Portable Lead In Paint Analysis using Niton XRF Instruments

• » Direct testing for lead in paint.
• » No disturbance of surface required.
• » Testing for lead in dust wipes.
• » Lead in soil testing.
• » Airbourne lead testing (filters).

NITON 300 series analysers facilitate the direct surface testing for lead in paint, the testing for lead in dust wipes from surfaces, the content of lead in the soil of the surrounding area (containment) and the testing of lead content in filters from respirators or volume air samplers for worker/public protection.

• » Single piece unit, weighing less than 1.3kg
• » Can be carried in waist belt holder
• » Quick-swappable batteries allow up to 12 hours continued use without power-down
• » High-strength, injection molded plastic housing withstands harsh analysis environments
• » Add new features and upgrade software in the field

NITON 300 series analysers use a totally non-destructive and non-invasive XRF principle which means that, unlike chemical testing methods, no disturbance whatsoever of the painted surface being tested is required.

A large number of tests can be performed in a short period without using a large number of test kits or waiting for laboratory results.

Using the optional test stand and sample kit, dust wipes can be taken from areas such as skirting, where dust is likely to accumulate. Those wipes can then be tested on site to establish the prescence of more general lead contamination due to flaking or crumbling lead-bearing paint.

During a large-scale lead paint clearance operation, you may well need to establish that activities are not causing lead contamination of the surrounding soil due to dust fall-out. With the optional soil testing calibration you can either test the soil surface directly or, using the soil sample test stand and soil sample preperation kit, test prepared soil samples on site rather than waiting for laboratory test results.

Using the optional filter test calibration and test stand, safe working practices for both worker and public protection can be verified by testing respirator filters or filters from volume air samplers for airbourne lead particulate contamination.