Metal analyzers
Metal analyzers
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I am considering the purchase of a metal analyzer. My main purpose is to differentiate free machining carbon steels from plain carbon steels. Also, analysis of 300 series stainless steels and aluminum alloys would be a consideration. Portability would be good but I am not interested in speed, high accuracy, or data storage. I am looking for a reliable brand name. XRF analysis is not desirable.
Thank you,
grayseal
Thank you,
grayseal





RE: Metal analyzers
The other company is NITON, which has 2 models: XRF and izotope. (niton.com; ph: 1-800-875-1578); better service and multiple applications. The size is about the same for the XRF; the izotope one is smaller.
RE: Metal analyzers
(www.Innov-Xsys.com)
I have also seen alloy soritng kits that use different acid solutions to seperate between at least general steel classifications (carbon , stainless, etc.)
RE: Metal analyzers
As you stated: XRF is not desirable since it will tell you nothing about carbon content, or sulfur, phosphorus; in fact it will not measure effectively anything below titanium in the periodic table. Pity, since they're very portable. I have used spark emission anaysis instruments. To be able to get carbon content, the sparking probe neeeds to be shielded with a flow of argon, which makes the equipment carrying trolley a little heavy (because of the bottle) Suppliers are :Worldwide analytical systems Gmbh www.worldwide-analytical.com (PMI-master) or Metorex www.metorex.com (who make ARC-MET instruments)
RE: Metal analyzers
At my previous job, we looked at a unit by SpectroAnalytical that was an arc-sparc hand-held unit. You might try them for the specs and such. (Their North American facility is in Fitchburg, Massachusettes.)
http://www.spectro-ai.com (and look for the SpectroSort)
~NiM
RE: Metal analyzers
Thanks again,
grayseal