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Which Niton Elemental Analyzer is Right for Me?
Selecting the right elemental analyzer starts with understanding your application requirements. Niton™ handheld XRF analyzers provide fast, non-destructive elemental analysis for a wide range of materials and applications, while Niton™ handheld LIBS analyzers deliver rapid alloy identification, grade verification, and carbon analysis. Use this guide to compare technologies, analytical capabilities, and key features to determine which Niton analyzer best meets your testing, quality assurance, manufacturing, recycling, or material identification needs.
Compare Niton handheld XRF and LIBS analyzers by application, elemental coverage, and analytical performance.
Handheld XRF and LIBS Analyzer Selection Guide
- Specifications
- Applications
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| Niton Apollo | Niton XL5 Plus | Niton XL5e | Niton XL3t GOLDD+ | Niton XL2 Plus | Niton XL2 100G | Niton DXL | |
| Analytical Specifications | |||||||
| Technology | LIBS | XRF | XRF | XRF | XRF | XRF | XRF |
| Analytical Source | 1064nm laser, charge coupled device (CCD) | 5W x-ray tube, extra large area silicon drift detector (SDD) | 5W x-ray tube, silicon drift detector (SDD) | 2W x-ray tube, silicon drift detector (SDD) | 2W x-ray tube, silicon drift detector (SDD) | 2W x-ray tube, Si-PIN detector | 2W x-ray tube, Si-PIN detector |
| Elemental Range1 | C, Al, Si, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Nb, Mo, W | Mg-U (ultra low light element detection), Na (spectrum based detection) |
Mg-U (enhanced element detection) |
Mg-U | Mg-U | Ti-Bi | Ti-Pb |
| Spot Size | 50 µm standard | 8 mm standard 3 mm optional |
8 mm standard | 8 mm standard 3 mm optional |
8 mm standard | 8 mm standard | 8 mm standard 3 mm optional |
| Instrument Specifications | |||||||
| Weight2 | 6.4 lbs. | 2.8 lbs. | 2.8 lbs. | 3.4 lbs. | 3.4 lbs. | 3.4 lbs. | 17 lbs. |
| Dimensions | 12.0 x 13.0 x 4.0 in. |
9.5 x 8.2 x 2.7 in. |
9.54 x 8.19 x 2.67 in | 9.6 x 9.0 x 3.8 in. |
10.0 x 10.8 x 4.0 in. |
10.0 x 10.8 x 4.0 in. |
15.6 x 8.1 x 10.4 in. |
| Memory Readings Capacity3 | 5,000 | < 130,000 | < 130,000 |
< 10,000 | < 10,000 | < 10,000 | < 10,000 |
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| Display Screen | Tilting | Tilting | Fixed Angle | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting |
| Touchscreen/ Directional Keys | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Micro Camera | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Macro Camera | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
| Bluetooth4 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| GPS | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| WiFi | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Hot Swap Battery | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Splash + Dust Proof (IP54 Rated) |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Detector Protection | N/A | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Integrated Fan6 | ✓ | ||||||
This table is non-exhaustive and details best sellers from the Niton XRF and LIBS product lines. Instrument specifications and applications vary by model type. Additional calibrations and configurations are available. Contact us to learn more.
1. Elemental range dependent upon selected calibration modes. 2. Displayed weight includes battery. 3. Includes spectra. Fewer readings can be saved if macro/ micro images are included. 4. Enables connection to PC, printer, barcode reader, and external GPS. 5. All models can be connected to external GPS via Bluetooth 6. For extended use without overheating
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| Niton Apollo | Niton XL5 Plus | Niton XL5e | Niton XL3t GOLDD+ | Niton XL2 Plus | Niton XL2 100G | Niton DXL | |
| Metals / Alloys | |||||||
| Carbon Steel, Low Alloy Steel | ★★★ | ★★ | ★ | ★ |
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| Stainless Steel L-Grades | ★★★ | ||||||
| Scrap Metal Recycling |
★ | ★★ | ★★★ | ★★ | ★★★ | ★★ | |
| Positive Material ID (PMI) |
★★★ | ★★★ | ★★ | ★★ | ★★ | ★ |
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| Manufacturing QA / QC |
★★ | ★★★ | ★★ | ★★ | ★★ | ★ |
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| Coatings | |||||||
| Metal Coatings | ★★★ | ★★ | ★ | ||||
| Precious Metals | |||||||
| Jewelry & Precious Metals Analysis | ★★ | ★★ | ★★ | ★★★ | |||
| Automotive Catalysts | ★★★ | ||||||
| Mining | |||||||
| Greenfield Exploration | ★★★ | ★★ | ★★ | ★ | |||
| Oil & Gas Exploration | ★★★ | ★★ | ★★ | ||||
| Grade Control | ★★★ | ★★ | ★★ | ★ | |||
| Rare Earth Elements | ★★★ | ||||||
| Environmental Hazards | |||||||
| Soils | ★★★ |
★★ | ★★ | ★ | |||
Industrial Lead Paint |
★★ | ★★ | ★ | ||||
| Residential Lead Paint | |||||||
| Dust, Air Filters | ★★ | ||||||
| Consumer Goods | |||||||
| Children's Toys, Apparel, Jewelry, Furniture |
★★★ | ★★ | ★★ | ★ | |||
| RoHS / Halogen-free WEEE | ★★★ | ★★ | ★ | ||||
| Art & Archaeometry | |||||||
| Metal Artifacts, Pigments, Ceramics, etc.. | ★★★ | ★★ | ★★ | ★ | |||
★ = Good, ★★ = Better, ★★★ = Best; Rating system evaluates analytical performance, instrument form factor, specifications and application needs.
This table is non-exhaustive and details best sellers from the Niton XRF and LIBS product lines. Instrument specifications and applications vary by model type. Additional calibrations and configurations are available. Contact us to learn more.
For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.