Analyzer of oxygen / hydrogen ELEMENTRAC OH-p 2

Артикул: ELEMENTRAC OH‑p 2

The new ELEMENTRAC OH-p 2 is a powerful and robust elemental analyzer for measurement of oxygen and hydrogen concentrations in inorganic samples like steel, iron, copper or ceramics. The highly sensitive NDIR and thermal conductivity detectors reliably detect element concentrations from low ppm content to high percentages.

The innovative sample port system with pulsed chamber rinsing and vertical sample drop allow for user-friendly and comfortable analysis of rod-shaped, granular or powdery samples with a weight of up to 2 grams.

The ELEMENTRAC OH-p 2 elemental analyzer meets or exceeds the requirements of all relevant international standards such as ASTM E 1019 or DIN EN 3976.


OXYGEN / NITROGEN ANALYZER ELEMENTRAC OH-P 2

  • Low gas consumption and high sensitivity due to closed gas system
  • Easy application of pins, powders and granules
  • Inexpensive argon as carrier gas possible
  • Short analysis time
  • Powerful impulse furnace with 8.5 kW
  • Optional Autocleaner
  • Reliable ONH elemental analysis of inorganic samples like steel, non-ferrous metals, ceramics, slags, ores, etc.

OPERATION AND ANALYSIS PROCESS

Step 1: Logging the sample into the ELEMENTS software

The sample ID is logged into the software and the weight is automatically transferred (see step 2)


Step 2: Weighing and introduction of sample into the port

The ELEMENTRAC OH-p 2 analyzes volumes from a few mg up to 2 grams safely and precisely. Rod-shaped or granular samples can be applied directly. For the elemental analysis of powders, a capsule is recommended which does not have to be sealed.

Step 3: Analysis

The empty graphite crucible is then placed on the lower electrode and the elemental analysis is started via the ELEMENTS software. The software controls all subsequent process steps.

Step 4: Data output and export

120 to 180 seconds after the analysis has started, the measured concentrations are available for export as a report or via LIMS. 

CONFIGURATIONS

The ELEMENTRAC OH-p 2 is available as a single-element analyzer for oxygen or hydrogen only, or in a multi-element configuration for measuring OH. Whereas oxygen is determined as CO2 in up to two infrared cells, nitrogen and hydrogen are detected in their elemental form in a thermal conductivity cell.

CUVETTE WITH VARIABLE LENGTH 

THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY CELL WITH HIGH SENSITIVITY

INTEGRATED STANDARD SOLUTIONS

The chemicals and filters required for the operation of the ELEMENTRAC OH-p 2 elemental analyzer are arranged conveniently on the front panel and can be concealed behind a removable door during routine operation. This arrangement significantly reduces the time required for maintenance and increases user-friendliness. In addition, innovative details considerably improve the reproducibility of measurements.
Innovative sample port & pulsed chamber flushing
The new sample port of the OH-p 2 elemental analyzer ensures comfortable operation and reproducible measured values. Differently shaped samples like solid pieces, granules or powder in capsules can be applied up to a weight of 2000 mg, and are quickly freed from the surrounding atmosphere with the help of pulsed carrier gas flushing in the sample port. Then they drop vertically into the preheated graphite crucible for analysis.

  • Robust against dust development
  • No closing of capsules required
  • Direct application of up to 2000 mg granulate
  • Low in maintenance and wear  
Closed gas management
The ELEMENTRAC ONH elemental analyzer series uses a closed gas system in overpressure. This ensures that always 100% of the released sample gas is fed to the detectors which guarantees low detection limits and good reproducibility.

OPTIONS

In addition to the integrated solutions of the ELEMENTRAC OH-p 2 elemental analyzer, further options are available to increase efficiency and extend the application range.

Autocleaner

By melting the sample in a graphite crucible at temperatures of up to 3000 °C deposits are generated at the upper electrode and in the furnace chamber which may affect the reproducibility of ONH measurements in a negative way.

The new optional Autocleaner reliably removes these deposits, enabling precise elemental analysis even for high throughputs. Additionally, an efficient gas calibration and cleaning furnace for thorough carrier gas pre-cleaning are available for the elemental analyzer. 

ELEMENTS SOFTWARE

The comprehensive Windows-based ELEMENTS software is an essential part of all ELEMENTRAC generation elemental analyzers.
A central window (analysis and results) is the starting point from which all functionalities required for the daily routine are easily accessible. From here it is possible to group and export analyzed samples, or register and analyze new ones. The user may call up various subordinate functionalities like application settings, calibration, diagnosis, or status.  

TYPICAL SAMPLE MATERIALS

alloys, aluminum, ashes, carbides, cast iron, ceramics, copper, ferroalloys, iron, metals, ores, refractory metals, silicon, steel, ...

TECHNICAL DATA

Measured elements hydrogen, oxygen
Samplesinorganic
Furnace alignment vertical
Sample carrier graphite crucibles
Field of application ceramics, engineering / electronics, steel / metallurgy
Furnaceelectrode impulse furnace (max. 8,5 KW*), temperatures in excess of 3,000 °C
Detection method solid state infrared absorption for oxygen thermal conductivity for nitrogen and hydrogen
Typical analysis time 120 -180 s
Chemicals required schuetze reagents, magnesium perchlorate, sodium hydroxide
Gas required compressed air, nitrogen 99.995 % pure, all gases with (2 - 4 bar / 30 - 60 psi)
Power requirements 3~ 400 V, 50/60 Hz, max. 8,500 W
Dimensions (W x H x D)56 x 78 x 64 cm
Weight~ 165 kg
Required equipment PC, monitor, balance (resolution 0.0001g)
Optional accessories  carrier gas purification, external chiller, gas calibration unit
* limited to 6.8 kw in application settings

FUNCTIONAL PRINCIPLE

The measuring principle of the ELEMENTRAC OH-p 2 elemental analyzer allows for a wide measuring range. To analyze the sample, it is weighed and placed on the sample port. Flushing with carrier gas prevents atmospheric gas (oxygen) from getting into the furnace.
The graphite crucible is outgassed in the impulse furnace of the analyzer to reduce possible contaminations (e.g. residual hydrogen). After a stabilization phase the sample is dropped into the crucible and melts. Carbon monoxide is produced by the reaction of carbon in the graphite crucible and oxygen of the material. Hydrogen is released in its elemental form. The carrier gas (nitrogen) and sample gasses pass through a filter before entering the Schuetze reagent which converts the CO to CO2, whereas hydrogen remains in its elemental form.
The CO2 is measured by the infrared cells and removed chemically. Afterwards the hydrogen content is determined in the thermal conductivity cell.