This leaflet is intended as a comprehensive checklist outlining the key steps to consider when participating in a proficiency testing (PT) scheme. Selection of an appropriate PT scheme must be ensured [1]. It provides essential tips to help participants avoid common mistakes and achieve successful outcomes. The main stages of PT participation are covered, from receipt of PT items through to the review of received evaluations [1-3]. Documentation of outcomes for many of the topics addressed below is recommended, particularly for accreditation purposes.&nbsp;<h4>1. Prior to PT participation&nbsp;</h4><ul><li>Verify that the PT provider has up-to-date billing, shipping and technical contact information for the laboratory.&nbsp;</li><li>Ensure that the laboratory has documented procedures in place or, if necessary, prepare procedures for: reviewing PT results upon receipt; taking corrective actions when assessments indicate poor performance; conducting periodic reviews of PT results over time; storing PT reports.&nbsp;</li></ul><h4>2. Receipt of PT items&nbsp;</h4><ul><li>Open the package of PT items immediately upon receipt to check their condition. Contact the PT provider and request a replacement if any PT items are missing, broken, leaking or otherwise compromised.&nbsp;</li><li>Study the PT provider’s instructions carefully to ensure they are clear and understandable (e.g. handling, storage, pre-treatment, preparation, reporting of results).&nbsp;</li><li>Register, identify, and mark the PT items according to normal procedures in the laboratory.&nbsp;</li><li>Store the PT items in accordance with any instructions provided.&nbsp;</li></ul><h4>3. Measurements&nbsp;</h4><ul><li>Read the instructions supplied by the PT provider carefully before starting the measurements.&nbsp;</li><li>Carry out the measurements under conditions as close as possible to routine testing, unless otherwise instructed by the PT provider.&nbsp;</li><li>Ensure that the analysis is carried out to meet any measurement deadline requirements.</li></ul><h4>4. Reporting results&nbsp;</h4><ul><li>Allow sufficient time for reporting the results to the PT provider.&nbsp;</li><li>Report all the information required by the PT provider.&nbsp;</li><li>Ensure that the results are reported in the requested format (e.g. units, number of significant figures, decimal places).&nbsp;</li><li>Ensure that the results you are going to submit are those that you intend, correcting for any identified transcription errors (e.g. mix-up of samples or analytes).&nbsp;</li><li>Confirm that the submission process of the results to the PT provider has been completed.&nbsp;</li></ul><h4>5. Reviewing PT reports&nbsp;</h4><ul><li>Read the PT report as soon as possible and check that your results and other information are correctly represented; report any errors immediately to the PT provider.&nbsp;</li><li>Take notice of any comments on the specific PT round, evaluation of performance, and other matters relevant to the results of the PT round which provide valuable context to your individual results.&nbsp;</li><li>Review your assessed performance carefully in accordance with your laboratory procedures.&nbsp;</li><li>Store the PT report according to internal procedures.&nbsp;</li></ul><h4>6. Follow-up on participation in a PT scheme&nbsp;</h4><ul><li>Investigate any poor performance in accordance with your laboratory quality system [4].&nbsp;</li><li>Evaluate the impact of poor performance (e.g. risk that poor quality data may have been reported to customers).&nbsp;</li><li>Implement any corrective actions as relevant, and if possible, make use of any surplus PT items [5] to assess effectiveness.&nbsp;</li><li>Monitor any trends in performance over time, concentration levels, etc.&nbsp;</li></ul><blockquote>Information about PT providers and PT schemes can be obtained from your national accreditation body, from the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.eptis.org/">EPTIS website</a> or from other national or international organizations.</blockquote>

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Our Library never stops expanding. What are the most recent contributions to LabRulezICPMS Library in the week of 9th March 2026? Check out new documents from the field of spectroscopy/spectrometry and related techniques!<blockquote>👉 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library">SEARCH THE LARGEST REPOSITORY OF DOCUMENTS ABOUT SPECTROSCOPY/SPECTROMETRY RELATED TECHNIQUES</a></blockquote><blockquote>👉 Need info about different analytical techniques? Peek into <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/library">LabRulezLCMS</a> or <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/library">LabRulezGCMS</a> libraries.</blockquote>This week we bring you application notes by Agilent Technologies, Metrohm, Shimadzu and Thermo Fisher Scientific!<h3>1. Agilent Technologies: Spectral Transmission Measurements of Pharmaceutical Packaging</h3>Using the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=10&amp;search=Cary+60+UV%E2%80%91Vis">Agilent Cary 60 UV‑Vis</a> Diffuse Reflectance Accessory following EP &lt;3.2.1&gt;, USP &lt;660&gt;, and USP &lt;661.2&gt;<ul><li>Application note</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/an_pharmaceutical_packaging_transmission_cary_60_uv_vis_dra_5994_8889en_agilent_2c933e5576.pdf">Full PDF for download</a></li></ul>Pharmaceutical containers play a significant role in maintaining final drug stability, integrity, and safety, from manufacturing to distribution to the end user. The ability of the packaging system to protect the drug from external agents is critical for quality assurance. Therefore, all pharmaceutical packaging systems must conform to stringent standards.&nbsp;Plastic and glass are commonly used materials for packaging, and they are typically transparent or opaque. Transparency to ultraviolet (UV) light can pose a risk to light‑sensitive pharmaceuticals, as exposure can initiate adverse—and sometimes harmful—photochemical reactions that can significantly affect drug quality and reduce shelf-life.1&nbsp;The EP and USP define well-established standards, designed to measure physiochemical and functional properties of packaging components intended to contain a drug product (pharmaceutical containers), to meet regulatory requirements. The EP Chapter &lt;3.2.1&gt; Glass Containers for Pharmaceutical Use includes a functionality test method to demonstrate adequate light resistance of colored glass containers through spectral transmission measurement. An included acceptance criterion specifies the allowed maximum amount of light transmitted by the tested material, defined by the drug product dosage administration form. For example, for glass containers that package oral drug products, the acceptance criterion defines that the observed spectral transmission should not exceed 10% at any wavelength in the range of 290 to 450 nm (&lt; 10%T).2 The identical test and criterion are found in USP Chapter &lt;660&gt; Containers – Glass.3 In addition, the USP Chapter &lt;661.2&gt; Plastic Packaging Systems for Pharmaceutical Use also includes the analogous functionality test method and acceptance criterion for plastic pharmaceutical packaging.4&nbsp;The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=10&amp;search=Cary+60+UV%E2%80%91Vis">Cary 60 UV-Vis spectrophotometer</a>, equipped with the Cary 60 UV-Vis DRA, was chosen for measurement due to its extended ability to reliably measure precise transmission of scattering materials (Figure 1). The Cary 60 UV-Vis is a versatile spectrophotometer; however, measuring materials like plastics and glass, which are textured, translucent, or opaque in a manner that scatters light can result in challenges in satisfactorily measuring light transmittance with standard techniques. In a standard spectrophotometer, scattering materials tend to diffuse transmitted light, deviating an unquantifiable amount of light from the direct optical path of the detector. The detector may not collect all the scattered (lost) light, resulting in inaccurate measurements and results.&nbsp;For this reason, the Cary 60 UV-Vis was equipped with an internal DRA, which uses a 50 mm integrating PTFE-coated sphere that easily sits inside the spectrophotometer's sample compartment. For these applications, using a DRA can optimize light collection. The sphere's design captures all scattered light uniformly, overcoming scattering losses for accurate measurement of transmitted light. In applications where total transmission is crucial for quality assurance, the DRA is an essential tool for accurate measurements.<h4>Conclusion&nbsp;</h4>In this application note, an Agilent Cary 60 UV-Vis spectrophotometer, fitted with an Agilent Cary 60 UV‑Vis DRA, was used to reliably and quickly determine the spectral transmission of packaging systems used for pharmaceuticals, following the EP &lt;3.2.1&gt;, USP &lt;660&gt;, and USP &lt;661.2&gt; test methods for functionality of light-resistant packaging systems. The integrating sphere enabled the instrument to accurately measure total transmittance of plastic and glass (scattering) materials.&nbsp;All containers presented less than the defined maximum %T specification, demonstrating light-resistance functionality for containing light-sensitive drug products for oral administration. This method illustrates the importance of accurate testing for quality assurance of pharmaceutical packaging. The Agilent Cary 60 UV-Vis spectrophotometer, paired with Cary WinUV Pharma software, delivers secure data management and compliance for regulated pharmaceutical labs.<h3>2. Metrohm: Multiparameter hops analysis by near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS)</h3>Rapid determination of alpha acids, beta acids, cohumulone content, total oil content, HSI, and moisture<ul><li>Application note</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/an_nir_130_download_6177b89ee1.pdf">Full PDF for download</a></li></ul>The quality of hops and hop pellets is vital across the entire brewing supply chain. Traditional methods used for quality control (e.g., titration and HPLC) are highly accurate and widely accepted. They are also time consuming, labor intensive, and dependent on chemical reagents which not only incur ongoing material costs but also require careful handling and proper disposal. Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) offers a compelling alternative when ultra-high precision is not necessary. It enables the rapid analysis of multiple parameters within a minute without using any chemicals. This Application Note outlines the measurement setup and the results of cohumulone, hop oils, and moisture content, the hop storage index (HSI), and hops acids analysis with NIRS.<h4>EXPERIMENTAL EQUIPMENT&nbsp;</h4>More than 500 fresh hop samples and ground hop pellets were analyzed on an <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=220&amp;search=omnis+nir">OMNIS NIR Analyzer Solid</a> (Figure 1). The samples were added to an OMNIS sample cup and analyzed in diffuse reflection mode. To include sample variety, the sample rotated during measurement to collect spectra from different locations. The automatically averaged spectra were used for model development. Spectra acquisition, model development, and validation were carried out with the OMNIS Software.&nbsp;Reference values for alpha acids were obtained using various official methods, including EBC 7.4, EBC 7.5, and EBC 7.7. Total oils and beta acid content were determined using EBC 7.4, while EBC 7.7 was employed for cohumulone analysis. Moisture content and the hop storage index (HSI) were measured using a halogen moisture analyzer and a UV-VIS photometer, respectively.<h4>CONCLUSION</h4>This Application Note demonstrates the feasibility of using NIR spectroscopy for the analysis of freshly harvested hops and ground hop pellets to determine cohumulone, moisture, and total oil content, HSI, and alpha and beta acids. Using alpha acids as an example, the difference between a prediction model covering the full concentration range and a model specific to a narrower range was highlighted. The latter reduced the prediction error by a factor of two.&nbsp;Users can apply this approach to maximize accuracy. In the OMNIS Software, both models can be combined to automatically perform the following sequence. First, the alpha acid concentration is estimated using the broad-range model; then, a more precise prediction is made using the restricted-range model.<h3>3. Shimadzu: Observation of Acrylic Block Fracture during Impact Compression Using the Hopkinson Bar Method</h3><ul><li>Application note</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/an_01_01146_en_dc42e77a9c.pdf">Full PDF for download</a></li></ul><h4>User Benefits</h4><ul><li>The HPV -X3 offers three times the resolution of conventional models, enabling observation of specimen fracture at much higher resolution.</li><li>With a maximum frame rate of 20 Mfps, the HPV-X3 is well-suited for observing high-speed phenomena such as an impact test</li></ul>Understanding materials properties is critical to product design. In particular, for applications such as transportation equipment, where materials may be subjected to impact loads, it is essential to evaluate not only static properties but also impact properties. When subjected to impact, materials may exhibit stress and strain characteristics different from those under static loading, making it essential to quantify these characteristics through impact testing.&nbsp;The Hopkinson bar method is a well-established technique for impact compression testing. Proposed by B. Hopkinson, this method enables detailed analysis of a material’s impact response and evaluation of its fracture properties by subjecting the specimen to a sudden force using a bar-launching device. This paper presents an example of an impact compression test on an acrylic specimen with a central circular hole, recorded with an HPV-X3 high-speed video camera (Fig. 2) using the Hopkinson bar method.<h4>Imaging System&nbsp;</h4>The imaging devices are listed in Table 1, and the imaging conditions are listed in Table 2. As shown in Fig. 4(b), laser illumination was directed from the rear of the specimen toward the lens, and imaging was performed with the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=1&amp;search=HPV-X3">HPV-X3</a> using a close-up ring, bellows, and macro lens. This setup enabled observation of the fracture process in the acrylic block. Two types of imaging were conducted: observation of crack propagation immediately after loading, and observation of subsequent fracture.<h4>Conclusion&nbsp;</h4>The impact compression test of an acrylic specimen using the Hopkinson bar method was observed using the HPV-X3 highspeed video camera. Inside the compressed specimen, the propagation of a wavefront believed to be a stress wave was first observed. Subsequently, cracks propagated from the central circular hole toward the left and right surfaces, and finally, diagonal cracks formed, leading to complete fracture. The progress of this series of fracture processes was clearly captured.&nbsp;The HPV-X3 has three times the resolution of the previous <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=1&amp;search=HPV-X2">HPVX2 model</a>, enabling more detailed observation of specimens during impact tests, including the Hopkinson bar method. Furthermore, because fracture phenomena during impact testing occur at high speeds, the HPV-X3, which can record images at up to 20 Mfps, is ideal for capturing them.<h3>4. Thermo Fisher Scientific: Analysis of silica in air filters using ARL X’TRA Companion X-ray Diffractometer</h3><ul><li>Application note</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/analysis_of_silica_in_air_an41521_a3b8eb33d5.pdf">Full PDF for download</a></li></ul>The analysis of silica in air filters is a critical aspect of occupational health and safety, aimed at protecting workers from the harmful effects of inhaling crystalline silica particles, which can lead to diseases such as silicosis and lung cancer. The NIOSH 7500 method (NIOSH, 2003) provides a detailed and standardized procedure for the determination of crystalline silica in air samples using X-ray diffraction (XRD). This method involves the collection of air samples on filters, which are then analyzed to identify and quantify the crystalline silica phases, including quartz, cristobalite, and tridymite.&nbsp;XRD is chosen for its high specificity and sensitivity in distinguishing different crystalline forms of silica, making it a reliable analytical technique. The method outlined in NIOSH 7500 requires meticulous sample preparation, including the proper collection and handling of air filters, calibration with known standards, and strict adherence to analytical parameters to ensure accurate and reproducible results. Following the NIOSH 7500 norm and equivalent standards helps ensure the reliable monitoring of workplace air quality, thereby safeguarding workers’ health. The use of XRD in analyzing silica in air filters is an essential component of industrial hygiene and environmental monitoring programs, facilitating the detection and control of hazardous silica exposure in occupational settings.<h4>Instrument and software&nbsp;</h4>The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/products/2296">Thermo Scientific™ ARL™ X’TRA Companion X-ray Diffractometer</a> (c.f. Figure 1) is a simple, easy-to-use benchtop XRD instrument for routine phase analysis as well as more advanced applications. The ARL X’TRA Companion XRD uses a θ/θ goniometer (160 mm radius) in Bragg-Brentano geometry coupled with a 600 W X-ray source (Cu or Co). The radial and axial collimation of the beam is controlled by divergence and Soller slits, while air scattering is reduced by a variable beam knife. An integrated water chiller is available on demand. Thanks to the innovative solid state pixel detector (55 x 55 μm pitch), the ARL X’TRA Companion XRD provides very fast data collection and comes with one-click Rietveld quantification capabilities and automated result transmission to a LIMS (laboratory information management system).<h4>Your benefits&nbsp;</h4>The ARL X’TRA Companion XRD provides data perfectly suited to quantify respirable quartz in air filters. Utilizing a calibration curve in a one-click refinement delivers results within minutes, ensuring ease-of-use for operators and reducing training requirements. XRD analysis of air filter samples complies with the NIOSH 7500 standard.

News from LabRulezICPMS Library - Week 11, 2026

How can we make the production of supercapacitors for energy storage more sustainable and replace the traditionally used but toxic solvent NMP (N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone)? According to scientists from CATRIN at Palacký University, the “green” solvents Cyrene and Tamisolve may be a suitable alternative. In an article published in the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1385894725130696?via%3Dihub#s0060">Chemical Engineering Journal</a>, they have shown that these solvents can be used in production without reducing the performance of the equipment. They thus offer a path to the next generation of sustainable, high-performance supercapacitors for industrial use.“Supercapacitors are one of the modern technologies for storing electric energy. As sustainable energy storage becomes more prominent, it is essential to replace the hazardous solvents used in the production of supercapacitor electrodes. Our study presents Cyrene and Tamisolve as environmentally friendly alternatives to the toxic solvent NMP, which is traditionally used in production. Both tested solvents enabled the preparation of electrodes that maintain high electrochemical performance while improving environmental compatibility,” said Michal Otyepka, corresponding author of the article.The electrodes were prepared using nitrogen-doped graphene as the active material in combination with two types of binders. The first was a common fluorinated binder (PVDF), which is widely used in industry, including in the manufacturing of battery electrodes. The researchers also tested a fluorine-free binder (PVP), which has a lower environmental impact and is more soluble in environmentally friendly solvents. Using various combinations, they monitored the performance and stability of the electrodes as well as their mechanical resistance.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/CATRIN_Vedci_z_CATRIN_nabizeji_zelenejsi_cestu_pro_vyrobu_superkondenzatoru_443775296a.jpg" alt="CATRIN: CATRIN researchers offer a “greener” way to make supercapacitors" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_CATRIN_Vedci_z_CATRIN_nabizeji_zelenejsi_cestu_pro_vyrobu_superkondenzatoru_443775296a.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1536" height="768">“The results showed that not only can the alternative solvents Cyrene and Tamisolve fully replace the toxic solvent NMP, but also that the prepared electrodes have the necessary mechanical properties. Their compatibility with both fluorinated PVDF and non-fluorinated PVP binders, together with excellent layer uniformity and electrochemical stability, makes them ideal for use in scalable applications. This is essential for industrial production,” said the publication’s first author, Ivan Dědek.Cyrene, or dihydrolevoglucosenone, is obtained from renewable biomass sources such as cellulose. Tamisolve (N-butyl-2-pyrrolidone) is a substance related to the commonly used NMP, but is more gentle on human health and the environment.Supercapacitor research has been a priority at CATRIN for almost ten years. In addition to developing new active materials, such as the successful nitrogen-doped graphene (SC-GN3), it also focuses on environmentally friendly and industrially feasible manufacturing processes. The replacement of toxic NMP with the “greener” solvents Cyrene and Tamisolve confirms that more sustainable production can go hand in hand with high performance and represents an important step towards industrial implementation.<blockquote><h4>The original article</h4><h4><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1385894725130696?via%3Dihub#s0060">Toward transitioning to green and sustainable supercapacitors</a></h4>Ivan Dědek, Vojtěch Kupka, Veronika Šedajová, Petr Jakubec, Matěj Navrátil, Michal Otyepka&nbsp;Chemical Engineering Journal, 529, 2026, 172220<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2025.172220">https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2025.172220</a><h6>licensed under <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/">CC-BY 4.0</a></h6></blockquote><h4>Abstract</h4>The rapid advancement of supercapacitor technologies has intensified the demand for sustainable electrode fabrication methods that minimize environmental impact. A major challenge arises from the extensive use of the toxic solvent N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP), which is subject to increasingly stringent regulatory restrictions. We demonstrate that NMP can be effectively replaced with two green solvents, dihydrolevoglucosenone (Cyrene) and N-butyl-2-pyrrolidone (Tamisolve), without compromising electrochemical performance. Electrode formulations were prepared using nitrogen-doped graphene as the active material, in combination with either polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), a widely employed fluorinated binder, or polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), a non-fluorinated alternative with improved environmental profile. Optimized coatings exhibited high mass loadings exceeding 6 mg cm−2 while maintaining strong adhesion to current collectors, an often overlooked yet critical parameter for scalable manufacturing. Electrochemical testing revealed that PVDF in Cyrene delivered an energy density of 66.6 Wh kg−1 at a power density of 1.85 kW kg−1, with excellent cycling stability, retaining 91 % of capacitance after 100,000 cycles. PVP in Cyrene provided a more environmentally benign alternative, achieving an energy density of 64.2 Wh kg−1 at 1.80 kW kg−1, with 78 % capacitance retention after 100,000 cycles, thereby highlighting the trade-off between performance and sustainability.

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Thermo Scientific ARL easySpark Metal Analyzer

The ARL easySpark™ Metal Analyzer delivers fast, accurate OES analysis of solid metals from trace to percent levels. Compact, cost-effective, and easy to use—ideal for foundries and metal producers.

Perform fast, accurate and reliable elemental analysis of solid metal samples from trace to percent level with the Thermo Scientific™ ARL™ easySpark™ Metal Analyzer. This new benchtop optical emission spectrometry (OES) instrument is specially designed for foundries and metal processors who need advanced metal analysis to produce parts for automotive, aviation, aerospace, consumer products, and other industries. Easy to install, use, and maintain, the ARL easySpark analyzer is accessible to non-experts in OES who require efficiency and productivity in metal and alloy production.The ARL easySpark metal analyzer is designed to meet the challenges and demands of small-to medium-sized plants and laboratories in the metal industry that require high-quality, yet cost-effective OES analysis to produce parts for automotive, aviation, aerospace and consumer products, among other industries. The instrument features a unique multi-grating/CCD (charge-coupled device)-based optical system that delivers a high level of resolution.<h5>Additional benefits of the Thermo Scientific ARL easySpark analyzer include:</h5><ul><li>The ability to accurately analyze all elements from trace to percentage level in any solid metal sample.</li><li>Revolutionary spark source and optic design for best performance in its category.</li><li>Intuitive easy Thermo Scientific™ OXSAS &nbsp;analysis software for a fast learning curve and easy routine operations.</li><li>A robust and reliable construction that requires minimal maintenance.</li><li>Compliance with safety standards and quality regulations.&nbsp;</li><li>Simple design accessible to novice production operators and skilled laboratory staff alike.</li><li>Well suited for additional markets including metals recycling, academic and non-academic laboratories, and primary metals producers looking for an economic solution to analyze their metal products and materials for quality and process control or for a back-up instrument.</li></ul>

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The Thermo Scientific™ iCAP™ PRO ICP-OES delivers robust trace elemental analysis with easy-to-use software and pre-optimized methods, offering superior multi-element detection over single-element AAS.

Deliver robust, uncomplicated trace elemental analysis with the Thermo Scientific™ iCAP™ PRO ICP-OES system. This system offers easy-to-use software with pre-optimized method conditions, providing multi-element detection technology far superior to that of single-element AAS.This compact, benchtop ICP-OES provides simultaneous analysis of trace elements in a range of samples. The vertical torch orientation system delivers excellent robustness for both radial and dual view instruments with a corrosion-resistant inner torch box. The purged echelle polychromator and Charge Injection Device (CID) array detector provide high light throughput, resulting in excellent detection limits.<h3>The system includes</h3><ul><li>A 3-channel, peristaltic pump for easy addition of an online internal standard or use of a hydride generation accessory.</li><li>A quick-release semi-demountable torch for easy maintenance.</li><li>A solid-state, free-running 27.12 MHz RF generator to ensure robust plasma generation for any sample matrix.</li><li>Three independent mass flow controllers (MFC) for precision control of the nebulizer, plasma, and auxiliary gas and to ensure long-term stability.</li><li>An interlock drain sensor to shut down the system if a leak in the sample path is detected and to prevent samples being lost.</li><li>An echelle polychromator that is thermostatically controlled to ensure long-term stability and reduce the need for recalibration.</li><li>A cross-dispersing prism combined with an echelle to provide a resolution of 7 pm and minimize interferences.</li><li>A random-access CID imager provides full wavelength coverage from 167.021 to 852.145 nm.</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/products/1489">Thermo Scientific™ Qtegra™ Intelligent Scientific Data Solution™</a> (ISDS) Software, providing an easy-to-navigate platform that allows the analyst to add wavelengths, create methods, analyze samples and post-process the data while the spectrometer is acquiring data.</li></ul><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Pragolab_Thermo_Scientific_Spektrometr_ICP_OES_i_CAP_PRO_Cover_5678c2a10f.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific iCAP™ PRO ICP-OES Duo" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Pragolab_Thermo_Scientific_Spektrometr_ICP_OES_i_CAP_PRO_Cover_5678c2a10f.jpg 197w," sizes="100vw" width="1000" height="792"><h3>Specifications</h3><ul><li data-start="25" data-end="50">Type: ICP-OES Duo</li><li data-start="51" data-end="99">Auxiliary Gas: MFC stabilized at 0.5 LPM</li><li data-start="100" data-end="158">Detector Type: High performance solid-state CID821</li><li data-start="159" data-end="209">Nebulizer Gas: MFC tunable, 0.3 to 0.8 LPM</li><li data-start="210" data-end="258">Peristaltic Pump: 3-channel, 0 or 45 rpm</li><li data-start="259" data-end="305">Plasma Gas: MFC stabilized at 12.5 LPM</li><li data-start="306" data-end="345">Plasma Viewing: Vertical Radial</li><li data-start="346" data-end="371">RF Source: 27 MHz</li><li data-start="372" data-end="413">Description: iCAP PRO ICP-OES Duo</li><li data-start="414" data-end="464">Dimensions (D x W x H): 690 x 615 x 933 mm</li><li data-start="465" data-end="487">Purge: 3.4 LPM</li><li data-start="488" data-end="529">Spectral Bandpass: 7 pm at 200 nm</li><li data-start="530" data-end="572">Spectrometer: Simultaneous echelle</li><li data-start="573" data-end="718">Standard Sampling Kit: Concentric glass nebulizer, Glass cyclonic spray chamber, Semi-demountable EMT torch, 2 mm bore quartz center tube</li><li data-start="719" data-end="755">Warm Up Time: 1 hr. from off</li><li data-start="756" data-end="795">Wavelength Range: 167 to 852 nm</li><li data-start="796" data-end="819" data-is-last-node="">Unit Size: Each</li></ul><h4>iCAP PRO Series ICP-OES has ACT label certification</h4>Reduce your lab's environmental impact with the iCAP PRO Series ICP-OES, recipient of the ACT label from My Green Lab. The ACT Environmental Impact Factor Label is the world's premier eco-label for laboratory products. The program ensures Accountability, Consistency, and Transparency in the reporting of environmental impact data to enable sustainable laboratory procurement. It was designed by both scientists and procurement specialists to provide clear, third-party verified information about the sustainability profile of laboratory products. By providing needed transparency around manufacturing, energy and water use, packaging, and end-of-life impacts, ACT makes it easy to choose environmentally preferable products and reduce the carbon impact of laboratory supply chains.

Thermo Scientific iCAP™ PRO X ICP-OES Duo

The Thermo Scientific™ iCAP™ PRO X ICP-OES delivers robust trace elemental analysis with easy-to-use software and pre-optimized methods, offering superior multi-element detection over single-element AAS.

Deliver robust, uncomplicated trace elemental analysis with the Thermo Scientific™ iCAP™ PRO X ICP-OES system. This system offers easy-to-use software with pre-optimized method conditions, providing multi-element detection technology far superior to that of single-element AAS.This compact, benchtop ICP-OES provides simultaneous analysis of trace elements in a range of samples. The vertical torch orientation system delivers excellent robustness for both radial and dual view instruments with a corrosion-resistant inner torch box. The purged echelle polychromator and Charge Injection Device (CID) array detector provide high light throughput, resulting in excellent detection limits.<h3>The system includes</h3><ul><li>A 3-channel, peristaltic pump for easy addition of an online internal standard or use of a hydride generation accessory.</li><li>A quick-release semi-demountable torch for easy maintenance.</li><li>A solid-state, free-running 27.12 MHz RF generator to ensure robust plasma generation for any sample matrix.</li><li>Three independent mass flow controllers (MFC) for precision control of the nebulizer, plasma, and auxiliary gas and to ensure long-term stability.</li><li>An interlock drain sensor to shut down the system if a leak in the sample path is detected and to prevent samples being lost.</li><li>An echelle polychromator that is thermostatically controlled to ensure long-term stability and reduce the need for recalibration.</li><li>A cross-dispersing prism combined with an echelle to provide a resolution of 7 pm and minimize interferences.</li><li>A random-access CID imager provides full wavelength coverage from 167.021 to 852.145 nm.</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/products/1489">Thermo Scientific™ Qtegra™ Intelligent Scientific Data Solution™</a> (ISDS) Software, providing an easy-to-navigate platform that allows the analyst to add wavelengths, create methods, analyze samples and post-process the data while the spectrometer is acquiring data.</li></ul><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Pragolab_Thermo_Scientific_Spektrometr_ICP_OES_i_CAP_PRO_X_718dec6a47.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific iCAP™ PRO X ICP-OES Duo" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Pragolab_Thermo_Scientific_Spektrometr_ICP_OES_i_CAP_PRO_X_718dec6a47.jpg 197w," sizes="100vw" width="800" height="634"><h3>Specifications</h3><ul><li data-start="25" data-end="50">Type: ICP-OES Duo</li><li data-start="51" data-end="99">Auxiliary Gas: MFC stabilized at 0.5 LPM</li><li data-start="100" data-end="158">Detector Type: High performance solid-state CID821</li><li data-start="159" data-end="209">Nebulizer Gas: MFC tunable, 0.3 to 0.8 LPM</li><li data-start="210" data-end="258">Peristaltic Pump: 3-channel, 0 or 45 rpm</li><li data-start="259" data-end="305">Plasma Gas: MFC stabilized at 12.5 LPM</li><li data-start="306" data-end="345">Plasma Viewing: Vertical Radial</li><li data-start="346" data-end="371">RF Source: 27 MHz</li><li data-start="372" data-end="415">Description: iCAP PRO X ICP-OES Duo</li><li data-start="416" data-end="466">Dimensions (D x W x H): 690 x 615 x 933 mm</li><li data-start="467" data-end="489">Purge: 3.4 LPM</li><li data-start="490" data-end="531">Spectral Bandpass: 7 pm at 200 nm</li><li data-start="532" data-end="574">Spectrometer: Simultaneous echelle</li><li data-start="575" data-end="720">Standard Sampling Kit: Concentric glass nebulizer, Glass cyclonic spray chamber, Semi-demountable EMT torch, 2 mm bore quartz center tube</li><li data-start="721" data-end="781">Warm Up Time: 30 min. from off, 15 min. from standby</li><li data-start="782" data-end="821">Wavelength Range: 167 to 852 nm</li><li data-start="822" data-end="845" data-is-last-node="">Unit Size: Each</li></ul><h4>iCAP PRO Series ICP-OES has ACT label certification</h4>Reduce your lab's environmental impact with the iCAP PRO Series ICP-OES, recipient of the ACT label from My Green Lab. The ACT Environmental Impact Factor Label is the world's premier eco-label for laboratory products. The program ensures Accountability, Consistency, and Transparency in the reporting of environmental impact data to enable sustainable laboratory procurement. It was designed by both scientists and procurement specialists to provide clear, third-party verified information about the sustainability profile of laboratory products. By providing needed transparency around manufacturing, energy and water use, packaging, and end-of-life impacts, ACT makes it easy to choose environmentally preferable products and reduce the carbon impact of laboratory supply chains.

Thermo Scientific iSC-65 Autosampler for ICP-OES & ICP-MS

Achieve robust, worry-free automation of your high-throughput trace elemental analysis workflow with the Thermo Scientific™ iSC-65 Autosampler.

Achieve robust, worry-free automation of your high-throughput trace elemental analysis workflow with the Thermo Scientific™ iSC-65 Autosampler.The iSC-65 Autosampler is built to thrive in high-throughput laboratories and difficult environments without downtime or contributing contamination to your time-critical trace elemental samples. The quiet, smooth operation will blend into the background of your working environment. Acid and solvent-resistant construction materials assure robust, reliable, precise operation.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:650/433;" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_i_SC_65_Autosampler_aa73f61273.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific iSC-65 Autosampler." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_i_SC_65_Autosampler_aa73f61273.jpg 234w," sizes="100vw" width="650" height="433"></figure><h3>Overview</h3><ul><li>Compatible with Thermo Scientific trace elemental analysis instruments: Thermo Scientific™ iCAP™ MX and iCAP™ Qnova Series ICP-MS (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/products/1487">iCAP MSX</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/products/1488">MTX</a>, Q, RQ, RQplus, TQ, TQe, and TQs) and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/products?instrumentationItems=84&amp;manufacturerItems=3&amp;search=+iCAP%E2%84%A2+">Thermo Scientific™ iCAP™ PRO Series ICP-OES</a> (iCAP PRO X, PRO XP, and PRO XPS)</li><li>Four rack capacity, each supporting 21, 24, 40, 60, or 90 vial positions</li><li>Ten-position 50 mL round bottom or flat bottom standard rack</li><li>Variable speed two-channel rinse pump; luer lock rinse station fittings</li><li>X, Y, and Z drive obstruction detection</li><li>Step Ahead – programmable rinse sequence begins during sample analysis, saving time</li><li>Multi-color LED display</li><li>Complete integration with <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/products?category=8&amp;manufacturerItems=3&amp;search=iCAP%E2%84%A2+MSX">Thermo Scientific™ Qtegra™ ISDS Software</a>, including alignment and all analysis parameters</li><li>Ability to set depth individually for each vial location</li><li>Ethernet communications</li><li>Two auxiliary ports</li></ul><h3>iSC-65 Autosampler attained an ACT label</h3>Know your lab's environmental impact with the iSC-65 Autosampler, recipient of the ACT label from My Green Lab. The ACT Environmental Impact Factor Label is the world's premier eco-label for laboratory products. The program ensures Accountability, Consistency, and Transparency in the reporting of environmental impact data to enable sustainable laboratory procurement. It was designed by both scientists and procurement specialists to provide clear, third-party verified information about the sustainability profile of laboratory products. By providing needed transparency around manufacturing, energy and water use, packaging, and end-of-life impacts, ACT makes it easy to choose environmentally preferable products and reduce the carbon impact of laboratory supply chains.

 Thermo Scientific™ ARL iSpark™ Plus Series OES Metal Analyzer

Thermo Scientific™ ARL iSpark™ Plus Series OES is a versatile metals analyzer for everything from routine analysis to R&D, built to perform reliably even in the harshest environments.

<h4>Versatile, high-performance spark OES spectrometer for all metal analysis needs</h4>Metal processors need a versatile elemental analysis solution for the wide range of metallurgical samples they deal with. From routine elemental analysis to metals R&amp;D, the Thermo Scientific™ ARL iSpark™ Plus Series OES Metal Analyzer provides the solution sought by primary metals producers, foundries, fabricators in the automotive, aviation and appliance industries, contract laboratories, and recyclers.Adapted to the harshest environments, ARL iSpark Plus offers high functionality, superior analytical performance and robustness to achieve your productivity and quality objectives. Its fast and stable analysis enables production of more heats and a faster return on investment.<h3>Key Features and Benefits</h3><ul><li>High-speed performance: 15% faster analysis time than previous models</li><li>Low maintenance: 30% longer maintenance intervals, tool-free spark stand design</li><li>Minimal memory effects: Virtually no carry-over across major matrices</li><li>High stability and uptime: Improved hardware and software components ensure long-term accuracy</li></ul><h3>Analytical Excellence</h3><ul><li>Unique PMT optics based on the legendary ARL 3460/4460 platform</li><li>Revolutionary digital spark generator with IntelliSource double CCS for precise discharge tailoring</li><li>Advanced spark stand for efficient ablation, low argon consumption, and rapid maintenance</li><li>Outstanding analytical precision across trace, minor and major elements</li><li>Ultra-fast analysis of non-metallic micro-inclusions with Spark-DAT technology</li><li>Quantitative inclusion size determination and total oxygen content in killed steels</li><li>True factory calibrations using certified reference materials (CRMs) and CARL MVR software</li><li>Optional fire assay configuration for direct analysis of lead buttons with detection limits suitable for Au, Ag, PGMs — replacing complex cupellation steps</li></ul><h3>Smart Design and Usability</h3><ul><li>Smart Argon Management (SAM) with user-programmable ECO modes</li><li>Compact footprint with full front access and wall-installation compatibility</li><li>Hydraulic sample cover for safe and easy operation</li><li>Quick-change sample tables for increased throughput</li></ul><h3>Innovative Signal Processing</h3><ul><li>Single Spark Acquisition (SSA) and DISIRE algorithm for enhanced accuracy</li><li>FAST algorithm for optimal spark selection</li><li>TGA (Time Gated Acquisition) for low background and noise suppression</li><li>OXSAS software for full system control, data management, traceability, and maintenance planning</li></ul><h3>Application Flexibility</h3><ul><li>Ready-to-use, factory-calibrated packages for:<ul><li>Iron and steel</li><li>Non-ferrous metals and alloys</li><li>Precious metals</li><li>Fire assay (lead buttons)</li></ul></li><li>Calibration extensions available for specific needs</li><li>Optional Spark-DAT tools for inclusion analysis and soluble/insoluble elemental speciation</li></ul><h3>Automation and Support</h3><ul><li>Full compatibility with ARL SMS automation systems for sample preparation and handling</li><li>Worldwide technical support, IQ/OQ qualification, and remote diagnostics</li><li>Continuous software updates and training resources to ensure long-term success</li></ul><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_ARL_i_Spark_Plus_Series_OES_Metal_Analyzer_4_3ef7d1dac8.jpg" alt=" Thermo Scientific™ ARL iSpark™ Plus Series OES Metal Analyzer" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_ARL_i_Spark_Plus_Series_OES_Metal_Analyzer_4_3ef7d1dac8.jpg 200w," sizes="100vw" width="650" height="506">

Thermo Scientific ARL SMS-2300 Robotics-Based Automation for OES or XRF

Thermo Scientific™ ARL™ SMS-2300 enables fast, reproducible, and unattended OES/XRF analysis to optimize steel production and meet the strictest quality standards.

<h4>Meet stringent steel specifications while increasing efficiency and lowering production costs.</h4>The Thermo Scientific™ ARL™ SMS-2300 Robotics-Based Automation for OES or XRF is an automated quality control solution to optimize your steel production operation. With the high-performance ARL SMS-2300 system, even complex samples are prepared and analyzed under reproducible conditions without operator intervention, eliminating human variables and subjective factors. 👉 Result: Increased output, reliable results, and reduced costs.<h3>🔧 ARL SMS-2300 Automation for OES or XRF</h3>Provides ultimate power and flexibility for automatic, unattended 24/7 operation of:<ul><li>ARL™ 4460</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/products/1213">ARL™ iSpark</a> / <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/products/1977">iSpark Plus OES</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/products?instrumentationItems=100&amp;manufacturerItems=3&amp;search=9900">ARL™ 9900 XRF</a></li></ul><h3>✅ Main Features</h3><ul><li>Easy integration into fully automatic laboratories</li><li>Installed in ARL QuantoShelter, close to production process</li><li>Parallel tasking:<ul><li>Sample preparation</li><li>Sample introduction</li><li>Analysis</li><li>Instrument stand cleaning performed in hidden time</li></ul></li><li>High throughput with:<ul><li>Automatic sample preparation</li><li>Haas Mini Mill + ARL™ PrepControl™ + EasyPrep™ software</li></ul></li><li>Direct access to Haas Mini Mill for faster ferrous sample processing</li><li>Factory-configured and customized</li><li>Compact chassis, simple installation, and integrated electronics</li><li>High reliability, rapid ROI, and fast result availability</li><li>Frees lab personnel from routine tasks</li><li>ISO 9001 compliant manufacturing and maintenance</li></ul><h3>🚀 Advanced Technology</h3><ul><li>Fanuc industrial robot</li><li>OXSAS analytical software</li></ul>

Thermo Scientific ARL SMS-3300 Automation for Single or Twin OES or XRF

Thermo Scientific™ ARL SMS-3300 enables fully automated operation of one or two OES or XRF spectrometers, enhancing lab efficiency in industrial environments.

Drive process control laboratory efficiencies in the metals, mining and cement industries with the Thermo Scientific™ ARL™ SMS-3300 Automation for Single or Twin OES or XRF, a complete laboratory workflow automation solution. The automation of single or multiple spectrometers and preparation machines with the ARL SMS-3300 system offers:👉 Reduced sample analysis cost, 👉 Increased sample throughput, 👉 Better reproducibility, and 👉 Higher quality resultsfor users requiring more comprehensive and integrated automation solutions in the metals, mining and cement industries.<h3>🔧 ARL SMS-3300 – Automation for Single or Twin OES or XRF</h3>Provides ultimate power and flexibility for automatic, unattended, 24/7 operation of:<ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/products/1213">Thermo Scientific™ ARL™ iSpark </a>/<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/products/1977"> iSpark Plus </a>(Optical Emission Spectrometers)</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/products?instrumentationItems=100&amp;manufacturerItems=3&amp;search=9900">Thermo Scientific™ ARL™ 9900</a> (X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometer)</li></ul><h3>✅ Main Features</h3><ul><li>Designed for easy integration into fully automatic laboratories</li><li>Can be mounted in Thermo Scientific ARL QuantoShelter, close to the production process</li><li>Parallel task execution:<ul><li>Sample preparation</li><li>Sample introduction</li><li>Analysis</li><li>Instrument stand cleaning performed in hidden time by the spectrometer, independently of the robot</li></ul></li><li>Direct access to milling machine for reduced processing times of ferrous samples</li><li>Higher throughput with:<ul><li>Automatic sample preparation</li><li>ARL™ PrepControl™ system + ARL™ EasyPrep™ software</li></ul></li><li>Factory configured and customized</li><li>Compact chassis and simple installation</li><li>Integrated electronics</li><li>Improved analysis reliability and quality</li><li>Very rapid payback</li><li>Faster result availability</li><li>Qualified lab personnel freed from routine tasks</li><li>Manufactured and maintained according to ISO 9001-2000 procedures</li></ul><h3>🚀 Advanced Technology</h3><ul><li>State-of-the-art Fanuc industrial robot</li><li>OXSAS analytical software</li></ul><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_ARL_SMS_3300_Automation_for_Single_or_Twin_OES_or_XRF_fadcbb621a.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ ARL SMS-3300 Automation for Single or Twin OES or XRF" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_ARL_SMS_3300_Automation_for_Single_or_Twin_OES_or_XRF_fadcbb621a.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="650" height="366">

Thermo Scientific ARL SMS-3500 Automation for Twin OES or XRF

The ARL SMS-3500 automates two OES or XRF spectrometers with smart sample flow management for fast, efficient, and continuous production control.

Drive process control laboratory efficiencies in the metals and mining industries with the Thermo Scientific™ ARL™ SMS-3500 Automation for Twin OES or XRF, a complete laboratory workflow automation solution. Primary metals producers' laboratories typically run two fully duplicate and separate spectrometry lines to assure fast response times when several urgent samples must be processed simultaneously. 👉 The ARL SMS-3500 system is an affordable alternative.The automation of multiple spectrometers and preparation machines with the ARL SMS-3500 system offers:<ul><li>Reduced sample analysis cost</li><li>Increased sample throughput</li><li>Better reproducibility</li><li>Higher quality results</li></ul>for users requiring more comprehensive and integrated automation solutions in the metals and mining industries.The ARL SMS-3500 Automation for Twin OES or XRF simplifies sample handling by providing:<ul><li>a single introduction location for all samples</li><li>a magazine storage function to free the introduction 👉 This reduces response times, increases sample processing cadence, and improves the availability of automatic sample preparation in highly critical production control environments.</li></ul><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_ARL_SMS_3500_Automation_for_Twin_OES_or_XRF_2_0553f2880b.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ ARL™ SMS-3500 Automation for Twin OES or XRF - 2.jpg" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_ARL_SMS_3500_Automation_for_Twin_OES_or_XRF_2_0553f2880b.jpg 217w," sizes="100vw" width="650" height="469"><h3>✅ Main Features</h3><ul><li>No need for time-consuming electro-mechanical transfer systems – the SMS-3500 robot moves samples between components within seconds</li><li>Simplified operation and reduced system complexity for easier maintenance and servicing</li><li>Single interface screen for all sample tracking and automation functions</li><li>Unified registration and introduction point for all production samples, with automated routing to the appropriate system components</li><li>Support for two sample preparation machines:<ul><li>Reduces response times</li><li>Increases processing cadence</li><li>Improves automatic sample preparation availability</li></ul></li><li>Operator workload is reduced – the system manages samples by priority and availability of resources<ul><li>Includes internal sample storage to free the introduction point immediately</li></ul></li><li>Each instrument can be used offline for manual tasks without interrupting automated operation</li><li>Uses the same analytical software for XRF and OES</li><li>Automation is based on proven ARL SMS software</li></ul><h3>🔧 Recommended for:</h3><ul><li>Iron and steel applications</li><li>High alloy, stainless steel, copper, brass, and bronze applications</li><li>Aluminum or fire assay applications</li></ul>

Thermo Scientific™ OXSAS™ Optical Emission Analytical Software

Thermo Scientific™ OXSAS™ software for OES enables fast, accurate metals analysis, method and calibration development, automation, and easy batch processing.

Perform rapid high quality metals analyses with a customizable software solution for optical emission spectrometers. Flexible and powerful Thermo Scientific™ OXSAS™ Optical Emission Analytical Software runs a variety of analyses, including the development of new analytical methods and calibrations as well as rapid high-quality routine elemental analysis.&nbsp;From simple tasks to complex jobs, the OXSAS software platform can perform many operations in a single click and is designed to evolve to meet your needs throughout your instrument's lifetime.<h3>📋 Template-Driven Analysis</h3><ul><li>Simple, comprehensive analysis of unknown samples.</li><li>Required analytical parameters and results processing details pre-defined in the routine analysis shortcut.</li><li>One click creation of a batch with all samples requiring analysis.</li><li>Automatic Method Choice selects the best analytical parameters set without user intervention.</li></ul><h3>⚙️ Fast Calibration</h3><ul><li>Multiple analyte curve display, instant base curve calculation, templates for editing and measuring of calibration standards.</li><li>Calibration curve determination using multi-variable regression with additive and multiplicative correction models.</li></ul><h3>🖥️ Familiar User Interface</h3><ul><li>Comprehensive post-treatment of results, including export and Microsoft™ Excel support.</li><li>Integrated Microsoft SQL Server Express relational database stores setup and analyses data.</li><li>Export and import facilities allow calibration standards, methods or grades to be easily transferred between instruments.</li><li>Full network and serial transmission capabilities.</li><li>Common software platform with the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/products?manufacturerItems=3&amp;search=WDXRF">WDXRF Thermo Scientific series</a> instrument range.</li><li>Supports Thermo Scientific SMS system for full automation of sample analysis.</li><li>Monitoring and maintenance tools to maximize uptime.</li><li>Measurement Uncertainty and Conformance Probability on unknown samples analysis.</li><li>SCT Manager: status and history overview of instrument and method analytical capability.</li><li>Comprehensive, on-line contextual Help.</li><li>Real, on-line integrated SPC.</li><li>Key to Metals: comprehensive steel and nonferrous metals database with cross-reference.</li></ul><h3>🔌Instrument Compatibility</h3>Supports the Spark option of the:<ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/products/1977">Thermo Scientific™ ARL iSpark™ Plus</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/products/1213">ARL iSpark™</a></li><li>Thermo Scientific™ ARL 4460™ Optical Emission Spectrometer</li></ul>Allows complex calculations such as:<ul><li>element soluble/insoluble</li><li>element inclusions (number, size and chemical composition)</li><li>with no additional analysis time</li></ul><h3>🧩 Options for OXSAS Software</h3><ul><li>Charge correction: calculates material weights to correct out-of-spec charges.</li><li>SPC-Full: full graphical extension for on-line Statistical Process Control.</li><li>ARLcom: result transmission over network or serial via TCP/IP or to files/printers.</li><li>Remote Sample Definition: sample registration from external applications anywhere on the network.</li></ul><h3>✅ Compatible with:</h3><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/products/1977">ARL iSpark Plus Optical Emission Spectrometer</a></li><li>ARL iSpark Plus Fire Assay Analyzer</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/products/1213">ARL iSpark Optical Emission Spectrometer</a></li><li>ARL 4460 Optical Emission Spectrometer</li><li>Thermo Scientific™ ARL™ Fire Assay Analyzer</li></ul>

Thermo Scientific™ ARL™ iSpark Plus Fire Assay Analyzer

Thermo Scientific™ ARL™ iSpark Plus Fire Assay Analyzer – fast and accurate spark-OES system for direct precious metals analysis in lead buttons without cupellation.

<h4>Efficient and Clean Alternative to Traditional Fire Assay</h4>Traditional fire assay analysis is labor-intensive, expensive and environmentally harmful. The Thermo Scientific™ ARL™ iSpark Plus Fire Assay Analyzer provides a simple and clean alternative to traditional cupellation and analysis stages by using spark optical emission spectrometry (OES) to determine precious metal concentrations directly in lead buttons.With this system, you can achieve simultaneous quantitative determination of all precious metals in fire assay lead buttons in less than a minute. The ARL iSpark Plus is a high-end spark OES spectrometer specially optimized for lead button analysis.<h3>Applications and Detection Capabilities</h3>The analyzer is ideal for various types of samples in:<ul><li>Gold and platinum mining (plant control, exploration, metal accounting)</li><li>Precious metals refining and recycling</li><li>Contract laboratories</li></ul>Thanks to:<ul><li>1-meter focal length Paschen-Runge optics</li><li>High-performance photomultiplier tubes (PMTs)</li><li>Advanced signal processing technologies</li></ul>…it offers excellent detection limits for trace levels of gold, silver, and platinum group elements in lead buttons.<h4>Key Benefits and Technical Highlights</h4><ul><li>Unmatched hardware for long-term stability and reliability</li><li>Exceptional performance in detection limits, precision, accuracy and speed</li><li>Minimal training required for operators</li><li>Automation-ready: streamlined sample prep and high throughput</li><li>Factory-calibrated for fast commissioning</li><li>Compatible with automated fire assay labs</li></ul><h4>Advanced Technology Inside</h4><ul><li>Current Controlled Source (CCS): Flexible spark discharge control for high sensitivity, reproducibility and small sample geometry</li><li>Time Resolved Spectroscopy (TRS): Signal acquisition at optimal timing for improved sensitivity and precision</li><li>1-meter Paschen-Runge vacuum polychromator for excellent resolution</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/products/2028">Thermo Scientific™ OXSAS™ software</a>: Powerful and intuitive interface</li><li>Temperature-controlled cast iron cabinet: ±0.1°C at 38 °C</li><li>Argon-flushed, water-cooled table with closed-loop coolant system</li></ul>

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