Optical Emission Spectrometry

OES analysis for metals and alloys

Optical emission spectrometry (OES) is an industry-standard technique for the elemental analysis of a range of metals and alloys. Perform rapid elemental analysis of solid metallic samples with OES using Arc/Spark excitation. This technique meets the most demanding analysis needs of the metals industry from production control to R&D, from incoming material inspection to scrap sorting.

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Thermo Scientific ARL iSpark Plus OES Metal Analyzer – Taking speed and stability to the next level

The ARL iSpark Plus metal analyzes, the next generation of the trusted standard in spark optical emission spectrometry, streamlines your laboratory workflow by taking speed and stability to the next level.

OES capabilities

Optical emission spectrometry principles

Thermo Scientific OES spectrometers provide fast and accurate analyses of solid metallic samples.

OES periodic table of elements

OES instruments for metal analysis

Our stationary optical emission spectrometers offer high levels of accuracy and precise analytical results.

iSpark and easySpark

Chemical analysis of metals and alloys

Our instruments are designed for high quality analysis of metals— from trace to percent element concentration levels required by steel and other metal industries.

Metalworking in foundries can benefit from OES chemical analysis

Optical emission spectrometry service and support programs

We offer a comprehensive range of services for various service needs and requests.

Thermo Scientific services for ARL OES and XRF spectrometers

Optical emission spectrometry fundamentals

Learn more about OES basic, techniques, and applications.

Analysis of a metal sample with ArcSpark Optical Emission Spectrometry

Optical emission spectrometry automation

Meet tight time schedules and improve the accuracy of your results by building automation into your OES analyses.

Automated Thermo Scientific ARL SMS-3300 OES Spectrometers

For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.