Positive Material Identification (PMI)

For petroleum and petrochemical facilities, the emphasis on safety and accident prevention has never been greater – and with good reason. According to one study, about 10% of corrosion-related accidents declare the inadequacy of material composition as the key component for failure¹. The requirement for positive material identification (PMI) in alloys used throughout the plant is more critical than ever. Simply relying on spot testing of parts and subassemblies is too risky and unacceptable. Niton handheld XRF and LIBS analyzers provide elemental analysis to ensure regulatory compliance. Want to learn more? Request a demo to speak with a member from our team.

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Powerful Analysis

Gain confidence in your material chemistry. Niton XRF and LIBS analyzers are equipped with the best combination of hardware and software to enhance your analytical performance. Perform key applications such as residual and trace elemental detection, carbon equivalency, low silicon analysis, and much more. Our Niton XL5 Plus handheld XRF analyzer features a 5W x-ray tube (the most powerful available) and optimizes the space between the tube and detector to guarantee low detection limits. The Niton Apollo handheld LIBS analyzer deploys an effective laser and high purity argon purge to generate lab quality results in just 10 seconds.

Expanded Field Use

Go where no one goes. With Niton analyzers you’ll experience true mobility and unlock access to previously unreachable test spots. Engineered to provide portable elemental analysis, Niton analyzers deliver rapid results anywhere on the pipeline. Safely perform material verification when you’re deployed at heights, navigating through a pipe rack, or mobilizing offshore. Niton XRF and LIBS analyzers feature a lightweight, ergonomic design. Most analyzers also include a tapered nose to help you easily reach difficult test locations. Corners, joints, and tight welds are no match for Niton elemental analyzers.

Increased Productivity

Time is valuable – that’s why Niton handheld XRF and LIBS analyzers help you make the most of it. Now you can perform material inspection even when the plant is up and running. There is never a need to stop daily operations (or profits to your bottom line). Our analyzers provide fast analysis to maximize sample throughput and production. And in a snap, you’ll experience better record keeping too. Our premiere analyzers come equipped with micro and macro cameras to help with sample positioning and full-scale sample imagery. Hot swap battery functionality also ensures you never miss a moment – quickly replace a depleted battery without pausing user operation.

Smart Technology

Niton analyzers help you work smarter, not harder. Our smart, simplified software solutions feature an application interface that is straightforward and easy to use. You’ll have the option to customize data fields and user profiles to create workflow solutions designed to meet the needs of your business. Best of all, our premiere analyzers feature WiFi to empower you to remotely transfer and view sample readings. And if you need to maintain a record of your material verification, analysis certificates can be automatically generated and emailed in an instant.

¹Wood, M., Vetere Arellano, A., Van Wijk, L. (2013). Corrosion-Related Accidents in Petroleum Refineries: Lessons learned from accidents in EU and OECD countries. JRC Scientific and Policy Reports.