Metal processors need a versatile elemental analysis solution for the wide range of metallurgical samples they deal with. From routine elemental analysis to metals research and development, the Thermo Scientific™ ARL iSpark™ Optical Emission Spectrometer provides the solution that primary metals producers, foundries, fabricators in the automotive, aviation, and appliance industries, contract laboratories and metal recyclers look for. Adapted to the harshest environments, ARL iSpark metals analyzers offer a high degree of functionality and features to achieve productivity and quality objectives.
The ARL iSpark Series is a high-performance OES spectrometer platform based on the best PMT (photomultiplier tube) optics. It features enhanced functionalities and other innovative technologies. Main features and benefits include:
- Unique PMT optics
- Revolutionary digital spark generator
- Innovative spark stand design
- Superior analytical performance in terms of accuracy, precision, and limits of detection
- Analytical versatility to address all metals markets, including primary metal producers, metals processors, foundries, contract labs and recyclers
- True factory calibrations performed with the best available reference materials
- Ultra-fast, on-line analysis of non-metallic inclusions, including quantitative size determination in killed steels
- Revolutionary intelliSource double CCS (current-controlled source) for optimal analysis in every matrix
- Advanced signal acquisition technologies and processing algorithms
- Single Spark Acquisition with diffuse spark intensity removal algorithm to improve accuracy on PMTs
- Smart argon management with argon saving modes