Oxford Instruments has launched a new metals analyser called the FOUNDRY-MASTER Xline which has been designed to specifically meet the needs of the metals and steel markets. The metal analyser is used for quantitative element analysis of metal samples and is designed as a bench top unit. The high resolution Multi-CCD optics is equipped with a vacuum chamber in order to cover the complete wavelength range from 165 nm to 780 nm, offering precise detection of all relevant elements in Fe and other matrices.

Jet-Stream-Technology has been used within the sample stand which enables the ability to measure almost any size or shape of sample, particularly large or irregular sample geometries and the sample does not need to completely seal the spark stand opening. Tubes, bars and wires can be analysed directly, using one universal adapter which could reduce sample preparation time. There is also a newly developed fully digital spark generator which is controlled via the external Windows PC and offers ideal excitation. Argon consumption is reduces and the cleaning process is fast and instrument recovery efficient due to pre-aligned and quick connectors and the vacuum technology is essentially maintenance free.