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Radiation and General Safety
Registration and Licensing
Registration and
Licensing
FAQ
As a user of a NITON XL3t analyzer, you may be required to register or
obtain a license with your local radiation control authority. In the US, if you
intend to do work with your XL3t in states other than your own, you may
be required to register there as well. Below is a list of commonly asked
questions that come up when filling out registration forms.
What is the max mA, max kVp, and max power?
Maximum mA is 0.1 mA
Maximum kVp is 50 kVp
Maximum power: 2 watts
What is the accelerator voltage or MeV?
This should be filled out as not applicable N/A as it does not apply to XL3t
analyzers.
What is the radioisotope?
There are no radioactive isotopes in XL3t analyzers.
What category is the XL3t?
States differ greatly in their categories; the following is a list of common
categories:
o X-Ray Fluorescence
o Analytical or Analytical XRF
o Open Beam or Open Beam Analytical
o Portable Gauge or Portable XRF
o Industrial Analytical or Non-Destructive Testing
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