BILLERICA, Mass. – Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the launch of the Thermo Scientific Niton XL2 precious metal analyzer, an instrument that combines point-and-shoot simplicity with lab-quality analysis to provide exact metal content in seconds. These instruments deliver improved performance over previous comparable models, providing accurate analysis in an easy-to-use, robust and reliable package. Thermo Fisher is a pioneer in handheld x-ray fluorescence (XRF) technology.

Niton XL2 Precious Metal Analyzer

Combining ease-of-use with superior accuracy, the handheld Thermo Scientific Niton XL2 precious metal analyzer provides a rapid, single-step process for on-the-spot sorting and valuation of all precious metals, as well as quantification of other desirable and undesirable elements. Further, the test is nondestructive, so no material is lost or damaged in the testing process. Offered in a value package, the instrument comes standard with a mobile test stand, battery and battery charger, PC connection cables, locking carrying case and belt holster.

“With the volatility and high price of gold and other precious metals, pawnbrokers, jewelers and those in the business of recycling precious metals cannot afford the time or the potential inaccuracies of traditional methods to determine the value of items being bought, sold or recycled. Using our new Niton XL2 precious metal analyzer, operators can find out in seconds the exact precious metal content in jewelry, coins and other valuable products with accuracy comparable to fire assay and without the use of harsh acids or chemicals,” said Marc Tremblay, vice president/general manager for Thermo Scientific Niton Analyzers.

A Family of Handheld Thermo Scientific Niton XRF Analyzers

Handheld, award-winning Niton XL2 Series and Niton XL3t Series XRF analyzers are engineered for taking measurements anywhere, anytime, with accurate results available in seconds, saving significant time and expense compared to traditional laboratory testing. These easy-to-use, nondestructive instruments provide integrated storage of all test results in a completely tamperproof data format. The instruments also incorporate multiple communication options including Bluetooth* wireless and USB communications.

Both analyzers also come standard with Thermo Scientific Niton Data Transfer (NDT) software, a suite of data management utilities that allows users to set operator permissions, print certificates of analysis to document results, export data into standard formats (.csv or MS Excel*), or operate the analyzer remotely

from a PC. The NDT™ file format preserves and protects the original data from each sample analysis, ensuring that data is not unintentionally or intentionally compromised.

Thermo Fisher Scientific customers are served through corporate resources and a dedicated network of more than 70 distributors and 30 factory-trained service centers around the world. Thermo Scientific Niton analyzers are available in a range of configurations and with an assortment of optional features and accessories to suit a wide variety of analytical needs.

For more information or to schedule an onsite demonstration, contact a local Niton Analyzers representative or Thermo Fisher Scientific directly at 800-875-1578 (toll-free U.S.), +1 978-670-7460, via email at niton@thermofisher.com or by visiting https://www.thermoscientific.com/niton.

*Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Excel is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science. Our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. With revenues of nearly $11 billion, we have approximately 37,000 employees and serve customers within pharmaceutical and biotech companies, hospitals and clinical diagnostic labs, universities, research institutions and government agencies, as well as in environmental and process control industries. We create value for our key stakeholders through two premier brands, Thermo Scientific and Fisher Scientific, which offer a unique combination of continuous technology development and the most convenient purchasing options. Our products and services help accelerate the pace of scientific discovery, and solve analytical challenges ranging from complex research to routine testing to field applications. Visit www.thermofisher.com.