Optical Emission Spectrometer (OES) for Elemental Analysis

The Optical Emission Spectrometer (OES) is an analytical instrument used to determine the chemical composition of Aluminum, Iron, Copper, and Magnesium-based materials with high precision. This method provides quantitative analysis, identifying the percentage distribution of elements within the material.

The device operates by applying a high-energy spark (arc or spark discharge) to the surface of the sample, exciting the atoms and measuring the emitted light spectrum. Since each element emits light at specific wavelengths, the spectrometer analyzes these emissions to determine the material’s chemical composition.

Important Considerations:

• Samples must be in metallic (conductive) form for OES analysis.

• Solid and homogeneous metal samples yield the most accurate results.

This technique is widely used for industrial quality control, process monitoring, and material certification.