New compact spark spectrometer for metals and low level nitrogen analysis from Hitachi High-Tech Analytical Science: FM EXPERT

Oxford, UK, 19. September 2018: Hitachi High-Tech Analytical Science Corporation (Hitachi High-Tech Analytical Science), a Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation (TSE: 8036) wholly owned subsidiary engaged in the manufacture and sales of analysis and measuring instruments, launches a new optical emission spectrometer for the demanding metals analysis in foundries and metal production the FM EXPERT.

Seamless quality control is essential throughout the metals industry, from trace element analysis in scrap metal, to incoming materials inspection, melt process control and goods issue. The FM EXPERT optical emission spectrometer is the next level optical emission spectrometer, combining strong analytical performance with a compact size and optional floor stand module. Its large wavelength range is ideal for the analysis of all relevant elements in metals quality assurance and production process control. The FM EXPERT also allows the analysis of nitrogen at low levels thanks to its compact CCD optics system.

It combines a patented smart optics with an improved plasma view, guaranteeing excellent analytical performance with low detection limits over the entire wavelength range. The argon purged optics reduces maintenance intervals and the costs of ownership. Unique in its class, the FM expert’s sealed argon system, the optimised optical plasma view and the concentric electrode shielding argon flow ensure reliable nitrogen analysis down to a detection limit of just 30 ppm.

It is the ideal analyser for metal manufacturers, processors and the foundry industry who need a compact entry level spark spectrometer with high performance for nitrogen analysis, which is becoming increasingly important in metals production. Most steel products require nitrogen to be kept to a minimum to avoid inconsistent mechanical properties, embrittlement of heat affected zone of welded steels, poor cold formability, strain ageing and formation of pinholes during casting. The FM EXPERT is best in class, especially for low level nitrogen analysis.

The sample stand, open on three sides, offers the ability to measure almost any size of samples, from large semi-finished products to tiny wires. A new argon flow management within the spark stand leads to less and longer running time between cleaning than comparable systems. Furthermore with pre-aligned parts and quick connections the instrument recovery is very efficient. All this guarantees maximum availability of the instrument. 

In addition to the innovative hardware technology the largest metals database on the market for fast and easy grade identification is already installed on the FM EXPERT. The Hitachi GRADE Database offers more than 12 million records for over 339,000 materials from 69 countries and standards. You can update your instrument’s grade database with a few clicks without time consuming research in norms and grade catalogues.

Wilhelm Sanders, Hitachi Product Business Development Manager, said: “With the FM EXPERT Hitachi offers unrivalled price-performance ratio. We can fulfil the requirements for low level nitrogen analysis which was before only able with higher end OES.”

 

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