Measurement and testing
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Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., (USA) have announced the Niton XL3t Series with geometrically optimized large area drift detector (GOLDD) technology. Groundbreaking GOLDD technology delivers improvements in light element detection, overall sensitivity and measurement times as much as 10 times faster than conventional Si-PIN detectors, and up to 3 times more precise than conventional smaller, silicon drift detectors.
Thermo Fisher was able to surpass the performance of conventional Si-PIN and SDD detectors by combining the award-winning Niton XL3’s 50kV, 2-watt x-ray tube, closely optimized geometry and patented signal processing hardware and software. When combined with the proprietary large area drift detector, it creates GOLDD technology, delivering superior performance in the form of faster analysis and lower detection limits. Further, this innovation allows light element detection of magnesium (Mg), aluminum (Al), silicon (Si), phosphorus (P) and sulphur (S) without helium or vacuum purging. ‘The Niton XL3t with GOLDD technology brings true lab-quality performance to a handheld XRFanalyser. Although it’s easy to use and delivers fast analysis, it is extremely accurate, precise and can measure light elements without helium or vacuum assistance,’ said Bob Wopperer, Thermo Fisher’s director of business development for Thermo Scientific Niton Analyzers. ‘Wha’s more, it is the ideal multipurpose instrument, whether you need to analyse metal alloys, carry out mining exploration and mapping, detect soil contaminants, or screen toys, electronics and consumer goods for prohibited substances.’
PIN 27.2 Apr/May 2026
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