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Thermo Scientific Niton Analyzers - History and Background
Founded more than 20 years ago, we are the world's leading producer of handheld x-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyzers, with over 25,000 units installed worldwide. In addition to our headquarters in Billerica, Massachusetts, USA, we maintain offices in Munich, Germany and Hong Kong.
A culture of innovation and a distinguished history of breakthrough achievements have defined our instruments since we introduced the first handheld XRF analyzer in 1994. Many "firsts" have followed, including the:
- First use of miniaturized x-ray tubes in one-piece handheld analyzers
- First and only isotope-based handheld XRF analyzer that never requires source replacement
- First handheld analyzer equipped with an He purge for direct analysis of Mg, Al, Si, P, and S in metal alloys
- First handheld small-spot XRF analyzer
- First and only handheld XRF analyzer to feature a 50kV x-ray tube
- First geometrically optimized large area drift detector
The company has been awarded numerous patents and has received many honors and awards, including three R&D 100 Awards, most recently in 2008.
Handheld Thermo Scientific Niton XRF analyzers provide you with rapid, reliable, nondestructive, on-site sample analysis. They are used for a variety of applications, including:
- Identification and analysis of metal alloys, including precious metal & jewelry analysis
- Compliance testing for RoHS, WEEE, and ELV regulations
- Elemental analysis for problematic drywall;sulfur corrosion on copper pipes
- Testing for lead and cadmium in toys, jewelry, apparel, and other consumer goods
- Mineral exploration and mining
- Environmental site assessment, monitoring and clearance testing
- Lead-based paint testing and RRP compliance
- Coating thickness measurement
We are committed to making the highest performance, easiest to use, most economical handheld analyzers in the world...to giving you the tools that help you work more productively than ever before...and to enabling you to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
