Spectro Analytical Instruments has introduced the latest version of its Spectrolab metal analyser for metal producers and processing companies at the GIFA foundry trade show in Germany.
The metal analyser is also said to be suitable for the automotive and aviation industries, for use in quality management applications and for material analysis for incoming and outgoing controls.
In several instances, the analyser is said to achieve better detection limits than its predecessor - for example, trace analysis of pure copper and aluminium.
Kay Toedter, product manager for stationary metal analyzers at Spectro, said the latest Spectrolab offers the advantages of photomultiplier detectors relative to single spark evaluation and time-resolved spectroscopy along with the flexible line selection and ability to combine analytical and reference lines from charge-coupled device detectors.
Optimised excitation parameters and a readout system enable permanent enhancements for lead analysis with a focus on battery technology or in the analysis of precious metals, for example.
The Spectrolab analyser is able to analyse aluminium, magnesium and titanium alloys with a single hardware configuration; indeed, the company said that the entire spectrum from 120nm to 780nm is available to users.
The instrument offers flexibility, providing new options for incoming and outgoing controls and the analysis of unknown metallic materials.
In addition, with optimised optical resolution and a focal width of 750nm in both optical segments, the Spectrolab is claimed to achieve excellent analytical results for trace analysis of pure metals and the examination of material combinations and alloys.
Spectro placed an emphasis on ease of operation and reduced operating costs when redesigning the Spectrolab analyser.
Components that could require maintenance are placed in easily accessible locations.
An extended diagnosis and log file system also helps users in monitoring the instrument's status and in performing accurate troubleshooting, helping to lengthen maintenance intervals and shorten repair times.
