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Spark CCD 6500
A high-resolution spark emission spectrometer for precise analysis of the chemical composition of metals. It offers excellent resolution and sensitivity required for detailed material analysis and elemental analysis. Ideal for applications in metallurgy, materials science and quality control, it supports fast and accurate analysis to optimize production processes.
- High-resolution spark emission spectrometer
- Spectral range: 160-800 nm
- Automatic sample acquisition
- Fast analysis times
The SparkCCD 6500 OES, a state-of-the-art analyzer, uses a high-resolution linear CCD (Charge-Coupled Device) for comprehensive spectral detection. Its intelligent control system with an argon purged light chamber ensures improved performance and longer lifetime. The device’s variety of spectral lines offers a wide selection and provides excellent results in the analysis of trace metals and chemical elements.
It can seamlessly switch between different spectral lines of the same element, expanding the scope of analysis. Interference correction for third elements significantly improves the precision of metal analyses. Key benefits include the ability to test all elements without hardware changes and easy maintenance. The excitation light source is a fully digital solid-state light source with adjustable energy and frequency, suitable for various materials and heavy metal analysis.
- Equipped with a high-resolution CCD detector with 3648 pixels per chip.
- Each pixel is remarkably small at only 8 μm, ensuring precise and detailed data acquisition.
- Utilizes a Paschen-Runge setup mounting for precise optical alignment.
- Incorporates a high resolution holographic grating with a focal length of 500 mm and 2700 grooves/mm, enabling a wide spectral line range of 130-800 nm and analysis of elements such as N, Li, Na and K.
- Offers impressive dispersion performance with a first order dispersion rate of 0.74 nm/mm and a second order dispersion rate of 0.37 nm/mm.
- Achieves excellent resolution at 0.006 nm.
- Features multiple CCD’s allowing analysis of multiple elements simultaneously.
- The spark stand is designed for samples with a maximum weight of up to 50 kg, so that even larger and heavier samples can be analyzed for material testing and metal analysis.
- It features a newly developed coaxial spark stand with an optimized internal argon gas circuit, which significantly reduces argon consumption – cost-effective and environmentally friendly.
- The spark stand is equipped with a self-cleaning function that effectively maintains the cleanliness of the cavity and ensures consistent and accurate elemental analysis.
- The discharge chamber has been specifically designed to ensure that discharges occur under optimal conditions and reliable results are obtained for your trace analyses.
- The discharge parameters are password protected to ensure the integrity and security of your analysis settings.
- The spark source is flexibly adjustable, with energy and frequency being continuously adjustable. This enables precise adaptation to specific requirements of metal analysis and chemical composition testing.
- It supports a maximum discharge frequency of up to 1000 Hz and enables fast and high-frequency analysis procedures if required.
- Has a mean time between failure (MTBF) of over 5000 hours, ensuring robust, reliable performance for long-term quality control and materials testing.
How does the SparkCCD 6500 work in metal analysis?
The SparkCCD 6500 uses optical emission spectroscopy to precisely analyze the chemical composition of metals. A spark excites the elements and a CCD detector captures the spectral lines, allowing elements in metals to be accurately identified.
What are the advantages of Spark-OES technology for quality control?
Spark OES technology offers high sensitivity for trace analysis, fast results and a wide spectral range. The SparkCCD 6500 ensures reliable quality control and optimizes production processes in the metal industry.
Which metals can be analyzed with the SparkCCD 6500?
The SparkCCD 6500 can be used to analyze steel, aluminum, copper, nickel and titanium, among others. It detects almost every element and trace elements in alloys
How does the SparkCCD 6500 support compliance with industry standards?
The SparkCCD 6500 meets DIN, ISO and ASTM standards by accurately analyzing materials. Automated calibration ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and standards.
Which chemical elements can be precisely detected with the spark emission spectrometer?
The spark emission spectrometer detects iron, chromium, aluminum, zinc and arsenic as well as heavy metals such as cadmium and mercury. It is suitable for major and trace elements.
How does the SparkCCD 6500 contribute to the optimization of testing processes in the metal industry?
The SparkCCD 6500 accelerates inspection processes through fast analysis times, high precision and user-friendly software. It optimizes material testing and increases efficiency in the metal industry.
