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Vacuum spectroscopy gives rapid steel analysis

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By sparking samples in an inert atmosphere and analyzing spectra in a vacuum, it is possible to analyze iron and steel for C, P, and S, in addition to those elements determined in older units. Application of basic spectroscopy principles are reviewed, and the Quantovac, a vacuum spectrograph which gives rapid analysis for all important elements, is described.

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  1. H. W. Calkins and M. F. Hasler: The Quantovac—a Direct-Reading Instrument for the Control of Carbon, Phosphorus, Sulfur and Other Important Elements in Iron and Steel, Electric Furnace Steel Proceedings, vol. 15, 1957, AIME.

  2. G. Andermann and J. L. Odom: Fifth Report on the Use of the Quantovac for Carbon and Low Alloy Steel Analysis, Applied Research Laboratories, Inc., Glendale, Calif., July, 1958.

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  1. Applied Research Laboratories, Inc., Glendale, Calif., USA

    Charles L. Winchester

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Winchester, C.L. Vacuum spectroscopy gives rapid steel analysis. JOM 10, 735–737 (1958). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03398268

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