ELEMENTRAC CS‑i

Description

CARBON / SULFUR ANALYZER ELEMENTRAC CS-I

•  Control of induction performance provides precise analysis of low-melting metals
•  Heated dust trap allows for improved sulfur detection
•  Platinum-based catalyst reactor ensures accurate carbon detection
•  Carrier gas flow optimized for dusty samples
•  Software-based leakage test
•  Optional vacuum system, also available with dust filter class H for potentially harmful samples
•  Single and multipoint calibration
•  Robust design allows usage in production control and laboratory
•  Low maintenance

•  Control of induction performance provides precise analysis of low-melting metals
•  Heated dust trap allows for improved sulfur detection
•  Platinum-based catalyst reactor ensures accurate carbon detection
•  Carrier gas flow optimized for dusty samples
•  Software-based leakage test
•  Optional vacuum system, also available with dust filter class H for potentially harmful samples
•  Single and multipoint calibration
•  Robust design allows usage in production control and laboratory
•  Low maintenance

CONFIGURATIONS

The ELEMENTRAC CS-i is available as a single-element analyzer for carbon or sulfur only, or in a configuration for simultaneous measurement of both carbon and sulfur. It uses up to 4 IR cells which can be configured according to customer requirements. The longer the cuvette, the more sensitive it is for low concentrations like 10 ppm. Shorter cuvettes also allow measurement in the low ppm range, however with increasing standard deviation of the measured values. For optimum analysis of low and high concentrations, a configuration of two IR cells for one element should be selected. The latest detector technology permits advanced configurations to reliably cover the measuring range from 0.6 ppm to more than 6 % for a sample weight of 1000 mg. Optional gold cuvettes provide higher reliability for elemental analysis of halogenated samples. For reliable analysis of materials with a high sulfur content, the CS-i can be equipped with more robust IR cells to extend the measurement range and improve the reproducibility of the results. It is also possible to equip the CS-i with a halogen trap. Another option is a special configuration for measuring cement.

INFRARED CELLS WITH FLEXIBLE MEASURING RANGE

CUVETTE WITH VARIABLE LENGTH

INFRARED CELLS WITH FLEXIBLE MEASURING RANGE

CUVETTE WITH VARIABLE LENGTH

INTEGRATED STANDARD SOLUTIONS

The chemicals and filters required for operation of the ELEMENTRAC CS-i are conveniently arranged on the front of the analyzer and may be concealed behind a removable door. This arrangement substantially reduces maintenance time and increases usability. Innovative details of the ELEMENTRAC CS-i significantly improve the reproducibility of carbon and sulfur measurements.

Catalyst

•  For accurate carbon determination
•  Extended reaction path ensures complete oxidation of incomplete combustion products (carbon monoxide)
•  Best possible reproducibility even for very high carbon concentrations

Catalyst

•  For accurate carbon determination
•  Extended reaction path ensures complete oxidation of incomplete combustion products (carbon monoxide)
•  Best possible reproducibility even for very high carbon concentrations

Heated Dust Trap

•  The dust generated by inductive combustion is collected in an external dust filter
•  Efficient heating of the dust trap prevents condensation of water vapor
•  Significant improvement of recovery rates and reproducibility of sulfur measurements

Heated Dust Trap

•  The dust generated by inductive combustion is collected in an external dust filter
•  Efficient heating of the dust trap prevents condensation of water vapor
•  Significant improvement of recovery rates and reproducibility of sulfur measurements

Intelligent Lance Management / Oxygen Supply

•  Individual control of the oxygen supply during inductive combustion
•  A lance flushes the entire oxygen flow to the center of the crucible to ensure complete oxidation of the carbon and sulfur contained in the sample (solid samples)
•  Oxygen flow is supplied through the combustion chamber to avoid swirling and loss of sample material (dusty samples)
•  Accurate analysis of low-density samples

Intelligent Lance Management / Oxygen Supply

•  Individual control of the oxygen supply during inductive combustion
•  A lance flushes the entire oxygen flow to the center of the crucible to ensure complete oxidation of the carbon and sulfur contained in the sample (solid samples)
•  Oxygen flow is supplied through the combustion chamber to avoid swirling and loss of sample material (dusty samples)
•  Accurate analysis of low-density samples

Options

In addition to the features already integrated in the ELEMENTRAC CS-i further options are available to increase efficiency and extend the application range.

AUTOLOADER

The induction furnace of the ELEMENTRAC CS-i can be equipped with an optional automatic sample loader. The standard module offers 36 crucible positions, the XL model even features 130 positions. It is the largest Autoloader available in the market for this type of application.

TIC MODULE

Carbon can be determined as total carbon (TC) or in fractions, i. e. total organic carbon (TOC) or total inorganic carbon (TIC). When combined with the CS-i, ELTRA’s TIC module measures the TIC content (e. g. lime) by acidification in products like soil or construction materials.

AUTOLOADER

The induction furnace of the ELEMENTRAC CS-i can be equipped with an optional automatic sample loader. The standard module offers 36 crucible positions, the XL model even features 130 positions. It is the largest Autoloader available in the market for this type of application.

TIC MODULE

Carbon can be determined as total carbon (TC) or in fractions, i. e. total organic carbon (TOC) or total inorganic carbon (TIC). When combined with the CS-i, ELTRA’s TIC module measures the TIC content (e. g. lime) by acidification in products like soil or construction materials.

Software

The comprehensive Windows-based ELEMENTS software is an essential part of all ELEMENTRAC generation elemental analyzers.

A central window (analysis and results) is the starting point from which all functionalities required for the daily routine are easily accessible. From here it is possible to group and export analyzed samples, or register and analyze new ones. The user may call up various subordinate functionalities like application settings, calibration, diagnosis, or status.

The comprehensive Windows-based ELEMENTS software is an essential part of all ELEMENTRAC generation elemental analyzers.

A central window (analysis and results) is the starting point from which all functionalities required for the daily routine are easily accessible. From here it is possible to group and export analyzed samples, or register and analyze new ones. The user may call up various subordinate functionalities like application settings, calibration, diagnosis, or status.

TYPICAL SAMPLE MATERIALS

Alloys, aluminum, ashes, carbides, cast iron, cement, ceramics, copper, ferroalloys, glass, gypsum, iron, limestone, metals, minerals, ores, refractory metals, sand, silicon, slag, soil, steel.