Portable X-ray fluorescence technology has revolutionized metal and material testing across industries, enabling instant compositional analysis without laboratory delays or sample destruction. Thermo Scientific's Niton analyzer lineup represents industry-leading handheld XRF solutions delivering laboratory-quality elemental analysis in rugged field-portable packages. Understanding the differences between Niton models helps professionals select optimal instruments matching specific testing...

In modern archaeology, X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyzers have become essential tools for everyday research. Their simplicity, speed, and non-destructive nature greatly accelerate the determination of chemical composition, production technology, age indicators, usage patterns, and distribution paths of artifacts. Studying the physical and chemical properties of archaeological objects helps identify their origin (production centers), manufacturing techniques, trade routes, chronological...

Gold analysis is essential today to verify that products match declared quality and purity. Quick, accurate testing is vital for specialists in science, research labs, enterprises, jewelry manufacturing, precious metals trading, pawnshops, and retail stores. XRF gold analyzers provide a reliable, non-destructive solution for these needs.

Multielement analysis of petroleum products is increasingly performed using X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyzers. This method is well-suited to support key processes in petrochemical production, providing rapid, accurate, and non-destructive results. XRF enables reliable determination of sulfur and chlorine content, wear metals, and additives in various products, including automotive fuels (gasoline, diesel), lubricating oils, crude oil, heavy fuel oil, and others.

The chemical composition of cement directly determines its performance as a binder material. Elemental analysis of cement components is a standard practice in the industry to optimize production processes and ensure consistent high quality of the final product. Strict quality requirements stem from cement’s critical role in concrete manufacturing — the most widely used material in construction.

XRF is a fast, accurate, and user-friendly tool for various analytical tasks in the mining industry. It enables on-site analysis of ore samples with minimal preparation, cutting lab assay turnaround from days to minutes. The fundamental parameters method allows direct analysis without calibration standards. Precise measurement of light elements is essential for understanding mineralogy and is particularly important for minerals like bauxite and limestone. During exploration, handheld XRF...

Precious metals are essential not only in jewelry but also in electronics, laboratory equipment, banking, and medicine. Accurate analysis is required to confirm that the material meets the specific requirements of each application. XRF analyzers for precious metals are designed exactly for this task. Knowing the alloying elements or any additional layers on the base metal is critical, as they directly affect strength, corrosion resistance, ductility, and other properties. X-ray...

Coating analysis reveals the elemental composition of surface layers on materials, parts, or products without causing damage. For example, it can determine the makeup of a coating on an alloy component or check jewelry for gilding and unwanted impurities. This technique is widely applied across heavy and light industry, construction, utilities, and other sectors.

Refractory materials form a broad category of heat-resistant inorganic substances essential for withstanding extreme temperatures in industrial furnaces, kilns, and high-heat environments, as well as in certain construction and household applications. Strict analytical control is necessary throughout every stage of their production and application — from raw material verification to final product testing and in-service monitoring.

Refractory materials are heat-resistant inorganic products used in high-temperature industrial processes, construction, and some household applications. Their production and use require strict analytical control at all stages.