ARL 4460 Metals Analyzer · 2018. 11. 1. · ARL 4460 The Ultimate Performance for Spark Emission...
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The Ultimate Performance in Optical Emission ARL 4460 Metals Analyzer Part of Thermo Fisher Scientific elemental analysis The most advanced instrument for quick quantitative metals analysis from alloys to ultra-pure metals Ultimate sensitivity and reproducibility Excellent accuracy, stability and reliability Best detection levels for carbon, nitrogen and oxygen in steels Best detection levels for phosphorus in aluminum Fast identification of inclusions in metals Cleanness assessments Lowest costs of ownership
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The Ultimate Performance in Optical Emission
ARL 4460 Metals Analyzer
Part of Thermo Fisher Scientific
e l e m e n t a l a n a l y s i s
The most advanced instrument for quick quantitative metalsanalysis from alloys to ultra-pure metals
Ultimate sensitivity and reproducibilityExcellent accuracy, stability and reliability
Best detection levels for carbon, nitrogen and oxygen in steelsBest detection levels for phosphorus in aluminum
Fast identification of inclusions in metalsCleanness assessments
Lowest costs of ownership
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ARL 4460 The Ultimate Performance for Spark Emission Metals Analysis
The Thermo Scientific ARL 4460 combines several advanced technologies into the world’s best establishedoptical emission spectrometer to bring your metals analysis to the tightest specifications. Launched in1994, the ARL 4460 has undergone continuous improvements to provide enhanced analytical performanceand shorter analysis time. With more than 1000 units operating in the field, the ARL 4460 is truly the mostadvanced instrument in the market for high performing metal analysis.
Your Best Partner to Staywithin SpecificationsThe ARL 4460 has been designed to meetall metals analysis requirements fromroutine use to metals research. In varyinglaboratory conditions or in a hostileenvironment, this Thermo Scientificspectrometer is the solution for outstandinganalytical performance.
Increasing regulations require newpartnerships in quality control. Proficiencytesting and laboratory accreditation arebecoming mandatory. Continually improvingcapabilities to allow rapid, reliable qualitycontrol of metals, we can provide guidanceto a program that will meet thesedemanding requirements and help you tostay within specifications, even the most demanding.
Stable, Reliable and AccurateRugged construction guarantees years ofinstrument stability, reliability and accurateanalysis in any metals laboratory or foundryoperation. User demands are providing everincreasing challenges for metal producers -wider elemental concentration ranges, moreaccurate analyses and tighter controls.
To meet these product demands, thetotal system concept of the ARL 4460 hasembodied critical success factors:• Speed and accuracy, even for ultimate
trace analysis• Capability to identify and count inclusions
and to calculate cleanness indexes• Unmatched stability and reliability• World class factory calibration• Widest range of metals analysis• Most advanced software technology• Easy operation • Automatic sample manipulation systems
(optional capability)• Advanced technical/service support and
laboratory accreditation guidance• Continuous upgrade possibilities to
optimize performance and productivity
Proven ApplicationsThanks to several years of application work,the ARL 4460 has undergone significantadvances that enhance the ease andaccuracy of analysis for all metal products.Comprehensive application notes areavailable separately for all major metals.Each note gives specific performanceguarantees for detection limits,reproducibility, stability and analysis time.
Some examples of common productsanalyzed with the ARL 4460 are:• Low alloy steel with lowest
concentrations of carbon, nitrogen andoxygen for the automotive industry
• Stainless steel: Food and pharmacologyhandling equipment
• Super alloy: Jet turbine blades• Cast iron: Auto engines• Magnesium: Luggage and car wheels• Aluminum: Airplanes• Copper: Tubing and wire• Lead: Batteries• Zinc: Galvanizing• Precious metals: Jewellery
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C, N, O AnalysisThe ARL 4460 is capable of determiningcarbon, nitrogen and oxygen in steels atvery low levels using the CNO option. Asan example, the typical DL for carbon is 0.4ppm (2 ppm without CNO option) and theguaranteed DL 1 ppm (5 ppm without CNOoption). The typical reproducibility ofcarbon at 10 ppm is of 0.5 ppm and such ananalysis is performed in less than fiftyseconds. A separate application noteprovides further details.
Cost-effective and FastOptical emission spark analysis is, by far,the most widely used, industry acceptedtechnique to provide chemical analysis forboth alloying and trace elements in metals.The reasons are many:• Versatility: Analyze any metal in many
shapes and forms• Speed: Duplicate analysis in less than 50
seconds• Range: From trace (sub-ppm) to alloy
concentration levels• Accuracy: With certified type standards -
accuracy nominally better than 1%relative
• Savings: Low capital investment andoperating costs
Unique Spark-DAT OptionThe Spark-DAT option measures intensitiesduring each elemental spark, allowing ultrafast on-line counting of inclusions andidentification of their type. Inclusionanalysis includes Al2O3, CaO, Al2O3-CaO,CaS and TiN in steels, TiB2, MgO and NaClin aluminum. Metal cleanness can becontrolled in a few seconds duringproduction and in parallel with elementalanalysis. A separate application note isavailable providing further details.
WinOE Software: Simplicity itselfWinOE software is, quite simply, the mostpowerful software available today formetals analysis by OES:• Graphical user interface through HTML
pages and Internet Explorer• Shortcut icons to start an analysis with
just one click or keystroke• Large, user-friendly icons to reach the
functions at a glance• Routine tasks are achieved quickly and
efficiently by use of "push button"automated functions to guide theoperation, or via “blackbox” intelligentmodules running in the background withminimum (or no) user intervention
These are just a few of the manyfeatures contributing to the fast routineoperation of WinOE.
Two Techniques for Ultimate PerformanceOur company has always set the standard for excellence ofinstrument design and analytical performance. The Thermo ScientificARL 4460 continues that tradition with its two innovative techniques:the patented Current Controlled Source (CCS) and Time ResolvedSpectroscopy (TRS), which extend the range of capabilities. Theircombination significantly improves all facets of analyticalperformance (accuracy, sensitivity, reproducibility, analysis time).
CCS + TRS working principle
Spark-DAT recording of individual sparks
Easy navigation and comfortable operation
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ARL 4460 SpecificationsSpectrometerSpectrometer design: One meter, Paschen-Runge vacuum polychromator made of special cast iron and temperature
controlled to ± 0.1° at 38° C. Maximum 60 channels.Primary slit width: 20 µmSecondary slit width: 25, 37.5, 50, 75 µmPhotomultiplier tubes: Ø 28 mm, 10-stage side-on-type, MgF2 , UV glass, borosilicate glass or synthetic silica windowsGrating type: Spectrometer provided with one of the following gratings, appropriately selected for the
analytical task: 1080, 1667 or 2160 gr/mmResolution: Dependent on grating, secondary slit and spectral orderSample stand: With self contained, recirculating coolant system. Argon flushed table.
Argon pulsed regime before and after analysis for improved dust evacuation and instrument autonomy
CCS and TRS: Current Controlled Source (CCS) and Time Resolved Spectroscopy (TRS) to extend the range of analysis capabilities
ElectronicsSpectrometer control: ARL MMB 386 Microprocessor utilizing CMOS technology with Status Measuring Card.
A/D converters and attenuators included for each channel. Programmable attenuators: Up to 24, available as an option Dynamic range: Proportional to measuring time, typically 2*106 counts/secEnclosure: Built-in dust protection with high capacity cooling fans
RequirementsAmbient temperature: 16-30°C (62-86°F); maximum rate of change 5° C/hourRelative humidity: 20-80 %Voltage: 230 V (+10 %/-15 %), single-phase with protective ground (5kVA regulator required if
fluctuations exceed ±10 %)Current: 12 A, including PC, screen and printerFrequency: 50 or 60 HzGrounding: < 1 ΩArgon: > 99.996 % maximum 5 ppm oxygen (maximum 2 ppm oxygen for samples with high Si
content). Optional argon purifier available and recommended for low carbon analysis. For VUV lines (nitrogen, oxygen, chlorine), argon purifier included
ConsumptionElectrical power: 2.6 kVAArgon: 4 l/min during analysis, 0.7 l/min in stand-byCompliance to norms: 98/37/EEC Machinery
73/23/EEC Low voltage material 89/336/EEC Electromagnetic compatibility
Dimensions and weightOverall dimensions: 169 x 91 x 122 cm or 67 x 36 x 48 inches, including excitation standWeight: 540 kg or 1190 lb approximately
Accessories and options: Spark-DAT, single Spark Data Acquisition and TreatmentCNO for ultimate low measurement of carbon, nitrogen and oxygen in steelsSmall and pin samples analysis kitArgon purification systemsVoltage stabilization systemsUninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)Suction device accessory to exhaust toxic fumesStand upgrade for semi-automatic operationData communication software optionsAnalytical results processing software options
