Composition Analysis
Metals and Alloys
Composition Analysis of Metals and Alloys
Examples of analytical instruments used in the composition analysis of metals and alloys are listed below.
These instruments are also used for trace analysis.
The instruments may be modified to fit the unique operational environment, thus allowing the on-site analysis.
| Name | Abbreviation | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Spark optical emission spectroscopy metal analyzer | OES | Composition analysis, trace analysis, and on-site analysis |
| Fluorescent X-ray analyzer | WDX, EDX | Composition analysis and trace analysis |
| UV-VIS spectrophotometer | Composition analysis and trace analysis | |
| Inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometer | ICP-OES | Composition analysis and trace analysis |
| Flame atomic absorption spectrometer | FAAS | Trace analysis |
| Electrothermal atomic absorption spectrometer | ETAAS | Trace analysis |
| Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer | ICP-MS | Composition analysis and trace analysis |
| Laser ablation inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometer | LA-ICP-MS | Composition analysis and trace analysis |
| Carbon and sulfur analyzer in in-situ analysis of metals | Composition analysis and trace analysis | |
| Hydrogen analyzer in in-situ analysis of metals | Composition analysis and trace analysis | |
| Ion chromatography system | IC | Composition analysis |
