Affordable Metal Identification for Scrap, Fabrication & Manufacturing

The Thermo Scientific Niton XL2 100G is a proven, entry-level handheld XRF analyzer designed for businesses that need reliable metal identification without the cost of high-end alloy analyzers. This pre-owned unit offers a cost-effective solution for scrap metal recycling, machine shops, fabrication, welding, manufacturing, and metal distribution, delivering fast elemental analysis in a rugged, easy-to-use handheld platform.

If your operation needs to quickly verify metal types, separate common alloys, or confirm material chemistry on incoming or outgoing parts, the Niton XL2 100G remains a trusted workhorse in the field.

Key Benefits for Businesses that work with Metals

• Budget-Friendly Entry Point – Ideal for companies adopting handheld XRF for the first time
• Fast Metal Identification – Get elemental results in seconds at the point of use
• Non-Destructive Testing – Analyze parts, scrap, welds, and components without damage
• Portable & Rugged – Designed for shop floors, scrap yards, and field environments
• Trusted Thermo Scientific Platform – Decades of XRF expertise and field-proven reliability

Common Applications

The Niton XL2 100G is well-suited for everyday metal verification tasks, including:

• Scrap Metal Recycling

  • Sorting ferrous vs non-ferrous metals
  • Identifying stainless steel families and common alloys
  • Reducing downstream contamination and pricing errors
    

• Manufacturing & Machine Shops

  • Verifying incoming raw materials
  • Confirming alloy chemistry before machining
  • Quality control and material traceability
    

• Fabrication & Welding

  • PMI (Positive Material Identification) of base metals
  • Alloy confirmation prior to welding
  • Avoiding costly mix-ups and rework

• General Metal Identification

  • Brass, bronze, copper alloys
  • Carbon and stainless steels
  • Nickel-containing alloys

Why Choose a Pre-Owned Niton XL2 from Alloy Geek?

All pre-owned handheld XRF analyzers sold by Alloy Geek are professionally inspected and verified for proper operation. Choosing a pre-owned unit allows your business to deploy XRF technology at a significantly lower cost, while still benefiting from the speed and convenience of handheld elemental analysis.

This model is particularly attractive for:

• Small to mid-sized scrap yards
• Job shops and fabricators
• Businesses that need basic alloy ID without advanced trace element requirements

Typical Elements Detected

The Niton XL2 100G is optimized for general metal analysis, commonly detecting elements such as:

• Fe, Cu, Zn, Ni, Cr, Mn
• Mo, Co, Ti, V
• Pb and other heavy elements (application dependent)

Technical Specifications

Who This Analyzer Is Best For

✔ Businesses seeking affordable metal ID
✔ First-time handheld XRF users
✔ Scrap yards sorting common alloys
✔ Fabrication and machine shops verifying materials
✖ Not recommended for Soil, Mining, Catalytic Converter, Lead Paint, or Lead Paint applications.

Included with This Pre-Owned Unit

• Pre-Owned Thermo Scientific Niton XL2 100G Analyzer
• Battery, Charger, and Power Cord
• Protective Hard Carrying Case with Custom Foam Insert
• Spare Measurement Windows
• Alloy Geek Virtual Installation Training

The Pre-Owned Thermo Scientific Niton XL2 100G is a cost-effective, entry-level handheld XRF analyzer that helps metal-focused businesses identify materials quickly, reduce errors, and improve confidence in metal transactions—all without the investment required for high-end XRF platforms.

For companies that need reliable metal identification at a practical price point, this analyzer remains a smart, proven choice.

Documents

• Niton XL2 100G Brochure
• Niton XL2 100G Limits of Detection (LOD)
  
• Niton XL2 100G Quickstart Guide
• Niton XL2 100G Manual

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