Independent and third-party metal testing laboratories operate in a highly demanding environment, where multiple alloy bases, unknown samples, and varied customer specifications must all be handled efficiently on a single instrument. In this setting, speed, flexibility, and analytical confidence are critical, as laboratories are expected to deliver accurate, repeatable results across a wide range of applications—often with tight turnaround times.

These laboratories routinely perform chemical analysis of ferrous metals, aluminium alloys, copper alloys, nickel alloys, and zinc-based materials, covering both standard grades and unfamiliar or customer-specific compositions. Beyond day-to-day performance, laboratories require a solution that is future-ready, capable of adapting to new materials, evolving standards, and expanding test requirements.

Optical Emission Spectrometer (OES) plays a key role in routine testing, certification, failure analysis, and R&D work, particularly when dealing with unknown or mixed materials. An integrated unknown grade library enables fast and reliable grade identification, helping laboratories confidently classify unknown samples, reduce rework, and improve reporting accuracy.

For commercial and research laboratories, Gold Plus XL delivers the multi-base analytical capability, long-term stability, and upgrade flexibility required for reliable metal testing and alloy identification. With broad elemental coverage, these systems support laboratories not only in meeting today’s customer expectations, but also in confidently addressing future testing demands.

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