A Compact OES Spectrometer with Big Instrument Performance

The latest generation of the market-leading SPECTROMAXx from SPECTRO Analytical Instruments delivers the analytical performance of a laboratory-based optical emission system but is equally at home in the foundry.

The SPECTROMAXx is one of the most successful OES metals analysers on the market, with thousands installed worldwide. All the important elements encountered in the metals industry can be determined with the SPECTROMAXx, including traces of carbon, phosphorus, sulphur and nitrogen - SPECTROMAXx can now measure nitrogen down to 10ppm. Sample excitation is digitally controlled, giving exactly defined plasma conditions and better analytical precision.

A range of special sample adaptors for small samples is also available. The spark stand has been optimised for low argon consumption, but a new Argon Saving Module takes this further: the instrument can not only be programmed to shut off the argon flow completely when the instrument is not in use for analysis, but also to restore it automatically so that the instrument is ready and stabilized for the next analysis.

Depending on the instrument duty cycle, savings of up to 40% in argon consumption can be realised. The high-resolution, temperature stabilised optics can be configured to suit a customer’s application over an available range from 140 to 670 nm and use the latest multiple CCD detectors.

ICAL is SPECTRO Analytical Instruments’ unique logic program that detects and compensates for any instrument fluctuations. Measurement of a single control sample standardises the instrument for all wavelengths and signal intensities, avoiding the need for multi-standard recalibrations and repeat measurements.

SPECTROMAXx is one of the world’s most successful and reliable metal analyzers. It is also the first to be covered by AMECARE Performance Services, the newly introduced aftercare programme from SPECTRO. AMECARE customers enjoy fully documented ISO-certified manufacturer support, short reaction times and favourable terms on spare parts, all tailored to their individual needs and processes.