Description
New Thermo Scientific™ Niton™ DXL Benchtop XRF Precious Metals Analyzer
Fast, accurate, and completely non‑destructive—ideal for jewelers, pawn shops, refiners, and precious‑metal retailers. The Niton™ DXL brings desktop-grade XRF analysis to your countertop, delivering results comparable to fire assay in just seconds—without acids or complex prep!
Benefits at a Glance
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Speed & Precision: Get results in seconds with fire assay-level accuracy
- Safer & Cleaner: No acids, no messy sample prep, and no hazardous waste.
- Customer Confidence: Transparent testing with visible X-ray chamber increases trust.
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Versatile & Portable: AC or battery operation ideal for both store and field use
- Plating Detection: AuDIT tech ensures you never mistake plating for solid gold
Purpose-Built Features
- Push-of‑a‑button simplicity: Close the lid, press a button, and view results instantly on the bright color touch display
- Lab‑quality accuracy: Measures 22 elements including all precious metals, with accuracy within ⅛ karat of fire assay
- AuDIT™ gold‑plating detection: Instantly flags vermeil or plated items
- Fully nondestructive: Safe for valuable items like jewelry, coins, antiques
- Built‑in CCD camera: Ensures precise sample positioning. Optional 3 mm small‑spot focus available
- Customer‑friendly design: Countertop use, front & rear chamber windows, LED lighting—customers always see the tested item
What’s in the Box
- Niton DXL Analyzer
- 7.2 V Li‑ion battery pack (optional)
- 110/220 V AC adapter
- USB cable + Thermo Scientific NDT™ PC software
- Adhesive tack & spare X‑ray windows
- Internal CCD camera & sample chamber light
- Optional: small‑spot module, spare battery, locking case, external charger
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
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| Analysis Range | 22 elements including all precious metals |
| X‑ray Detector | High‑performance Si‑PIN semiconductor |
| X‑ray Tube | Silver anode, 45 kV max / 80 µA, 8 mm chamber (3 mm option) |
| Display | Color touch‑screen |
| Memory & Storage | 64 MB system memory, 128 MB user storage; 10,000+ readings with spectra |
| Data Transfer | USB (via NDT™ PC software) |
| Power Supply | 7.2 V Li‑ion battery (charges in‑instrument) + 110/220 V AC adapter |
| Size & Weight | 15.6″ × 8.1″ × 10.4″ (396 × 206 × 265 mm); 17 lb (7.7 kg) |
| Accessories Included | Battery, charger, USB cable, adhesive tack, spare X‑ray windows, internal camera |
| Optional Add‑ons | 3 mm small‑spot focus, extra battery, external charger, locking case |
| Security | Password protection |
| Certifications | CE, RoHS |
Applications
Jewelry Appraisers and Pawn Shops
The Niton DXL provides instant, non-destructive analysis of gold, silver, platinum, and other precious metals, allowing appraisers to confidently verify purity without damaging items. Its AuDIT™ technology detects gold plating and fakes, helping pawnbrokers and jewelers protect themselves from counterfeit transactions.
Precious Metal Buyers and Refiners
For scrap gold and jewelry buyers, the DXL ensures fast and accurate metal content analysis on-site, improving transaction speed and trust. Refiners can sort and evaluate incoming materials with confidence, reducing the need for time-consuming fire assays.
Recycling and Scrap Yards
Scrap operations rely on the Niton DXL to sort high-value items like gold-plated connectors, silver contacts, and other reclaimable precious metal components. Its rapid results help improve yield, reduce losses, and optimize the value recovered from electronic and metal waste.
Coin and Bullion Dealers
Authenticity and purity are critical in the coin and bullion market. The Niton DXL quickly verifies the exact elemental makeup of coins, bars, and ingots—without scraping, drilling, or acids—preserving collectible value and ensuring buyer confidence.
Law Enforcement and Customs Inspection
Regulatory agencies use the Niton DXL to detect smuggled or misrepresented precious metals. Its portability and non-destructive testing make it ideal for field inspections, helping identify plated goods, counterfeit coins, or undeclared high-value shipments.
Manufacturing Quality Control
In industrial environments where precious metals are used for conductivity, catalytic, or plating applications, the Niton DXL ensures materials meet exact specifications. Manufacturers rely on it to prevent production errors, reduce rework, and maintain traceability in high-value components.
Optional Accessories:
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Battery: Provides long term, portable power to your Niton DXL for 4+ hours!
- External Battery Charger: Charges your batteries quickly! If you have two batteries, you can charge a spare before your DXL consumes your other battery resulting in infinite power!
Lead Time - typically delivers in 8 weeks!
Documents
- Thermo Scientific Niton DXL Spec Sheet
- Thermo Scientific Niton XRF Family Brochure
- Thermo Scientific Niton DXL Manual
- Acid Testing vs XRF Testing - Niton DXL
- Fire Assay vs XRF - Niton
- Niton DXL Gold Plating Detection Info
- Thermo Scientific Niton DXL Quick Start Guide
To Request a Quote
- Request a Quote Online
- Call us at 919-400-1216
- Email us at sales@alloygeek.com