Thermo Scientific Niton XL3 980 GOLDD+ Handheld XRF Analyzer Mining Cu/Zn, Mining Ta/Hf, and General Metals Analytical Modes

Thermo Niton XL3 980 — Advanced Handheld XRF Analyzer w/ Metals, Soils & Spectral Fingerprint (Refurbished)

The Thermo Scientific Niton XL3 980 with GOLDD+ detector technology bridges the gap between field portability and laboratory-grade performance. Refurbished and function-tested, this analyzer supports licensed modes for Metals, Soils & Minerals, and Spectral Fingerprint, providing researchers, QA/QC professionals, and geochemists with high-precision elemental analysis across a wide range of applications.

Why It Helps

• Research-ready sensitivity: Detects light elements (Mg, Al, Si, P, S) without helium or vacuum, expanding the analytical envelope for advanced applications.
• Spectral Fingerprint mode: Stores full spectral data for advanced material fingerprinting, R&D studies, and geochemical classification.
• Laboratory performance, handheld format: GOLDD+ detector enables rapid, precise results in the field or in controlled lab environments.

Key Highlights

• Analytical range Mg to U, supporting both industrial and research-level elemental studies.
• GOLDD+ drift detector: 10x faster, 3x more precise than standard detectors.
• Integrated CCD camera and small-spot analysis for precise sample targeting.
• Internal storage for >10,000 readings with full spectra.
• Connectivity via USB, Bluetooth, and RS-232 for research workflows.

Licensed Analytical Modes

Applications

The XL3 980 is a versatile research instrument for metallurgy, geochemistry, mineral exploration, and environmental analysis. Its licensed modes make it ideal for laboratories, universities, and R&D organizations requiring robust, reproducible, and portable elemental analysis.

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