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- 1. Thermo Scientific NITON XRF Analyzers
- 2. 2 Proprietary & Confidential The World Leader in Serving Science • $ 24 billion in revenues • $1 billion spent on R&D • 70,000 employees • 50+ countries
- 3. 3 Proprietary & Confidential Field Safety Instruments (FSI) • More than 400 employees worldwide • Headquartered near Boston, USA in Tewksbury, MA • Core Technologies: XRF, NIR, FT-IR, RAMAN • Major Applications: 1. Molecular analysis –human health and public safety, delivering lab-accurate analysis at the point of need Safety and Security Pharmaceutical Feed, Food and Agriculture 2. Elemental analysis – The pioneer in x-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysis, bringing the lab to the field with speed, accuracy, and ease of use Precious Metal Analysis (PMA) Mining and Exploration Scrap Metal Sorting Positive Material Identification (PMI) – refining Fabrication Regulatory
- 4. 4 Proprietary & Confidential FSI Center of Excellence Tewksbury, MA, USA
- 5. 5 Proprietary & Confidential Field Safety Instruments (FSI) PharmaChem (Raman, NIR) • Pharmaceutical / Nutraceutical RMID • Anti-counterfeiting • Asbestos Screening • Plastic and Polymer Identification • Plastics Recycling Safety & Security (Raman, FTIR) •Explosives •Chemical Weapons •Hazardous Materials •Narcotics & Forensics Industrial (XRF) •Positive Material Identification •Scrap, Metals and Alloys •Mining •Consumer Product Safety/Toys •Jewelry/Precious metals www.thermoscientific.com/pai
- 6. 6 Proprietary & Confidential More than 30,000 Thermo Scientific Niton XRF analyzers are in use daily in more than 75 countries on six continents Worldwide Service and Support A dedicated network of more than 70 distributors and 30 factory-trained service centers around the world
- 7. 7 Proprietary & Confidential • Since late 1970s, XRF has evolved through 7 generations; each generation has added new capabilities • Smaller • Faster • Better performance • Easier to use • Today, nearly all alloys can be tested with these powerful tools Evolution of Portable XRF
- 8. 8 Proprietary & Confidential Thermo Scientific Niton Analyzers – A Family Revolution • 1994 – Niton® XL-300 Analyzer • Introduced for lead-paint analysis • 2002 – Niton XLt Series • First mass produced x-ray tube-based handheld XRF analyzer • 2007 – Niton XL3 Series • Integrated tilting color touch-screen display; customizable menus; optional camera & small spot • 2008 – Niton XL3t GOLDD™ Series • Up to 10X faster testing times than conventional technologies; up to 3X more precise; light element detection (Mg-S) • 2009 – Niton XL2 Series • Value choice – fast, accurate, lightweight, rugged • 2010 – Niton XL2 GOLDD • Exceptional accuracy, precision & ease of use; light element detection (Mg-S) • 2010 – Niton XL3t GOLDD+ • Enhanced GOLDD technology – superior light element (Mg-S) analysis; lowest LODs; fastest measurement times
- 9. 9 Proprietary & Confidential Current Product Portfolio Product Positioning
- 10. 10 Proprietary & Confidential Niton Product Line - Common Features • Quality and reliability • Accurate analysis and wide analysis range • Speed of analysis • Ease of use • Lightweight, Ergonomic design • Rugged, moisture- and dust-proof • Long battery life • Market leading XRF instruments Niton XL5 Niton XL3t Niton XL2 Niton DXL
- 11. 11 Proprietary & Confidential Periodic Table
- 12. 12 Proprietary & Confidential The Electromagnetic Spectrum Radio Microwave Infrared Visible UV X-Rays Gamma What are X-rays? X-rays are Electromagnetic Radiation
- 13. 13 Proprietary & Confidential Kα x-ray Lα x-ray X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) – A Simple Overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - K L M-shells 1.25% Cr 0.5% Mo ……… 1. X-ray ejects K-shell electron 2. L-shell electron moves to replace ejected K-shell electron, M-shell electron replaces L-shell, etc… 3. Reduced energy state is given off as a “Kα”, “Lα”, etc. x-rays, the energies of which are read by the detector 4. The x-ray energies and fluxes are interpreted by the analyzer into the corresponding elements, concentrations, and resultant alloy grade Alloy Grade P11
- 14. 14 Proprietary & Confidential PXRF – Hardware Components Excitation Source (Tube) Sample Detector Analyzer Computer
- 15. 15 Proprietary & Confidential XRF – Hardware - SiPIN Detector Beryllium Window Detector Temperature Monitor Cooler Mounting Stud FET Cooling: Thermoelectrically cooled (Peltier) Window: Beryllium Count Rates: 3,000 – 20,000 cps Resolution: 170-240 eV at Mn k-alpha
- 16. 16 Proprietary & Confidential Hardware – Si Drift Detector (SDD) Packaging: Similar to PIN Detector Cooling: Peltier Count Rates : 50,000 – 300,000 cps Resolution: 140-180 eV at Mn K-alpha Size: 5-30 mm
- 17. 17 Proprietary & Confidential Calibration • Calibration - the act of checking or adjusting (by comparison with a standard) the accuracy of a measuring instrument.* • All quantitative analytical methods require calibration. • Fundamental Parameters (FP) is an algorithmic approach that does not require any standards * The Online Free Dictionary XRF Calibration Methods Fundamental Parameters (FP) Empirical Other
- 18. 18 Proprietary & Confidential Calibration Methods – Fundamental Parameters vs. Empirical FP Empirical Eliminates the need for calibration standards and calibration curves Larger variation of known and unknown sample compositions Compensation for geometrical effects (odd shaped samples) Ease of adding new elements Thermo Fisher’s FP algorithm provides results for 22 elements with little regard for the range of concentrations
- 19. 19 Proprietary & Confidential Niton XL2 Product Line Summary Niton XL2 Niton XL2 GOLDD Model 100 100G 500 700 800 950 970 980 Primary Application Precious Metals Metals Mining Regulatory Metals Mining Regulatory Metals Detector PIN 6 mm SDD X-ray tube 38 kV-Ag 45kV-2W-Ag Light Elements No Yes Camera No Yes Small Spot No Cal Modes P G D,M B,H,Ap G D,M B,H,Ap G Accessories Mobile Stand None Mobile Stand Portable Test Stand None Mobile Stand Portable Test Stand None
- 20. 20 Proprietary & Confidential Niton XL3 & XL5 Product Line Summary XL3t XL3t GOLDD XL3t GOLDD+ XL3t Ultra XL5 Model 500 800 700S 950 970 980 955 975 985 n/a Primary Application Mining Metals Reg Mining Reg Metals Mining Reg Metals Metals Detector PIN 6 mm SDD X-ray tube 50 kV-2W-Au 50kV-2W-Ag 50kV-5W-Ag Light Elements No Yes Camera Micro Micro / Macro Small Spot Optional Cal Modes D,M G B,H,Ap D,M B,H,Ap G D,M B,H,Ap G G
- 21. 21 Proprietary & Confidential XL5 Comparison Key Features XL2 100G XL2 800 XL2 980 XL3t 985/980 XL5 Weight and Size 1.6 kg 1.6 kg 1.6 kg 1.6 kg 1.3 kg X-Ray Tube Power • Heavy element detection (Ba, Sb, Pb, Sn, Cd) 38kV – 2W 45kV – 2W 50kV – 2W 50kV – 2W 50kV – 5W Detector Technology • Improving light element analysis (Mg-S) / overall performance Si-PIN Si-PIN SDD 25mm2 SDD 30mm2 SDD 25mm2 SDD Available Modes General Metals All All All + SS / He General Metals Design/ features • tilt-screen display, hot swap, GPS, SW Tilt screen, GPS Tilt screen, GPS Tilt screen, GPS, Hot swap Camera & Display • Identify textures, store image with analytical results, macro camera NA Micro Micro Micro Micro + macro Small spot sample positioning • Analyze mineral grains, breccia clasts, vein bands NA Weld mask Weld mask 3mm collimator 3mm collimator
- 22. 22 Proprietary & Confidential Fabrication, Manufacturing QA/QC XL2 100G XL2 800 XL2 980 XL3t 980 XL5 Routine alloy ID & analysis, No light elements required Perform QA/QC of in-process components and final assemblies Recover unknown assets & inventory (LE possible) Light alloy analysis: Aluminum , Titanium, Magnesium alloys Measure light elements in bronzes, super- alloys and steels Small sample and weld analysis Coating weight/ Coating thickness analysis Released Q1 2017
- 23. 23 Proprietary & Confidential PMI – Oil & Gas and Power Generation XL2 100G XL2 800 XL2 980 XL3t 980 XL5 Routine alloy ID & analysis, No light elements required Sulfidation corrosion Si > 0.1%. Residual elements in HF alkylation units Ni+Cr+Cu < 0.2% Trace element analysis, tramp and residual elements Flow accelerated corrosion (FAC) Low Cr analysis (0.10%). Small sample and weld analysis Non-metal analysis: sludge, deposit, refractory materials Released Q3 2017
- 24. 24 Proprietary & Confidential Scrap Recycling XL2 100G XL2 800 XL2 980 XL3t 980 XL5 Stainless steel sorting 304/316 etc Non-Ferrous: Cu, Ni, Co, Zr alloy analysis High temperature alloys, Ni superalloy sorting Light alloy sorting: Aluminum , Titanium, Magnesium alloys Measure tramp/trace elements for guaranteed melt chemistry Precious metal scrap analysis, Au, Ag, Pt, Audit Catalytic converter Pt, Rh, Pd analysis Released Q4 2017
- 25. 25 Proprietary & Confidential Precious Metals Analyzer, Niton DXL • Shielded closed-beam system • “Elegant” design fit for retail showroom • Small footprint • 15.6” d x 8.1” w x 10.4” h (396 x 206 x 265 mm) • 17 lbs. (7.7 kg) • Large LED-lit sample chamber • 6.9” d x 7.2” w x 5.2” h (172 x 184 x 133 mm) • AC or battery powered • 2W 45kV tube • Integrated system check • Integrated sample positioning camera w/small-spot option • Large front & rear viewing windows • 22 element suite • Au, Ni, Zn, Cu, Mn, Ti, Cr, Fe, Co, Ga, Ir, Pt, Pb, Ru, Rh, Pd, Ag, Cd, In, Sn, Ge and W • Improved user interface Integrated CCD Camera with Optional 3mm spot size
- 26. 26 Proprietary & Confidential One Tool, Many Industries Alloys Scrap metal recycling, PMI,quality control in production, fabrication and manufacturing Environmental Based on US EPA Method 6200, FPXRF has become the standard for on-site screening of inorganics in soils RoHS Solder, components, PCBs and finished goods are all gating points for RoHS compliance Mining Greenfield exploration, drilling programs and ore grade assessment require timely, accurate data for operations Also: Archeometry, Forensics, and many more… Toys Rapid screening of toys for lead and other heavy metals
- 27. 27 Proprietary & Confidential Environmental Market • In-Situ, measure direct to the soil for fast screening • Ex-Situ, measure prepared or bagged samples. • EU is working on procedures for the use of field portable XRF. Scandinavia is main market
- 28. 28 Proprietary & Confidential Mining and Mineral Exploration Markets • Base metal mining operations historically employed lab-based XRF analyzers • New Niton products will enable use in precious metal mining
- 29. 29 Proprietary & Confidential Archeometry, Museum Artifacts Handheld XRF analyzer can be used for cataloguing and identification of museum objects, matching pieces together Testing paintings “The Scream” and “Madonna” by Edvard Munch at the University in Oslo
- 30. 30 Proprietary & Confidential TOYS / Consumer Goods Screening Large, extended objects Irregular shape and small objects
- 31. 31 Proprietary & Confidential Metal Alloys Testing Market • Applications: PMI, recycling, fabrication, production, aerospace • Used for rapid grade identification and chemical analysis
- 32. 32 Proprietary & Confidential Positive Material Identification
- 33. 33 Proprietary & Confidential XL5 has multiple unique selling points against all the competitors • Smaller size (can access more measurement points than any other competitor) • Lighter weight • Best light element performance • More powerful 5W X-ray tube • Ingress protection- IP54 • Faster Processor • Cutting edge feature set • Macro camera • Hot swap battery • Internal GPS • Best small spot analysis in the market • User Profiles Summary – High End Competition Fast. Light. Powerful.