining.

Mining mode
With substantial capital investments at stake, successful mining companies are those that are able to quickly identify and recover the most economically viable resources. Utilize mining mode to gather accurate, real-time geochemical data and maximize overall productivity. Mining mode enables users to determine the concentration of elements from Mg to U in various types of geochemical materials. Reduce overhead by implementing the Niton XL5 for cost effective oil and gas exploration, mineral discovery and mining operations. Bring your lab to the field and discover the difference of the Niton XL5.

Soil mode
The detection and remediation of environmental contaminants from industrial and mining operations is a global challenge. Collecting and analyzing thousands of samples on-site is a requirement for screening, risk assessment and hazardous site modeling. The Niton XL5’s high sensitivity rapidly analyzes soil samples in situ while providing information on heavy metal contaminates. Using soil mode, users can easily detect RCRA metals, priority pollutants and U.S. EPA target analytes with instant and legally- defensible results. Fast decision making means you’ll also achieve results at a fraction of the time and cost of off-site laboratory testing.

Consumer goods modes
The presence of hazardous substances is strictly regulated in consumer goods. Products such as toys, electronics, jewelry, apparel and more require manufacturers to conduct due diligence programs. By using plastic or electronic alloy mode, operators can screen products for heavy metals and halogens to prevent them from reaching store shelves. Ease of use is further enhanced with our patented TestAll technology, enabling non-technical personnel to analyze various materials with confidence. The Niton XL5 tests for all organic and inorganic materials, including metals, ceramics, glass, plastics, wood, fabrics and solders.

The analytical capabilities of the Niton XL5 are not limited to factory enabled calibrations. Our unique algorithms facilitate the analysis of every element from Mg to U for solids and liquids. By identifying samples using their unique spectral fingerprint, the Niton XL5 unlocks the potential to differentiate similar materials with high selectivity. Industries such as archaeometry, counterfeit uncovery operations and pigment identification (in additional to many more) can benefit greatly. The reach for potential applications using the Niton XL5 is seemingly limitless.

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