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 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

Type : optical emission, OES
Field : for laboratories, for the metallurgical industry
Detector type : PMT
Other characteristics : ultra-fast