Thermo Fisher Scientific – Handheld Elemental & Radiation Detection

Experience matters, especially in industries like scrap metal recycling, fabrication, oil and gas, precious metals, and mining where profitability is tight. Thermo Scientific™ Niton™ handheld elemental analyzers are the proven instrument of choice for handheld X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysis in the field. These lightweight, rugged analyzers provide accurate, non-destructive elemental analysis virtually anywhere – in seconds.

A culture of innovation and a distinguished history of breakthrough achievements have defined Niton analyzerssince we introduced the first handheld XRF instrument in 1994. Many “firsts” have followed, including the:

First use of miniaturized X-ray tubes in one-piece handheld analyzers

First and only isotope-based handheld analyzer that never requires source replacement

First handheld analyzer equipped with an He purge for direct analysis of Mg, Al, Si, P, and S in metal alloys

First handheld small-spot XRF analyzer

First handheld analyzer to feature a 50kV X-ray tube

First geometrically optimized large area drift detector

Niton analyzers are engineered for fast, accurate on-site elemental analysis, from our workhorse Niton XL2 series analyzer to our premier XL5 Plus units. These analyzers reliably perform a variety of metal and alloy analyses across a wide range of industries:

Recycling (scrap metal, automotive catalytic converters, Li-ion batteries)

Positive material identification (PMI) in oil & gas and power generation facilities

Mining and exploration

Environmental analysis – site assessment, monitoring, and clearance testing

Precious metals and jewelry

Manufacturing QC and metal fabrication

Consumer goods (testing for lead, cadmium, and other hazardous substances)

Regulatory compliance (RoHS, ELV, etc.)

The Niton Apollo Handheld analyzer can also perform carbon equivalency (CE) testing utilizing laser induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) technology. Like all Niton handheld analyzers, the Niton Apollo LIBS unit provides quick, reliable elemental analysis in rugged field conditions.