Mining, Geosciences, and XRF: Fast, Accurate Analysis in Your Hands
Fast, accurate mineral assay is a key factor in profitable and efficient exploration and mining operations. Thermo Scientific Niton XRF analyzers are purpose-built to analyze a variety of mineral samples with unmatched precision and speed. These advanced tools support all stages of the mining process, from exploration to tailings analysis.
Thermo Scientific Niton XL5 Plus XRF analyzers provide the mining industry with several benefits, including:
- In-situ analysis in the field
- Lab-quality results (requires lab-quality sample preparation)
- Advanced analysis of bagged soil samples, fully prepared soil samples, in-situ soil and rock samples, mine-face analysis, and core samples.
- Highly accurate and repeatable data
- Light, ergonomic design means all-day handheld or table-top use without fatigue
- Intuitive user interface makes the Thermo Scientific Niton XL5 Plus easy to use
- Accurate, precise factory calibrations for soils and geological/rock samples for quick quantitative elemental data, plus custom calibration software to create site-specific and/or custom calibrations
- Completely non-destructive analysis
- Easily analyze light elements without any extra hardware, attachments, gas flushes, etc. (analytical range is Mg (magnesium) through U (uranium))
- Integrated camera allows users to perfectly position the instrument over the desired analysis area, plus save an image of the analysis area along with the elemental composition results
Whether your task is exploration or laboratory mineral assay, a Thermo Scientific XRF mining analyzer is the right tool for you. Out in the field, in the lab, in the mine, and anywhere else, you can rely on the Niton XRF handheld analyzer to provide real-time elemental data to guide your operations.
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Thermo Scientific Niton XL5 Plus: The Premier Geosciences Research and Teaching Tool

The Niton XL5 Plus is an indispensable research and teaching tool for the geosciences. Sitting at the bleeding edge of XRF technology, the Niton XL5 Plus is capable of fine geochemical analysis, quantification of trace levels of elements in geological samples, the highest accuracy in elemental quantification, easy display and manipulation of raw data, and user-defined calibrations. It's no wonder that this advanced mining instrument can be found in university labs, field sites, and classrooms the world over.
When you partner with Handheld Scientific, you get the benefit of training and support from regional and global experts in geoscience XRF applications, plus a network of university colleagues who trust Thermo Scientific Niton Analyzers with their research goals and student learning.
Don't Wait For Lab-Quality Results
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