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Enhanced Scrap Metal Analysis & Identification

The scrap metal recycling industry has become a major player in the global economy, but correctly identifying the composition of metals and alloys presents many challenges. A wide variety of metals are entering scrap yards, often with unknown origins and misidentified compositions, and some contain impurities or hazardous elements. Fast, accurate sorting and metal identification is critical to the success of your business, as even minor inaccuracies can lead to financial losses or jeopardize your clients' safety.

Thermo Scientific analysis tools offer rapid, precise scrap metal analysis and identification to maximize performance, safety, and productivity. Contact one of our specialists today to find out more

Advanced Solutions For Your Scrap Metal Recycling Needs

Thermo Scientific's top-of-class analysis and identification tools will empower your business to quickly and accurately determine the exact chemical composition of scrap:

  • Handheld XRF and LIBS analyzers provide fast, non-destructive analysis of a wide variety of metals and alloys, verifying the composition down to trace elements
  • Handheld XRF provides grade ID in as little as 2 seconds
  • Our advanced radiation detection and monitoring devices measure radiation levels with unparalleled sensitivity and reliability, identifying any radioactive contaminants that threaten the scrap metal recycling workflow with enhanced speed and precision

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Thermo Scientific Niton XRF Analyzers

Rapid, precise scrap metal analysis is at your fingertips. Lightweight yet rugged, Thermo Scientific Niton XRF Analyzers use non-destructive x-ray fluorescence (XRF) technology to provide fast, lab-quality elemental analysis of scrap metal under the toughest conditions. Use our smart and ever-evolving alloy grade library to maximize the efficiency and productivity of your scrap metal sorting procedures. From trace levels to commercially pure metals, Thermo Scientific Niton XRF Analyzers deliver advanced metal analysis with unmatched speed, performance, and portability.

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Thermo Scientific Niton LIBS Analyzers

Put lab-quality scrap metal analysis in the palm of your hand. Thermo Scientific Niton LIBS Analyzers use laser induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) to determine the exact chemical composition of scrap metal with point-and-shoot precision and speed. Engineered to provide superior carbon analysis and low detection limits, these analyzers are perfect for low alloy steel and stainless steel sorting based on their carbon content. Conquer your toughest analytical challenges with Thermo Scientific Niton LIBS Analyzers' laser-focused results.

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Thermo Scientific Radiation Detectors

Discover radiation threats with the push of a button. Thermo Fisher Scientific Radiation Detectors provide real-time gamma radiation detection with high sensitivity neutron response, empowering your scrap metal recycling business to prevent contaminated scrap from entering the supply stream and threatening the safety of your employees, products, and facility. These radiation detectors assess whether radioactivity is of natural or artificial (man-made) origin, quickly and accurately identifying radiation sources. With unmatched sensitivity and reliability, Thermo Fisher Scientific Radiation Detectors are designed to meet all your radiation safety needs.

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Proven Technology, Proven Results

Don't sabotage your success with slow, unreliable sorting and metal identification technology. Whether you operate a single local scrap yard or a worldwide scrap recycling business, you can rely on Thermo Scientific's premier metal analysis and identification tools to maximize the performance, safety, and productivity of your scrap metal recycling business.

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