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Great service and exceptional delivery time

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Olympus Vanta Element Stick on Kapton Window
Product is as described and worked perfectly in my tracer 5

Product is as described and worked perfectly in my tracer 5.

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What is a Handheld XRF Analyzer?

Handheld XRF analyzers instantly identify metals and measure elemental composition without damaging the sample.

They are widely used in scrap metal recycling, PMI, mining, and environmental testing where fast, accurate results are critical.

What Can Handheld XRF Analyze?

  • Metals and alloys (stainless, aluminum, copper, etc.)
  • Precious metals (gold, silver, platinum)
  • Soil and environmental samples
  • Mining ores and geochemical materials

Why Use Handheld XRF?

  • Instant grade identification in seconds
  • Non-destructive testing
  • Reduce lab costs and delays
  • Improve accuracy and decision-making in the field
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New Niton XL5 Plus showing sorted alloys behind itNEW Thermo Scientific Niton XL5 Plus – Alloy Sorting, Scrap Metal, Welds
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New Niton XL5 Plus showing sorted alloys behind itNEW Thermo Scientific Niton XL5 Plus – Alloy Sorting, Scrap Metal, Welds
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Thermo Scientific Niton XL3t 980 GOLDD+ Handheld XRF – Small-Spot Weld & Alloy Analyzer
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