SPECTROMETRY OF SPARK EMISSIONS
Chemical composition of aluminum alloys and iron-based materials.
investigation method
spark emission spectrometry
abbreviation
Funken-OES
Device type and equipment
Spectro LAB S
functional principle
An electric arc is created on the sample. Light emission is optically dispersed and the light quantity of individual element-specific wavelengths is measured.
Typical applications
Chemical composition of aluminum alloys or iron-based materials.
detection limit
typisch: 1μg/g
P und Pb: 5 μg/g
Sb und Zn: 10 μg/g
Anforderungen an Probe
metallic
measuring surface: min. 18 x 18 mm
surface must be even
thickness: min. 1 mm
Al foils can also be analyzed to some extent
Accreditation / Certification
ISO17025
Example applications for spark emission spectrometry
Spark OES for pharmaceutical and chemical industries
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Spark OES for aluminum surfaces
When anodizing, the alloy of the workpiece is a decisive factor for the surface. For this purpose, spark OES can be used to quickly and reliably check whether the composition of the workpiece corresponds to the desired alloy.
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Spark OES for technical safety
The area of technical safety also often involves the alloy composition of materials. A chemical composition that does not match the required alloy has different mechanical properties and can thus endanger the technical safety of components.
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