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Apparatus and method for the spectroscopic determination of carbon

US7227636B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 27, 2005
Grant dateJun 5, 2007
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Expiry dateJul 7, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N21/67
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An optical emission spectrometer for analysis, identification or identity testing of metallic materials, and a method for optical emission analysis of metallic materials with a spectrometer, wherein the spectrometer has at least one arc or spark generator for producing a discharge between an electrode and a workpiece in a spark stand chamber of the generator. A cleansing apparatus for air about the discharge includes a pump for feeding air into the spark stand chamber, and a container through which air can flow. The container contains an alkaline metal or alkaline earth metal hydroxide or another substance that binds CO2 present in air.

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