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Materials Testing
News Release from: Niton UK | Subject: Niton XL3 range of handheld material analysers
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 16 November 2007
Material analyser identify alloys in
under 2s
A range of handheld X-ray fluorescence material analysers use a simple 'point-and-shoot' operation to identify an alloy grade in under two seconds, five times quicker than before.
The Niton XL3 range of handheld material analysers offers a dramatically improved performance The X-ray fluorescence instruments use a simple 'point-and-shoot' operation and typically take less than 2s to identify an alloy grade
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 28 Oct 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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Nilton told manufacturingtalk that the analysing process is now up to five times faster than with previous models.
The instruments are invaluable for a wide range of applications, including scrap recycling, PMI (Positive Material Identification), metal fabrication, electronic component testing, solder analysis, lead paint testing and RoHS and WEEE compliance.
The XL3t achieves the leap in performance through combining advanced electronics with a powerful state-of-the-art X-ray tube.
"These market-leading models enable users to achieve much faster throughput and further raise their productivity," said Michael Sibbald, Niton UK's sales and marketing director.
* Different configurations - the XL3 series is available in a range of configurations and with an assortment of optional features and accessories.
The instruments are supplied with Niton Data Transfer software, a suite of data management utilities that allows users to produce certificates and reports, and monitor or operate the instrument remotely from a PC or PDA.
The software also enables users to document test results, and guarantees the quality and integrity of the data produced.
The XL3t can also be equipped with small-spot sample analysis to allow users to switch between full area analysis for large samples and a 3mm small-spot to analyse small sample areas.
* Operation - the instruments operate on the principle of X-ray fluorescence, which uses X-rays to excite the atoms in the sample and measures the fluorescent X-rays re-emitted by the material.
From this they then rapidly determine the elements present as well as their relative concentrations.
For samples with known ranges of chemical composition, such as common grades of metal alloys, the analysers can also quickly identify most sample types by name.
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