Optical Emission Spectroscopy (OES): Precision Metal Analysis

Optical Emission Spectroscopy (OES) is a trusted and widely used analytical technique for identifying metals and determining their elemental composition. This essential process spans the metals industry, from trace element analysis in scrap metal to melt process control in foundries and incoming material inspections in manufacturing. OES provides fast, accurate, and precise trace metal analysis, ensuring high-performance metal identification.

Our laboratory is equipped with a BAIRD Optical Emission Spectrometer DV-6, enabling us to conduct comprehensive chemical analysis on various metal types, including:

  • Ferrous Base Metals: Plain carbon and low alloy steels, cast irons, stainless steels, and tool steels.
  • Aluminum Base Metals
  • Copper Base Metals
  • Nickel Base Metals
  • Zinc Base Metals

With our advanced OES capabilities, we deliver reliable insights into metal composition, supporting quality assurance and production efficiency across the industry.