LIBS vs OES – A Comparison of PMI Technologies
A recent whitepaper from Hitachi offers a thorough look at laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) and optical emission spectroscopy (OES) in relation to their use in product material identification (PMI). Industry regulations, scheduled inspections, and regular...ARC-MET8000 & PMI-Master Smart Comparison
The Arc-Met 8000 is an excellent mobile OES spectrometer that delivers analysis results in the field or the shop floor. The Arc-Met was such an effective metal analyzer that Oxford engineers used it as the building block the PMI-MASTER Smart. The PMI-MASTER Smart used...What is a Rotrode Emission Spectrometer [RES]?
RES stands for Rotrode Emission Spectrometer, which is a type of tool that is used to determine metals present in oil samples. It is a specific designation based on the size of the particles that the spectrometer can detect, typically the detection limits are between...Elemental Analysis Using Optical Emission Spectroscopy
Elemental analysis has been around since the early 19th century when Louis Jacques Thenard and Joseph Louis Gay-Lussac conducted research on electrochemical analysis. It has evolved steadily over time, but has dramatically progressed over the last two decades. One of...Spectrometer Units: What Does a Spectrometer Measure?
Spectrometry and spectroscopy are related but they are not the same thing. Spectrometry is the application of spectroscopy; spectrometry creates quantifiable results for later assessment. Once you understand the basics of spectrometers, you will need to understand...
Learn How Periodical Maintenance & Calibration Will Save You Money
OES MAINTENANCE & CALIBRATION: