Description
Replace Your Original Niton QC Standard with the Genuine OEM Reference Sample
The Thermo Scientific™ Niton™ Multi Element RCRA QC Standard (Part Number 180-661) is the original factory quality control sample supplied with many Thermo Scientific Niton handheld XRF analyzers configured for Soil mode. Designed for routine instrument performance verification, this OEM reference material provides nominal concentrations for the principal RCRA metals, allowing operators to quickly confirm analyzer stability before and during field work.
If your original QC standard has been lost, damaged, contaminated, or simply worn from years of daily use, this genuine OEM replacement restores the same quality control workflow recommended for Thermo Scientific Niton handheld XRF analyzers.
Unlike a Certified Reference Material (CRM), the Niton Multi Element RCRA QC Standard is intended for daily quality control and instrument health monitoring. It contains established reference values for routine verification but is not certified through an accredited reference material program.
Alloy Geek supplies genuine Thermo Scientific Niton OEM quality control standards for customers who need dependable replacement accessories and professional handheld XRF support.
Why Choose the Genuine Niton QC Standard?
Every handheld XRF analyzer should be verified before collecting important analytical data. The Niton Multi Element RCRA QC Standard provides a quick, repeatable method for confirming that your analyzer continues operating within expected performance limits.
Because this is the same QC standard originally supplied with many Niton analyzers, it is the preferred replacement for users who want to maintain their existing quality control procedures without changing reference materials.
Nominal Reference Values
The Thermo Scientific Niton Multi Element RCRA QC Standard (P/N 180-661) contains the following nominal elemental concentrations:
| Element | Nominal Concentration |
|---|---|
| Barium (Ba) | 1000 ppm |
| Silver (Ag) | 500 ppm |
| Arsenic (As) | 500 ppm |
| Cadmium (Cd) | 500 ppm |
| Chromium (Cr) | 500 ppm |
| Lead (Pb) | 500 ppm |
| Selenium (Se) | 500 ppm |
These reference values are provided by Thermo Scientific for routine quality control and instrument verification of Niton handheld XRF analyzers. This material is intended as a QC standard and should not be considered a Certified Reference Material (CRM).
Typical Applications
- Daily handheld XRF quality control
- Instrument performance verification
- Soil mode verification
- Environmental consulting
- Brownfield investigations
- Lead-contaminated soil screening
- RCRA metals analysis
- Industrial hygiene
- Environmental remediation
- Operator training
- Instrument troubleshooting
- Preventative maintenance programs
Compatible Handheld XRF Analyzers
Designed for all handheld XRF analyzers for soil mode, not only the Thermo Scientific Nitons.
Why Perform Daily Quality Control?
Daily quality control is one of the simplest ways to verify analyzer performance before collecting field data.
Routine testing with the same reference material helps identify:
- Instrument drift
- Detector contamination
- X-ray tube degradation
- Electronic instability
- Calibration changes
- Unexpected analytical bias
Many environmental consultants and laboratories maintain QC control charts using this standard to monitor long-term analyzer performance.
OEM Product Features
- Genuine Thermo Scientific OEM accessory
- Original Niton Part Number 180-661
- Factory Multi Element RCRA QC Standard
- Designed for daily handheld XRF quality control
- Stable, homogeneous reference material
- Ideal replacement for lost or damaged factory QC samples
- Supports instrument performance verification
- Convenient for laboratory and field use
What's Included
- Genuine Thermo Scientific Niton Multi Element RCRA QC Standard
- Protective storage container
- Reference value documentation
Why Buy from Alloy Geek?
At Alloy Geek, handheld XRF is our specialty.
We supply genuine OEM accessories, replacement parts, quality control standards, and certified reference materials for the world's leading handheld XRF analyzers. Every product we offer is selected because it supports real-world handheld XRF users—not simply because it's available.
Whether you're replacing a missing factory QC sample or building a comprehensive quality assurance program, our team understands the practical challenges of portable XRF analysis and can help you choose the right reference materials for your application.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the original Niton QC Standard?
Yes. This is the genuine Thermo Scientific Niton Multi Element RCRA QC Standard, Part Number 180-661.
Is this a Certified Reference Material (CRM)?
No. This product is a factory quality control standard intended for routine instrument verification. It contains nominal reference values but is not certified through an accredited CRM program.
Which Niton analyzers use this QC Standard?
This QC standard is commonly supplied with Thermo Scientific Niton handheld XRF analyzers configured for Soil and Environmental analysis, including the XL2, XL3t, and XL5 Series.
Why would I need a replacement QC Standard?
Many users replace their original QC sample after it becomes lost, contaminated, damaged, or worn through years of routine use. Maintaining a consistent quality control standard helps verify instrument performance and supports long-term QA/QC documentation.