Measuring copper using optical emission spectrometry
Optical emission spectrometry (OES or spark emission spectrometry) is the optimal method for the fast and reliable analysis of low and high alloy steel, aluminium alloys and other metals. In addition to metallic components, it also delivers results on non-metallic components such as carbon, nitrogen and sulphur.
Besides three stationary devices, a mobile OES is at our disposal enabling us to chemically investigate steel directly on site. OES requires little to no preparation, only very small sample quantities are required and analysis time is between 20 and 30 seconds.
Instruments
Matrices
metals
Sample condition
solid
Analytical range
lithium to uranium
Ways of measurement
qualitative and quantitative analysis of the elements
Limits of detection
between 0,1 and 50 µg/g with a max. precision of < 1%-relative
Further information
Sample preparation as the abrasive finishing of the samples or the
treatment of the samples with stock-removing methods can be carried out if
required.
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