Revolutionary RUSSIAN development - portable laser analyzer ELANIK - the first handheld laser analyzer of metals and alloys, capable of measuring carbon concentration without the use of an inert gas. The accuracy of the analysis goes up to 0.01% in carbon steel directly in open air without using argon gas. The principle of operation of the portable ELANIK analyzer is based on the method of laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS), which allows the analysis of all elements, including light elements (Li, Be, B, C, etc.), without any complicated sample preparation on any material.
The merits of using metals laser analyzer Elanik:
- Conducting metals and alloys analysis in open air without using inert gas (no more need for replaceable cartridges with argon gas), which lets you save up to 10 000 USD of additional costs per year
- A built-in video camera - convenient for analyzing a specific place on the sample. The built-in camera is more reminiscent of a microscope - an incredibly high resolution with sides of 200 micrometers allows you to see the surface of the test sample in the smallest details and select the optimal area for the “shot”
- Ease of use - the elemental composition gets displayed on the screen as the final result of the analysis of metal. Does not require training and knowledge in the field of spectroscopy (does not require prior training of personnel)
- An automatic determination of an alloy grade according to the analysis results
- An ability to measure small samples: the analysis area is less than 30 micrometers
- High reliability - no parts that require periodic replacement or maintenance
- The ability to automatically average several measurements (standard deviation) allows the laser analyzer of metals Elanik to increase the accuracy of the results and to avoid the influence of uneven distribution of elements. It is possible to analyze from 1 to 20 points on a sample. The standard deviation calculation is based on all of the measurements (at 4 points of a shot) and on a maximum of 16 measurements (at 20 points of a shot). At 5 points of a shot (the standard mode that is recommended by us), the standard deviation calculation is based on 3 points (2 extreme measurements are discarded by the program)
- Laser surface cleaning - the automatic sample preparation in many cases eliminates the need for a cleaning tool
- Saving measurements data in the device’s internal memory
- The weight of the laser analyzer of metals Elanik with installed batteries is 2.5 kg. (5.5 lb)
Laser analyzer of metals Elanik is indispensable for welding and heat treatment, the inspection of steel and alloys, its usage in warehouses, for the express analysis of building structures, pipelines, etc.:
- The determination of сarbon [C] in carbon and low alloy steel with a lower detection limit of 0.01% (generally, a detection limit of at least 0.03% is sufficient for carbon steel)
- A wide range of determinable elements in metals, such as Li, Be, B, C - which are generally impossible to determine when analyzed by XRF
- Elanik's work speed - the test takes about 5 seconds. When determining carbon - no more than 15 seconds
- High accuracy and low detection limits for elements such as Mg and Al
- Safety - laser analyzer of metals Elanik does not have ionizing radiation, like XRF
- High working capacity - at least 10,000 hours of continuous operation. In practice, this means that the analyzer of metals Elanik is able to conduct more than 2 million analyzes for carbon!
- Low cost of maintenance and ownership - the Elanik laser analyzer has no consumables! You will only have to buy alcohol wipes from the nearest pharmacy from time to time to wipe the spectrometer's protective window. By the way, this window is made in such a way that it cannot be broken - it is reliably protected by a steel frame
Laser analyzer of metals Elanik allows you to measure carbon concentration (up to 0.01%) in low alloy steel directly in open air (without using an inert gas) and distinguish steel grades that differ only in carbon - something that up to this date is still impossible for any of the handheld analyzers.
| List of basics in the basic configuration | List of the Elanik laser analyzer measured elements for each basis |
|---|---|
| Fe | C, Al, Si, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Co, Ni, Cu, Nb, Mo, W, Mg (standard item set) (Zr - done per client's request) |
| Al | Be, Mg, Si, Ti, Cr, Mn, Fe, Ni, Cu, Zn, Zr, Sn, Sb, Pb (standard item set) (Li, B, Ca, Cd, Co, V, Sc - done per client's request) |
| Cu | Be, Mg, Al, Si, Ti, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Zn, Zr, Sn, Pb (standard item set) |
| Ti | Al, Si, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Zr, Mo, Sn (standard item set) (C – done per client's request) |
| Ni | Mg, Al, Si, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Cu, Nb, Mo (standard item set) |
| Extra | Other additional basics are possible |
| Custom Plus | Additional calibrations could be ordered by the client for their unique task |
An important advantage of the laser analyzer Elanik is the possibility of conducting an express assessment of CE “in the field”, right at the place of welding and the erection of metal structures, pipelines, etc.
Dearden and O-Nile formula recommended by the International Welding Institute (IIW) is used by default and the following scale for evaluating weldability:
| CE (IIW) | Weldability | Marker color on Elanik display |
|---|---|---|
| 0 – 0.35 | Excellent | green |
| 0.36 – 0.40 | very good | light green |
| 0.41 – 0.45 | Good | yellow |
| 0.46 – 0.50 | Satisfactory | orange |
| 0.50 | Bad | red |
Weldability is one of the most important properties of structural steel, since most metal structures are welded. The chemical composition of steel has a significant effect on its weldability. One of the most important technological indicators of weldability is the carbon equivalent (CE). It allows an evaluation of the combined effect of the weldability of carbon and other elements contained in steel, and helps to choose the optimal welding mode and technology.
Since laser analyzer of metals Elanik carries out multielement quantitative analysis (including C, Mn, Cr, Si, Mo, V, Cu, Ni, etc.), for the convenience of our customers who use this metal analyzer, we have introduced the calculation of the carbon equivalent for low and medium alloy steel (the calculation formula can be chosen when ordering). CE is displayed on the device screen simultaneously with the calculation of the concentration of chemical elements and allows you to immediately see the assessment of weldability of steel.
| Name | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Laser-induced emission spectrometer «Elanik» | 1 unit |
| Lithium-ion battery of type 26650 | 6 units (set) |
| AC adapter with a power cord | 1 unit |
| Stylus pen | 1 unit |
| Recalibration sample | 2 units |
| Charger | 2 units |
| Shockproof shipping case | 1 unit |
| USB flash drive | 1 unit |
| Protective gloves | 1 pair |
| Goggles | 1 unit |
| Thermal case (when ordering as an additional option) | 1 unit |
| Support strap (when ordering as an additional option) | 1 unit |