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Carbon, LIBS, and The Difference Between L+H Steels

12 May, 2020
Blog

In this article we will discuss analysing carbon in three of the four main types of steel alloys; carbon steel, low alloy steel, stainless steel.

What is LIBS and what does it have to do with PMI?

7 May, 2020
Blog

LIBS is the analytical technique using a high-focused laser to determine the chemical composition of materials.

Metal Stress and Fatigue Test Results Published

30 March, 2020
Blog

Read about the short- and long-term testing of a wide variety of structural materials to ensure they can withstand long-term stresses

Laser Safety Tips for LIBS Instruments

11 March, 2020
Blog

Handheld analysers that utilise Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) are used for material verification – especially on pipelines – and in other industries.

Gold Interest Heightened During Global Health Crisis

4 March, 2020
Blog

If you have followed the news lately, there is a lot of interest in gold prices and how they are fluctuating according to the latest market conditions - businesses are now turning to XRF for fast, accurate and non-destructive analysis.

New Technology to Process Aluminium Alloy Powders May Benefit Automotive Industry

26 February, 2020
Blog

Automotive manufacturers continue to seek out new formulations for lightweight metals to improve fuel efficiency.