Carbon & Sulfur Analyzer

The combustion analyzer G4 ICARUS HF with high frequency furnace and infrared detection is the ideal instrument for rapid and precise carbon and sulfur analysis in solids.

The G4 Icarus high-frequency infrared carbon-sulfur analyzer is used to achieve accurate and rapid analysis of ppm levels of carbon and sulfur in solid samples, especially metallic materials. The analytical procedure is as follows: The solid sample is placed in a ceramic crucible and introduced into a high-frequency induction furnace in the presence of an oxygen gas stream for combustion. The high-frequency furnace power can be adjusted to achieve the best combustion effect. The CO₂ and SO₂ gases produced by combustion are detected by a high-sensitivity and selective solid-state infrared detector, and the results are automatically analyzed by a computer.

The G4 ICARUS HF is equipped with selective solid-state, non-dispersive infrared (NDIR) detectors without any moving parts and comes with two measuring ranges for both, carbon (CO₂ ) and sulfur (SO₂ ) as standard. All channels are recorded simultaneously and the optimal choice is evaluated automatically by the data processing software.

Software

The intuitive analysis software of the G4 ICARUS HF provides a clear user interface. Different tasks from the user' s workflow like measurement, method setup, calibration and data evaluation are clearly divided into different views.

Features & Benefits

• Innovative design of the combustion zone with gas extraction nozzle (pat. pending) provides lance-free operation: More efficient combustion without an error prone lance while virtually eliminating dust, splatters and no need for abrasive cleaning; thus extended component lifetime (e.g. quartz combustion tube), reduced maintenance, higher productivity

• Fully automatic cleaning system with noiseless and vacuum-free dust removal: no routine maintenance, vacuum free dust removal into the crucible

• Double dual range solid-state NDIR detector (no moving parts) with two measuring ranges for both, CO₂ and SO₂ as standard, automatic base line compensation and optimum range selection

• Zero-flow mode saves oxygen during break periods; in stand-by mode additionally no reagent consumption

• Unique 3-yr. warranty on the key components HF tube and IR detector

 Figure 1. The High Performance, high productivity Carbon & Sulfur Analyzer