Integrated camera aids accurate positioning for XRF analyzers

Thermo Scientific has added a high-performance integrated camera as a standard feature on its Niton XL2 and XL2 GOLDD X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyzers for elemental and alloy analysis. The camera allows users in industries such as aerospace, oil and gas, and transportation to identify the correct point to analyze the metal, including on a specific weld spot or alloy joint.

According to the company, the camera allows users to position the instrument more accurately on the area of interest to capture and store an image for review or inclusion in reports. For analysis of inhomogeneous samples, accurate positioning is essential to ensure the area of interest is analyzed thoroughly for its elemental composition.