Niton XL3t GOLDD Technology

GOLDD technology stands for Geometrically Optimized Large Drift Detector, and it is the cornerstone of the most significant improvement to XRF analysis since the introduction of the Niton XL3t in 2007, yielding up to a 10x performance gain over this award-winning XL3t analyser. What is the GOLDD advantage? GOLDD technology delivers vast improvements in sensitivity and measurement times – as much as 10 times faster than conventional Si-PIN detectors, and up to 3 times more precise than conventional SDD detectors (SDD).

Niton XL3t Series analysers with GOLDD technology provide you with many distinct advantages:


  • Light element detection (Mg, Al, Si, P, S) without helium or vacuum purging.
  • High count rate for lower detection limits and faster analysis.
  • True lab-quality performance in a handheld instrument.

Larger drift detector and optimised geometry for more x-ray counts: you get faster and more precise readings.


  • Analyse metal alloys.
  • Carry out mining exploration and mapping.
  • Detect soil contaminants.
  • Screen electronics and consumer goods for prohibited substances.

Niton XL3t Analysers – The GOLDD Standard


Whether you need an analyser for metal alloy analysis, mining exploration, environmental applications, or electronics and consumer goods screening, the Thermo Scientific Niton XL3t GOLDD raises the bar – combining the outstanding analytical performance of lab-grade instrumentation with the high-speed performance, ease of use, and cutting-edge technology that you have come to expect from Niton XRF analysers.