Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) analyses complex materials through their broadband spectra, detecting both trace elements and bulk materials. As such, it is particularly suitable for the analysis of low-alloy steels – steels which have had elements such as chromium, nickel, molybdenum and vanadium added in order to enhance the steel’s mechanical properties. A recent study used the Applied Spectra LS200 LIBS Instrument to analyse a collection of reference steel samples of known composition, and with multivariate analysis performed by Applied Spectra’s ClarityNeXt data analysis software, was able to distinguish all ten samples clearly and without overlap by comparing their relative elemental compositions. Analysis of the elemental composition of steel is important for reasons including quality control, performance prediction, safety regulatory compliance and optimisation of processes.
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