Metal and Alloy Analyzers

Emission Spectrometers
Development and Manufacturing

ANALYSIS OF METALS IS EASY AND AFFORDABLE

SPAS-05
Modern Emission Spectrometer
for Elemental Analysis of Metals and Alloys

reliable
engineering
solutions

root-mean-square
deviation 0-3%, detection state-of-the-art
limit from 5 ppm and functional
design

Spectrometer SPAS-05
is registered in National Register
of Measuring Equipment of the Russian Federation
under No. 69181-17
 The sphere of application:
industrial analytical laboratories of metallurgical and
machine-building factories;

express-analysis of alloys while melting in workshops;

identification of alloy grade in warehouses;

Research institutes and educational institutions.

SPAS-05 is an optimal decision for the customers who need quick analysis, high
specifications, reliability and high accuracy of the results of determination of the whole
element composition of metal products at minimal costs on purchase, implementation and
usage of the device.

SPAS-05
ADVANTAGES OF THE USE

Alloys and elements to analyze

SPAS-05 identifies the composition of any types of metal alloys both iron
alloys (all types of steel and cast iron) and non-ferrous alloys on any basis (Al,
Cu, Zn, Ni, Ti, Mg, Co, etc.). The use of UV area of operating range allows
analyzing the light elements such as S, P, C.

Metrological performance

The accuracy of measurements, made using SPAS-05, is better than the

existing requirements of Russian standards of measuring tools that regulate
analysis of metals on the territory of CIS and Eurasian Economic Union.

Each spectrometer SPAS-05 passes through the independent state primary

verification at The D.I.Mendeleev All-Russian Institute For Metrology. These
tests verify the high metrological qualities of spectrometers SPAS-05 and
equate them to the world leaders.
 SPAS-05
SPECIFICATIONS
OF MAJOR COMPONENTS

Case Optical Unit

The use of composite material with low Vacuum construction:
heat conductivity factor in a new case − allows getting the best metrological performance among
design provides: spectrometers based on CCD;
− reduces dependence on environmental temperature
− perfect interference immunity, enhanced
fluctuations.
resistance to temperature fluctuations;
− environmental protection;
− easy accessibility to construction with New polychromator construction:
routine maintenance. − more durable and consistent: resistant to vibrations and
transportation
− allows adjusting the key spectral lines of elements as
precisely as possible
− Permits resetting in case of considerable
changes of analytical tasks.

Spark Gap Oscillator

The new spectrum excitation source allows
choosing configuration which is optimal for
the posed analytical task.

Various modes and their combination –

Spark Stand high-energy sparking, spark modes with
New construction ensures: various parameters, including quasi-arc
− easy and fast placing of the sample parameter – allow solving wide range
− fast lifting of the lid of spark table for electrode area analytical tasks.
maintenance;
− replacement of the safety glass within 30 seconds, easy
access to the lens.

Software
Spectrometer SPAS-05 software is adapted for Microsoft
Windows and has the following wide range of functions:
− gas and vacuum system control;
− graphic representation of spectrum with opportunity to identify
spectral lines;
− export of analysis results into MS Word and OpenOffice;
− calculation of concentrations in % and ppm;
− database of alloys with opportunity to add own grades;
− one-point and two-point recalibration;
− analysis process indicator;
− qualitative analysis possibility if there is no corresponding
method installed on the spectrometer possibility;
− access security to factory calibrations (operating mode “Lab
Assistant”) with the possibility to perform such works under
control of representative from manufacturing plant (operating
mode “Engineer”);
− possibility to create own analytical methods.
 Approved device
of international standart

SPAS-05 is the fifth generation of SPAS-series

spectrometers being produced since 2007. More
than 200 devices operate in 7 countries all over
the world.
The 10-year experience of manufacturing and use
of one of the most popular and demanded
spectrometers SPAS-02 and other modifications
has been taken into account in spectrometer
SPAS-05.

NOVELTY
Our specialists are constantly working at the improvements of main units of the spectrometer,
using the best achievements of the world science and technology, in order to improve reliability,
consumer-oriented features and ergonomics, possibility of widening of the stated basic
metrological characteristics.

We have kept nothing but the best from the previous models. However, the following range of new
progressive technical solutions was realized in spectrometer SPAS-05:

combined thermal stabilization of optical unit which includes isolation

outer composite case and active thermal stabilization system inside
polychromator;

«clear optics» system which automatically monitors vacuum level and

controls residual medium composition of optical unit with a view to
prevent optical elements from pollution;

possibility to correct factory analytical settings while in operation,

easy replacement of the safety glass, fast lifting-installation of the upper

lid of spark table (without the use of tools).

reduction of vacuum pump operation up to 20 times with regard to total

operating time of spectrometer (pump life increases, temperature
decreases, possibility of oil mist generation decreases).

All mentioned new advantages are tried and true on the latest devices of the previous model
SPAS-02 manufactured in 2017.
DEMONSTRATION
OF ANALYTICAL CAPABILITIES

Table 1 Table 2
Example of accuracy of low-alloy steel Example of accuracy of low-alloy cast iron
CRM analysis results CRM analysis results
Rated Rated Measured Rated Rated Measured
Element Difference, Element Difference,
content, error, content, content, error, content,
% %
% % % % % %

Al 0,47 0,02 0,458 0,012 C 2,94 0,02 2,904 0,036

C 0,088 0,001 0,0902 0,0022 Cr 0,476 0,004 0,4725 0,0035

Cr 1,51 0,01 1,507 0,003 Cu 0,7 0,01 0,68 0,02

Cu 0,49 0,003 0,4811 0,0089 Mn 0,454 0,004 0,446 0,008

Mn 0,177 0,002 0,1713 0,0057 Mo 0,406 0,005 0,401 0,005

Mo 0,049 0,001 0,0518 0,0028 Mo 0,049 0,001 0,0518 0,0028

Ni 1,87 0,01 1,851 0,019 Ni 0,542 0,004 0,529 0,013

P 0,0067 0,0004 0,0061 0,0006 P 0,232 0,004 0,223 0,009

S 0,0055 0,0006 0,0049 0,0006 S 0,036 0,001 0,04 0,004

Si 0,135 0,004 0,1344 0,0006 Si 1,5 0,01 1,501 0,001

Ti 0,027 0,002 0,024 0,003 Ti 0,027 0,001 0,028 0,001

V 0,121 0,002 0,123 0,002 V 0,086 0,001 0,0847 0,0013

W 0,43 0,01 0,4262 0,0038

Table 3
Example of accuracy of high-alloy stainless steel
CRM analysis results

Rated Rated Measured

Element Difference,
content, error, content,
%
% % %

Al 0,01 0,003 0,0118 0,0018

C 0,038 0,001 0,0367 0,0013

Cr 15,01 0,07 15,18 0,17

Cu 0,045 0,001 0,0437 0,0013

Mn 2,05 0,02 2 0,05

Mo 0,141 0,004 0,137 0,004

Ni 12,04 0,05 11,88 0,16

P 0,0132 0,0005 0,0117 0,0015

S 0,017 0,0007 0,0186 0,0016

Si 0,65 0,01 0,638 0,012

Ti 0,26 0,01 0,271 0,011

V 0,128 0,006 0,132 0,004

W 0,05 0,001 0,053 0,003

BASIC
SPECIFICATIONS
Optical Vacuum system
scheme «Clear Optics»
Low-noise vacuum pump with shutoff valve and oil mist
Paschen-Runge scheme;
trap;
Rowland circle’s diameter: 330 mm;
Computer control of residual medium composition in
Resiprocal dispersion: not more than 1.4 nm/mm;
polychromator, maintenance of vacuum optimum level;
Diffraction grating: 2100 line marks/mm;
Discrete operating mode of vacuum pump (ratio of
Multi-element CCD sensor system with a total or more
on-line state to total operating time 1 to 20) with a view
25,000 channels and the size of the channel about 8
to eliminate vacuum oil heating and to enhance pump
μm;
operational life;
Spectral range: 174-455 nm (non-vacuum option:
Vacuum system can operate in autonomous
185-455 nm);
twenty-four-hour mode; as a result, spectrometer is
Width of spectral slit – not more than 10 μm;
ready for operation any time.
spectral resolution – not more than 0,05 nm.
Minimum time cycle of spectrum accumulation – not
less than 0,001s

Excitation
system of spectrum System
Low-voltage unipolar spark in an argon atmosphere (or of control and data processing
quasi-arc in an argon atmosphere); Integrated computer;
Bidirectional air cooling (lateral and coaxial) of spark

SPAS-05
Operating system Windows 10;
gap using argon; monitor FullHD, keyboard, mouse, uninterruptible
Computer control of the discharge frequency, voltage power supply;
and pulse energy; Ability to connect printer, additional or back-up
Optimization of spectrum excitation parameters both monitor;
for additives (ppm units) and for high contents of Ability to connect to the corporate network and the
elements (up to 45%); Internet.
Automatic change of the discharge parameters in the
transition from sparking to the analysis;
Tungsten electrode that does not require replacement;
Preliminary spark gap ensures stable reproducibility of
discharge pulse parameters.

Overall dimensions,
weight of spectrometer
length/width/height, mm – 670x500x400;
weight, kg – 50

Active Co. Ltd.

198096, Saint Petersburg, 8

Kronshtadtskaya St., office 1

8 (800) 302-12-08
e-mail: sales@spas05.com
www.spas05.com