The latest Spectrotest spectrometer from Spectro Analytical can segregate duplex steels by nitrogen content and measure carbon in steels down to 0.1 per cent without the need for argon flushing.
The system's new plasma generator is designed to accurately define and control the energy in the plasma, which improves precision, reproducibility and measuring speed.
The OES spectrometer also features a new sample probe that is said to be lighter, slimmer and more convenient to use when space is restricted.
The patented new scrubbing system is intended to improve optical performance to permit the measurement of carbon in low-alloy steels in air.
An optional ultraviolet probe permits the measurement of light elements such as N, P, S, Be and B and can be interchanged with the standard probe in seconds.
This technology is combined with a compact optical system that uses the latest CCD detector technology.
The Spectrotest also uses Ical, Spectro's Intelligent Calibration Logic, which monitors the instrument's performance and automatically corrects for any calibration drift using a single control sample.
For PMI, alloy grades are quickly identified against the instrument's internal libraries.
Another feature that makes the user's task easier is Automatic Programme Finding (APF), which uses the measured spectrum to ensure that the best measurement parameters and programme are used for the sample.
