Thermo Scientific™
ARL iSpark Plus Series OES Metal Analyzer
The Thermo Scientific ARL X’TRA Companion is an advanced benchtop X-ray diffractometer for Rietveld routine analysis and process control QA/QC.
Catalog Number
IQLAAHGABDFAOOMBOF
Type
Photomultiplier Tube
Product Overview
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&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 offer a high degree of functionality and features to achieve productivity and quality objectives.ARL iSpark Plus adds to the stability, availability, and speed of analyses, enabling production of more heats and a faster return on investment.
The ARL iSpark Plus version comes with
The ARL iSpark Plus Series is a high-performance OES spectrometer platform based on the best PMT (photomultiplier tube) optics. It features enhanced functionalities and other innovative technologies:
15% faster analysis time compared to previous models
30%longer maintenance intervals
Virtually no memory effect on major matrices
Improved stability
features
All these features help to optimize productivity
- Unique PMT optics
- Revolutionary digital spark generator
- Superior analytical performance in terms of accuracy, precision, and limits of detection
- Analytical versatility to address all metals markets, including primary metal producers, metals processors, foundries, contract labs and recyclers
- True factory calibrations performed with best available reference materials
- Ultra-fast, on-line analysis of non-metallic inclusions, including quantitative size determination in killed steels
- Revolutionary intelliSource double CCS (current controlled source) for optimal analysis in every matrix
- Advanced signal acquisition technologies and processing algorithms
- Single Spark Acquisition with diffuse spark intensity removal algorithm to improve accuracy on PMTs
- Smart argon management with argon saving modes
- Automation solutions with ARL SMS products
- Advanced technical/service support
Investment costs are reduced by
- Exceptional instrument lifetime and continuous upgrade possibilities (software and hardware)
- Instrument capability to cover your future needs
Production costs are reduced by
- More accurate and reproducible analyses in the shortest possible time
- Increased instrument availability due to high stability and low frequency of drift correction
Operating and maintenance costs are reduced by
- Low consumption of drift correction samples and simple maintenance
- Significant argon savings during and between analyses
Overall cost management is reduced by:
- Optimum utilization of materials
- Extremely low running costs compared to other methods.
Technical Specifications
Product specifications
Technical data is presented in a structured catalogue-style table for fast laboratory and purchasing review.
- Description ARL iSpark Plus Series OES Metal Analyzer
- Voltagee 230 V
- Detector Type Photomultiplier Tubes (PMT)
- For Use With (Application) For use with determining the elemental composition of solid metal samples for quality control, particularly in steel making and aluminum metallurgy processes.
- Type Photomultiplier Tube
- Unit Size Each
Certificate
Certificate Type
Certificate of Compliance / Conformity / Conformance
Date
Jun 30, 2025
Catalog Number(s)
IQLAAHGABDFAOOMBOF
