Thermo Fisher releases Niton XL5 Plus XRF analyzer
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Tewksbury, Massachusetts, has released its Niton XL5 Plus hand-held X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyzer. The Niton XL5 Plus helps businesses mitigate risk through the use of XRF technology by providing lab-quality elemental analysis directly in the field.
According to a news release from Thermo Fisher, the Niton XL5 Plus is one of the smallest and lightest portable XRF analyzers on the market and weighs only 2.8 pounds. It provides users with greater accessibility in hard-to-maneuver workspaces while reducing operator fatigue. Featuring enhanced software and improved detector technology, the Niton XL5 Plus provides analytical performance and accuracy when analyzing both light elements and heavy metals.
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