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Thermo Scientific Niton XL3t 980 GOLDD Handheld XRF Analyzer

The Niton XL3t 980 is a high performance handheld X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyzer from Thermo Scientific. With GOLDD (Geometrically Optimized Large Area Drift Detector) technology it delivers real time lab quality elemental analysis of metals, alloys, soils, ores, and consumer goods, and it handles the difficult light elements (Mg, Al, Si, P, S) without helium purge or a vacuum pump. It suits scrap and alloy sorting, positive material identification, mining, environmental screening, and product compliance testing.

Key Features Niton XL3t 980

• GOLDD detector technology: a large area drift detector that delivers measurement times up to 10 times faster than conventional Si-PIN detectors and higher precision than smaller silicon drift detectors
• Light element analysis without helium or vacuum: reliable detection of Mg, Al, Si, P, and S, with an optional helium purge for ultra low light element detection
• High count rate performance: up to 180,000 cps throughput with resolution below 185 eV at 60,000 cps for lower detection limits and faster analysis
• Powerful X-ray tube: silver anode tube which in the GOLDD+ model runs at 6 to 50 kV and up to 200 µA
• Wide analytical range: up to 30 elements from Mg to U depending on the application
• Lab-quality results in the field: includes tramp and trace elements
• Tilting color touchscreen: easy to read and use in different working positions
• Niton Data Transfer (NDT) software: standard PC software for transferring, managing, and reporting measurement data
• Extensive accessories: SmartStand portable test stand stationary benchtop stand mobile test stand Extend a Pole for hard to reach samples, welding mask, HotFoot hot surface adapter, soil testing guard, and 3 mm small spot collimation
• Rugged handheld design: built for demanding industrial and field environments

Typical Applications

• Positive material identification (PMI) and alloy grading
• Scrap metal and recycling sorting
• Mining, exploration, and ore grade control
• Soil and environmental contamination screening
• Consumer goods and electronics compliance testing such as RoHS screening
• Quality control and incoming inspection in manufacturing

Why Choose It

The Niton XL3t 980 combines fast measurement strong light element performance and low detection limits in a handheld instrument that is practical for field use. Not needing helium or a vacuum pump simplifies operation and cuts running costs and a broad choice of accessories lets one analyzer handle metals, soils, and hard to reach samples.