New Version of the Mobile OES Spectrometer, Spectrotest, from Spectro Analytical

The latest version of Spectrotest, a mobile OES Spectrometer, from Spectro Analytical is capable of segregating Duplex steels by Nitrogen content and can also measure Carbon in steels down to 0.1% without the need for argon flushing.

The “Plasma Generator” digital spark control defines and regulates the energy in the plasma, which improves precision, reproducibility and measuring speed. The new sample probe is lighter, slimmer and more convenient to use when space is restricted. The patented new scrubbing system improves the optical performance to permit the measurement of Carbon in low alloy steels in air. An optional UV probe permits the measurement of light elements such as N, P, S, Be and B and can easily be interchanged with the standard probe. This technology is combined with a rugged, compact but high performance optical system that uses the latest CCD detector technology.

The Spectrotest also uses ICAL, Intelligent Calibration Logic, that 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 is APF (Automatic Programme Finding) which uses the measured spectrum to ensure that the best measurement parameters and programme are used for the sample.