Optical spark emission spectrometry (OES)

Our Optical spark Emission Spectrometer (OES) offers the possibility of rapid chemical analysis of metallic materials. As the elements C, S, N and O can be determined in addition to the metals, this method also allows carbon alloyed steels to be clearly identified. However, the analysis is not entirely non-destructive, as an arc is generated under argon shielding gas. This vaporizes material on the workpiece and creates a burn mark approx. 10 µm deep and 5 mm in diameter.

ASTM E415
ASTM E1086
ASTM E1251
ASTM E2994

For which materials is the method suitable?

OES is very well suited for metals,. Below are some examples with the elements that can be detected and quantified:

High and low-alloy steels, cast iron: Al, As, B, C, Ca, Ce, Co, Cr, Cu, La, Mg, Mn, Mo, N, Nb, Ni, P, Pb, S, Sb, Se, Si, Sn, Ta, Te, Ti, V, W, Zn, Zr, Fe
Pure titanium and titanium alloys (TiCP / Ti6Al4V / Ti6Al7Nb): Al, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Mo, N, Nb, Ni, Y, O, Si, Sn, V, Ti
Cobalt alloys (CoCrMo alloys): Al, C, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Mo, N, Nb, Ni, P, S, Si, Ti, W, Co
Copper alloys (brass alloys): Ag, Al, As, B, Be, Bi, Cd, Co, Cr, Fe, Mn, Ni, P, Pb, S, Sb, Si, Sn, Zn, Cu
Aluminum alloys: Ag, As, B, Ba, Be, Bi, Ca, Cd, Ce, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Ga, Hg, In, La, Li, Mg, Mn, Mo, Na, Ni, P, Pb, Sb, Si, Sn, Sr, Ti, V, Zn, Zr, Al

What are suitable samples for this method?

Ideal for samples with a diameter of 15 - 120 mm and a height of up to 80 mm.
Various adapters allow us to analyze smaller sample dimensions, but with less accuracy/precision.