Thermo Fisher Scientific has announced that it will demonstrate the latest models in its range of Thermo Scientific Niton handheld XRF analysers at MS and T 2011.
The Thermo Scientific Niton XL2 GOLDD Series and the enhanced Thermo Scientific Niton XL3t GOLDD+ Series are said to provide accuracy in grade identification and alloy chemistry in seconds.
Thermo Scientific's geometrically optimised large-area drift detector (GOLDD) technology is designed to deliver faster measurement times and lower detection limits.
The technology also allows the analysis of light elements such as magnesium, aluminum, silicon, phosphorus and sulphur without helium purge or vacuum assist.
According to the company, the Niton XL2 GOLDD and enhanced Niton XL3t GOLDD+ offer the aerospace, metal fabrication, foundry and related industries a range of products that are engineered to help eliminate any guesswork in verifying metal alloys for manufacturing quality assurance.
Niton XL2 GOLDD analysers have a 45kV, 100uA X-ray tube and are lightweight yet ruggedly built to withstand severe environments.
Ergonomically designed and featuring daylight-readable icons, the Niton XL2 GOLDD incorporates customisable menus for ease of use, multi-language options and a standard analytical range of more than 30 elements from magnesium to uranium.
Niton XL3t GOLDD+ analysers with their 50kV, 200uA X-ray tubes and tilting, colour, touch-screen display are said to deliver lab-quality analysis on almost any alloy grade and provide high performance and sensitivity for demanding applications.
For ultra-low magnesium analysis, there is a helium-purge option.
The Niton XL3t GOLDD+ allows users to identify free-machining stainless steels based on sulphur content.
Additionally, the integrated Thermo Scientific Camshot CCD camera comes standard for accurate sample positioning and image capture, while the optional Thermo Scientific Weldspot small-spot feature isolates welds.
Handheld Thermo Scientific Niton analysers are engineered for taking measurements anywhere, anytime, with accurate results available in seconds, the company claims.
These non-destructive instruments enable the integrated storage of all test results, which are completely tamperproof.
Multiple communication options are incorporated, including Bluetooth wireless and USB communications.
Both Series analysers also come standard with Thermo Scientific Niton Data Transfer (NDT) software, a suite of data-management utilities that allows users to set operator permissions, print certificates of analysis to document results, export data into standard formats or operate the analyser remotely from a PC.
MS and T will take place on 18-19 October at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, Ohio.
