The Metals edition of Zetium
The new element in metals
The Metals edition of the Zetium spectrometer is designed to deliver analytical excellence in the metals industry. It incorporates years of experience and the latest technology to meet the strictest process control targets, from raw materials to final and secondary products.
Like all Zetium spectrometers, the Metals edition delivers reliable analytical performance regardless of the application and excels in areas related to production control and R&D in metals, such as:
- Iron, nickel and cobalt alloys
- Copper, aluminum and titanium alloys
- Iron and steel
- Precious metals
- Soldering alloys
- Scrap metals and unknown materials
- Slags
- Raw materials
- Single layer or multi-layer coatings
Overview
The Metals edition is pre-configured to deliver fast and reliable results from day 1 with the appropriate hardware and your choice of pre-calibrated application solutions including:
- NiFeCo - for the analysis of steels and alloys
- Cu-Base - for the analysis of copper alloys
- LAS - for the analysis of low-alloy steel
You can also choose to add WROXI, for the analysis of oxides in raw materials, or Stratos, for the analysis of coatings.
The SumXcore brings together the benefits of WD- and EDXRF technology into one platform. This combination delivers unique advantages in the production of metals including:
- reductions in analysis time of up to 50 % for higher sample throughput or improved precision in a given time
- identification of unexpected elements in production samples
For inclusion or homogeneity analysis small spot mapping and elemental distribution analysis is possible with the ED core and unique translation mechanics.
Features
Design features for product consistency
- High-capacity sample bed with a high-speed sample changer, ideal for medium to high sample throughput
- Unrivalled analytical sensitivity at unprecedented speeds with superior detectors and counting electronics
- Outlier detection and process control with Statistical Process Control software - ideal for traceability and accreditation
- Continuous full-power operation for enhanced stability and repeatability
- Ready for automated environments
Advanced software and unique application solutions
- The latest version of our renowned SuperQ software features a new, streamlined user interface, advanced matrix correction algorithms, such as tertiary fluorescence, integration of ED deconvolution and integrated intelligence with the Virtual Analyst
- Type Standardization - a software module for SuperQ that allows users to add type standards to applications for automatic correction of results within user-defined limits
- NiFeCo - a special set of samples developed to transfer calibrations based on more than 120 certified reference materials (CRMs) for accurate analysis of special steels, high-temperature alloys and super alloys
- Cu-base - a carefully selected set of reference samples to set up calibrations for the analysis of copper-base metals, such as:
- - Bronze (standard, aluminium, phosphor and leaded)
- - Brass (standard, alloyed and leaded)
- LAS - a carefully selected set of reference samples to set up calibrations for the dedicated analysis of low alloy steel
Upgrade packages to meet every challenge
The modular design of the Zetium platform allows optimization of the Metals edition through the addition of upgrade packages that deliver tangible benefits:
- SumXcore - for reduction in analysis times and identification of unexpected elements in production samples
- Small Spot Mapping - ideal for the analysis of inclusions for process troubleshooting
- Speed & throughput - for faster sample analysis
- Robustness & uptime - for tough environments
- Flexibility - to accomodate sample size variations
- Performance enhancement - for superior sensitivity
Specification
| Basic configuration highlights | Performance upgrades | Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| One application of choice from:
NiFeCo LAS Cu-base WROXI | Additional applications of choice | Unique pre-calibration modules or calibration sets to enable accurate elemental analysis of a wide range of sample types, ideal for the metal manufacture, from process to quality control |
No-drift SST R-mAX
| Maximum uptime with minimum monitor correction | |
| 3 or 4 kW X-ray tube | Faster results and lower detection limits in the same measurement time | |
| Curved crystals for faster results | Up to 30% more intensity in the same measurement time
Shorter measurement time to achieve required limits | |
| H-Per channels | Simultaneous measurement of up to two light elements (B, C, N, Na, Mg) to minimize total analysis time | |
| SumXcore | Faster results in tandem with the WD functionality
Detect unexpected changes in composition | |
| Small spot mapping | Unique compositional mapping with the ED core, for fast and accurate determination of compositional trends and heterogeneities |
Accessories
Standards (Reference materials)
NiFeCO
Ideal for the analysis of high temperature steels and super alloysLAS
Low alloy steel analysis with Malvern Panalytical XRF spectrometersCu-base-FP
Accurate elemental analysis of Cu metalsFused borate disks
Calibration made easy!Sample Preparation
Borate fluxes and chemicals
Your first choice to fuse samples for XRF, ICP and AA analysisFusion monitor
Quick and error-free proactive monitoring for your fusion instrumentsOxidizers and non-wetting agent
Pre-weighed fluxes
Have you ever thought about the amount of time you spend weighing flux?Claisse TheOx Advanced
Electric fusion instrument for XRF, AA & ICP analysisMolds & crucibles
Software
Super Q
SuperQ software is straightforward and makes Zetium and CubiX spectrometers accessible to administrators and routine operators.
Stratos
The software provides a rapid, simple and non-destructive means of analyzing coatings, surface layers and multi-layered structures.Omnian
Omnian software enables users to achieve the best possible analysis when dedicated methods or certified standards do not exist.
Type Standardization
Type Standardization is a well-known method in the steel and metals industry,Support
Services
Solutions to maximize the return on your investment
To assure that your instrument remains in top condition and performs on the highest level, Malvern Panalytical offers a wide range of services. Our expertise and support services assure an optimal functioning of your instrument.
Support
Service for a lifetime
- Phone and remote support
- Preventive maintenance and checkups
- Flexible Customer Care Agreements
- Performance certificates
- Hardware and software upgrades
- Local and global support
Expertise
Adding value to your processes
- Sample preparation development/optimization
- Analytical methodologies
- Turnkey solutions for XRD
- Operations via IQ/OQ/PQ, quality assurance (GLP, ISO17025) or round robins/inter laboratory studies
- Automation of lab processes
- Consultancy services
Training and education
- Training on-site or at our competence centers
- Broad range of basic and advanced courses on products, applications and software
Analytical services and calibration materials
- Expert (XRF) analyses services
- Oxides and trace analysis
- Customized calibration materials