| Analyzed Elements |
Oxygen, Nitrogen, Hydrogen (O, N, H) |
Single- or multi-element configurations (O, N, H, ON, OH) |
| Analysis Principle |
Inert Gas Fusion (IGF) / Melt Extraction |
Fusion in graphite crucible at high temperature |
| Detectors – Oxygen |
Non-dispersive IR (NDIR) absorption of CO |
Dual-range detectors with reference beam and on-board linearization |
| Detectors – Nitrogen & Hydrogen |
Thermal Conductivity Detector (TCD) with reference channel |
Adjustable gain amplifier, drift-free, sub-ppm detection (based on 1 g sample) |
| Optional MS Detection |
Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer, 0–100 amu |
Optimized EI source & channeltron detector; designed for H and Ar, TDMS & inclusion analysis |
| Sample Types |
Metals, alloys, metal powders, ceramics, glass, inorganic compounds |
Dry, inorganic samples of various shapes and forms |
| Sample Dimensions |
Electrode Furnace: up to approx. 8 × 8 mm cross section |
Pieces, chips, pins, granules; special sample ports available |
| Fusion Furnace |
Water-cooled electrode furnace with FusionControl™ |
Contact-free temperature measurement, user-defined fusion temperature |
| External IR Furnace (option) |
Infrared furnace for diffusible/residual H |
Supports ISO 3690 & AWS A4.3 for weld testing when combined with G4 PHOENIX |
| Carrier Gases |
He or Ar for O/N, N2 for H; 99.995 % purity (99.999 % for trace analysis) |
Flexible gas choice; 10-volume gas dose device for calibration |
| Cooling Water |
Electrode Furnace: 4 L/min @ 3 bar; IR Furnace: 1 L/min @ 3 bar |
Typically 15–20 °C inlet; tap-water saving design with solenoid valve |
| Power Supply – G8 GALILEO |
400–480 VAC (±10%), 50–60 Hz, 32 A, 7 kVA |
1 Ph + N or 2 Ph with grounding; worldwide mains compatibility |
| Power Supply – MS Unit |
230 VAC, 50–60 Hz, 250 VA |
For G8 GALILEO MS configurations |
| Power Supply – External IR Furnace |
230 VAC, 50–60 Hz, 1,500 VA |
For diffusible hydrogen determination |
| Dimensions & Weight – G8 GALILEO |
80 × 60 × 83 cm (W × D × H), ~130 kg * |
*Depending on configuration |