Use a damp cloth on the body. Never use harsh solvents on the screen or the measurement window.
The Thermo Scientific Niton XLT 898 is a portable XRF analyzer employing a 35kV/1.0W X-ray tube and Si-PIN detector for rapid, non-destructive alloy grade identification and elemental analysis in industrial, mining, and recycling applications. The device supports robust data management with 3,000-reading storage, Bluetooth/RS-232 connectivity, and user-focused safety features including two-handed interlocking and multiple safety LEDs. For complete technical specifications and user guidance, visit NDT Advanced Tools . Niton Xlt 898 User Manual
The standout feature of the XLt 898 series (specifically the 898He) is its ability to "see" light elements like magnesium, aluminum, and silicon. Traditionally, handheld XRF (X-Ray Fluorescence) struggled with these because air would block the weak x-ray signals. The Solution: The 898He purges its measurement head with pure helium Use a damp cloth on the body
uses an X-ray tube excitation source. Always point the analyzer at a sample, never at yourself or others . never at yourself or others .
Place the analyzer window flat against the sample. Gaps can lead to "stray" X-rays and inaccurate readings.