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Spark-OES Analysis
At BES Group, we offer cutting-edge Spark Optical Emission Spectroscopy (Spark-OES) analysis services to meet your elemental analysis needs with precision and reliability.
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What is Spark-OES Analysis?
Our fully equipped laboratory and experienced team ensure accurate results for a wide range of sample types and industries. Whether you require routine quality control testing, research and development support, or specialized analytical services, we are here to assist you
Spark-OES analysis is a powerful technique used for elemental analysis of solid metallic samples. It involves the generation of a spark discharge between an electrode and the sample surface, which excites the atoms in the sample. As the excited atoms return to their ground state, they emit characteristic wavelengths of light, which are then analysed to determine the elemental composition of the sample.
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Spark OES Analysis offers several advantages including multi-element analysis capability, accuracy and reliability.
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Gain an understanding of material composition, quality and integrity. Invaluable for quality control, research and development.
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How can our Spark-OES Analysis help you?
From critical components to structural steelwork, we’re here to help analyse your metals.
Spark-OES is ideally suited for analysing solid metallic samples, including metals, alloys, and metallic coatings. It is commonly used in industries such as metallurgy, manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, and more. Our analysis covers a wide range of elements, from major constituents to trace elements, providing valuable insights into material composition and quality.
Spark-OES analysis is especially important when our customers need to know accurate information about their material’s composition, to meet industry standards or customer specifications.
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UKAS - ISO/IEC 17025:2017 is an accreditation standard for testing and calibration laboratories, and demonstrates our competency to carry out mechanical testing and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) of metals and weldments.
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What elements can we test?
Spark-OES can detect a wide range of elements, including major constituents and trace elements. It offers high sensitivity, making it suitable for detecting and quantifying both major constituents and trace elements in metallic samples.
Commonly analysed elements include but are not limited to iron, aluminium, copper, nickel, titanium, zinc, and chromium. Using Spark-OES analysis, we can determine UKAS-accredited element composition on:
| Metal | Element composition |
| Aluminium alloys |
Cr, Cu, Fe, Pb, Mg, Mn, Si, Sn, Ti, Zn |
| Ferrous based alloys: | Al, B, C, Cr, Co, Cu, Pb, Mg, Mn, Mo, Ni, N, Nb, P, Si, S, Sn, Ti, W, V, Zr |
| Nickel based alloys | Al, B, C, Cr, Co, Cu, Fe, Mn, Mo, Ni, Nb, P, Si, S, Ta, Ti, W, V, Zr |
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Servicing the full life cycle, from concept through to decommission.
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Confidence assured with all relevant certifications and accreditations.
800+ expert engineers
Our team of skilled engineers possesses a wealth of expertise.
A legacy of 160+ years of experience
We’re always evolving our approach to future proof our services.
35,000 satisfied customers
A strong reputation for providing exceptional service.
An end-to-end solution
Servicing the full life cycle, from concept through to decommission.
Accredited assurance
Confidence assured with all relevant certifications and accreditations.
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