The high temperature of more than 2000 °C ensures complete decomposition of the sample and thus reliable and accurate elemental analysis over a wide concentration range.
The ELEMENTRAC CS-i meets and exceeds the requirements of all common standards for carbon and sulfur measurement, such as ASTM E1019, DIN EN ISO 153
Control of induction performance provides precise analysis of low-melting metals
Heated dust trap allows for improved sulfur detection
Platinum-based catalyst reactor ensures accurate carbon detection
Carrier gas flow optimized for dusty samples
Software-based leakage test
Optional vacuum system, also available with dust filter class H for potentially harmful samples
Single and multipoint calibration
Robust design allows usage in production control and laboratory
Low maintenance
The sample ID is logged into the software and the weight is automatically transferred (see step 2).
Sample volumes of 50 mg to 1000 mg are typical for C/S analysis. The sample is weighed in a ceramic crucible and accelerators like tungsten are added. The geometry of the sample (e. g. wire, powder, pin etc.) is not essential for a reliable analysis.
The ceramic crucible is then placed on the pedestal and the analysis is started via the ELEMENTS software. The software controls all subsequent steps like combustion and evaluation.
45-60 seconds after the analysis has started, the measured carbon and sulfur concentrations are available for export as a report or via LIMS.