New Benchmarks in ICP-OES and XRF - SPECTRO Introduces Two Pathbreaking Analytical Instruments

High-Performance SPECTROBLUE ICP-OES Spectrometer
The SPECTROBLUE inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometer (ICP-OES) is the ideal system for environmental laboratories that require a low-cost, high-throughput spectrometry solution. It was designed to establish new levels of performance for common laboratory analysis where stability, uninterrupted operation and throughput are as important as sensitivity and resolution. SPECTROBLUE couples an ultra-reliable design with no-compromise technical innovation to achieve the lowest cost of ownership in its class.

Robust Generator Handles Extreme Plasma Loads
A robust generator design packs an ample power reserve that can handle the most extreme plasma loads. The heat from the generator’s high-power ceramic tube is eliminated through the use of innovative air-cooled technology that alleviates the need for an expensive external waterbased cooling system.
By simplifying the design of the SPECTROBLUE, the instrument’s initial purchase price along with its operating cost has been reduced. Developed specifically to meet the demands of high-throughput laboratories, the  SPECTROBLUE's field-proven generator provides the exceptional uptime, stability, and reliability. Its unique OPIAir optical plasma interface makes SPECTROBLUE the first ICP-OES without purchase and energy costs for external cooling.

Innovative Optics Eliminate Consumable Purge Gases, Ensure Long-Term Stability
SPECTROBLUE’s optic system and unique full-transparency UV-PLUS approach eliminate consumable purge gases and ensure excellent long-term stability. The instrument’s sealed optic system abolishes gas purging for a lifetime savings totaling up to one-third of the instrument’s purchase price. Additionally, SPECTRO’s innovative Paschen-Runge optic technology permits a  direct, high-luminance path for maximized light throughput, allowing the system to more easily process linerich spectra, improve measurement accuracy and reduce expensive rework. Along with these features, the   SPECTROBLUE ICP-OES system comes equipped with SPECTRO’s proprietary SMART ANALYZER VISION software. With its highly adaptable interface, the software makes it easy for users of all experience levels to take full advantage of the instrument’s simplified operation and unique analytical capabilities.

Next Generation SPECTRO xSORT Handheld EDXRF Spectrometer
The new SPECTRO xSORT handheld en-ergy dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF) spectrometer is designed for high-throughput elemental testing and spectrochemical analysis of a wide range of metals and other materials in the field. its speed, accurracy and ease of use set new benchmarks for handheld spectrometric performance.
SPECTRO xSORT is ideal for applications, including positive material identification (PMI) and environmental screening, recycling of alloys, precious metals, and aluminum, plus mining and compliance screening.

Two-second Analysis
For many jobs, such as material verification, it delivers highly reliable analyses in two seconds! And, for more complex matrices such as in environmental screening, SPECTRO xSORT achieves very low detection limits without the need for complex sample preparation. The SPECTRO xSORT also is available with time and cost-saving features, such as an integrated video camera for precise spot testing and visual memory storage. Also available is an integrated global positioning system (GPS) that allows users to quickly return to previously checked locations without time-wasting resurveys. An optional docking unit for stationary operation adds stability for very small samples along with
extended analysis with ultra-low detection limits.