Oxygen / Nitrogen /

NEW
Hydrogen Analyzers
ELEMENTRAC® ON-p | OH-p | ONH-p | H-500
ELEMENTRAC® ON-p | OH-p | ONH-p | H-500

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 NEW ELTRA® ELEMENTRAC® Series
The analyzers of ELTRA’s new ELEMENTRAC series are a combination of high functionality, elegant
design and innovative features. The user-friendly operation, robust construction and precision of the
instruments are further indicators of the high product quality.

The ELEMENTRAC ONH series is used to analyze oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen concentrations in
inorganic sample materials reliably, accurately and safely by inert gas fusion.

H Optimized sensitivity thanks to closed gas system

H Use of cost-efficient argon as carrier gas possible
H Water-cooled sample port system
H Improved oxygen analysis due to optimized catalyst furnace
H ELEMENTS software with integrated leakage test and comprehensive
diagnosis tools

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Oxygen, Nitrogen, Hydrogen Analysis
Oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen strongly influence the properties of metals such as steel,
titanium, copper. Brittleness, ductility and hardness are particularly influenced by the element
concentration; hence a reliable and precise measurement of these elements is an important
part of the quality control process. ELTRA supplies analyzers for the determination of the single
elements O, N, H as well as for the combinations ON, OH and ONH.

The ELEMENTRAC ONH series uses inert gas fusion. This method involves heating the sample
in a graphite crucible to 3,000 °C. Oxygen is determined by infrared cells as CO2, nitrogen and
hydrogen are measured by a thermal conductivity cell in their elemental form. Typical samples
for ONH analysis are all metal alloys (steel, copper, refractory metals) as well as ceramics and
other inorganic materials. ELTRA offers the H-500 analyzer exclusively for the determination of
hydrogen in steel based on hot extraction analysis.

Oxygen / Nitrogen / Hydrogen Analyzer

For inorganic sample materials

ELEMENTRAC ONH series 04
The ELEMENTRAC ONH series uses the inert gas fusion technique
for element analysis of inorganic sample materials.

Technical Details 06

For inorganic sample materials

H-500 10
ELTRA‘s H-500 uses hot extraction with temperatures up to
1,000 °C for the determination of the diffusible and residual
hydrogen content in inorganic samples.

Software 12
Standard-Compliant Work 13
Applications ELEMENTRAC ONH series 14
Technical Data 16

ELTRA also supplies analyzers for:

CS in inorganic samples CHS in organic samples Thermogravimetry

The CS-800 is ideal for the quick The CHS-580 is used for the The Thermostep analyzer
simultaneous determination of quick simultaneous determina- allows for determination of
carbon and sulfur in steel, cast tion of carbon, hydrogen and different sample parameters
iron, nonferrous metals, carbides, sulfur in samples such as coal, such as moisture, volatiles,
ceramics, glass, cement and other coke, ores, minerals, slag, and and ash in one single analysis
inorganic samples. many more. cycle.

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 Oxygen / Nitrogen / Hydrogen Analyzers
ELEMENTRAC® ON-p | OH-p | ONH-p

Oxygen Nitrogen Hydrogen Impulse

furnace

Precise and efficient element analysis

The analyzers of the ELEMENTRAC ONH series measure the oxygen,
Benefits nitrogen and hydrogen concentrations in inorganic sample materials
n Reduced gas consumption by inert gas fusion in an impulse furnace with temperatures in
and high sensitivity
excess of 3,000 °C. They are available for the determination of single
thanks to closed gas
system elements as well as for measuring combinations of ON, OH and ONH.
n Use of cost-efficient
argon as carrier gas
possible The user-friendly concept of the ELEMENTRAC series is based on flexible
n Short analysis times configuration options and the intuitive ELEMENTS software. The analyzers
n Analysis of grains without are equipped with a sensitive yet robust thermal conductivity cell for the
capsule determination of hydrogen and nitrogen as well as with up to two infrared cells
n Powerful impulse furnace for accurate and reliable measurement of low and high oxygen concentrations.
with 8.5 kW

Typical sample materials

Steel, cast iron, copper, refractory metals, alloys, ceramics and many more

NEW:

Closed Gas
System!

ONH Series

ELEMENTRAC ONH Series

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Quick results thanks to easy operation
Operation of the ELEMENTRAC ONH analyzers is easy, impulse furnaces closes. The measurement results
safe and convenient. First the sample is weighed, then are available 2 to 3 minutes later. During analysis it
logged into the sample list and finally introduced to is possible to log in more samples into the sample
the sample port system. Refractory materials such list or to search for and, if required, export previous
as titanium or ceramics need to be placed inside a measurement results. The ELEMENTRAC ONH series
nickel capsule or basket first. The next step is to requires minimum maintenance; all chemicals which
place a graphite crucible, which may contain more need to be exchanged regularly are easily accessible.
flux melting agent (e. g. tin), on the lower electrode.
The analysis is started in the software upon which the

Turning on the analyzer Weighing the sample Transferring the weight to the software
(manual or automatic)

Manual sample feed to the sample port Placing a crucible on the lower electrode Start of analysis
system

Display of analysis results

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 Technical Details
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ONH Series
Superiority in detail –
the new ELEMENTRAC® ONH series
The ELEMENTRAC ONH series is characterized by a wealth of innovative details. All chemicals are
situated at the front of the analyzers to allow for easy exchanging. Further details, like a removable
door, ensure fast, convenient and safe ONH analysis.

heated
catalyst
removable door (hidden) sample insert

sample port system

(hidden)
dust filter

crucible support
with graphite
crucible

moisture filter

gas scrubber for

thermal conductivity cell

carrier gas scrubber

Schuetze reagent

ON-/OFF
switch

Connections for compressed air, argon, helium

and nitrogen are located at the rear

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Gas system

The ELEMENTRAC ONH series uses a closed gas system in overpressure to ensure that 100 % of the
released sample gas is lead to the detectors to guarantee low detection limits and good reproducibility.
The efficient economy mode during analysis breaks helps to reduce carrier gas consumption and hence
operating cost.

Controlled catalyst with moisture filter

A powerful, controlled catalyst heats the contained copper oxide to 750  °C thus
ensuring the complete transformation of the CO formed in the graphite crucible to CO2.
Before the CO2 analysis in the infrared cells starts, water is chemically bound by a filter
to minimize interferences in IR absorption. This ensures reliable oxygen measurement
also for low concentrations. The catalyst is integrated in the analyzer and not located
at the front. To change the copper oxide it is simply popped out.

Oxygen measurement cells with flexible measuring range

The ELEMENTRAC ONH analyzers use infrared cells to measure the oxygen concentration
via the carbon dioxide generated during the analysis process. The length of the
cuvette of such an infrared cell determines the sensitivity for measuring very low
oxygen concentrations, for example in stainless steel. Shorter cuvettes are suitable
for measuring high oxygen concentrations, for example in slag or oxides. ELTRA offers
cuvettes with various lengths to guarantee an optimum oxygen measuring range for
a variety of applications.

Cuvette length O2 measuring range[1]

100 mm 0.1 – 200 ppm
5 mm 10 ppm – 0.7 % Solid state detector with
interference filter
3 mm 40 ppm – 2 %
 For 1g of sample. The measuring range can be extended
[1]

by reducing the sample weight.

Infrared source

Cuvette with variable length

Options

The ELEMENTRAC ONH series may be upgraded for specific analytical requirements. The optional package
available includes gas calibration, complementing the calibration of solids included in the standard
configuration, effective carrier gas purification, an external chiller as well as a support for high-temperature
crucibles (HT crucibles) to safely analyze refractory alloys.

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 Technical Details
ELEMENTRAC® ON-p | OH-p | ONH-p

Powerful furnace technology and new sample port system:

Impulse furnace provides temperatures in excess of 3,000 °C

The impulse furnace and the sample port system are essential components of the
ELEMENTRAC ONH series. The sample port system ensures complete purging of the
sample from atmospheric gasses as well as its safe and loss-free transport to the
Impulse
furnace graphite crucible. The sample is melted in the furnace and the contained gasses are fully
and uniformly released.

Powerful 8.5 kW furnace

The generator of the ELEMENTRAC ONH analyzers provides 8.5 kW which are reduced to 6.8 kW by the
software for safety reasons to avoid burning of the graphite crucibles. This ensures safe operation while
still providing sufficient power to analyze refractory samples.

Water-cooled sample port system

sample insert The sample is introduced via the sample insert into the
funnel-shaped sample chamber. To seal the sample chamber
the sample insert rotates and pure carrier gas purges the
sample from atmospheric gasses. At the same time the
graphite crucible is purged by outgassing. A thermal shield
provides protection from the heat generated by this process.
sample inlet and
sealing of sample chamber
The combination of water cooling and thermal shield in the
sample port system makes the ELEMENTRAC analyzers
perfectly suited for sensitive hydrogen measurement because
funnel-shaped
sample chamber heat input during purging, and the resulting hydrogen loss, is
water cooling
prevented. The heat shield opens shortly before the analysis
starts and the sample falls from the rotating sample chamber
thermal shield and
into the hot graphite crucible.
sample outlet
to graphite crucible

water cooling

Analysis of grains without capsule

The funnel-shaped sample chamber allows for analysis of grains without the use of capsules which
offers some decisive advantages:

n No blank values caused by the capsule material

n No furnace contamination through evaporating/condensating capsule material –
less cleaning required
n No time-consuming filling of capsule required
n Reduced analysis costs

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Sensitive thermal conductivity cell with optional
use of argon

Whereas the oxygen content of a sample is measured with infrared cells, hydrogen and nitrogen
are determined in their elemental form with the help of a robust thermal conductivity cell with
a wide measuring range. This cell was optimized for integration into the ELEMENTRAC ONH
analyzers and permits the use of cost-efficient argon as carrier gas.

Thermal conductivity cell with high sensitivity

membrane
heated chamber, foil chip 120 °C
60 °C

analysis gas

The innovative ELEMENTRAC thermal conductivity cell is based on a micromechanical silicon chip which is coupled
to a membrane and works independently of a reference gas flow. If the thermal conductivity of the gas changes,
for example through nitrogen released from the sample, the heating capacity required for heating the membrane
changes as well. This is indicated by a measuring signal. The method is robust and sensitive and it guarantees
stable measuring results over a wide concentration range.

Argon as carrier gas

For nitrogen analysis helium is usually the standard Coefficient of

carrier gas. Argon, however, is often easier to obtain and thermal
M Density conductivity
more cost-efficient which makes its use more economic [g/mol] [kg/m3] [W/kW][1]
than that of helium. Thanks to its extraordinary stability Hydrogen H2 2.02 0.08987 1.869
and sensitivity the new ELTRA thermal conductivity cell Helium He 4.00 0.17839 1.567
dissolves minor differences in the thermal conductivity of Nitrogen N2 28.01 1.2505 0.260
nitrogen and argon and produces accurate measurement Argon Ar 39.94 1.7839 0.179
[1]
CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, 1995-1996, 76th Edition
results. Even nitrogen concentrations as low as 20 ppm in
steel are reliably and accurately detected.

Beside helium and nitrogen argon is also a standard carrier gas for the ELEMENTRAC ONH analyzers. They are
equipped with connections for all three gasses so that no cumbersome hardware modifications are required.

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 Hydrogen Analyzer
H-500

Hydrogen Resistance
Precise determination of H2 also
in large samples
furnace

For the determination of the total hydrogen content in inorganic

Benefits sample materials by inert gas fusion both ELEMENTRAC OH-p
n High-capacity thermal and ELEMENTRAC ONH-p are suitable. Another option is ELTRA’s
conductivity cell H-500 analyzer which measures hydrogen by hot extraction in
n Easy calibration with
a quartz tube.
standards or gas
n Precise measurement
even of low concentrations
The H-500 is equipped with a resistance furnace with quartz tube
n For samples of up to 10 g which can be heated to 1,000 °C. By using nitrogen as carrier gas
and 0.8 x 6 cm
and a thermal conductivity cell with up to two degrees of sensitivity,
concentrations in the low ppm range are measured accurately and
reliably.

Typical sample materials

Steel, iron, copper, weld seams and many more

Hydrogen analyzer H-500

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Operation H-500
Operation of the H-500 is easy and safe. After weighing
1
the sample, for example in a quartz boat, the weight is
transferred to the connected PC. It is also possible to
enter the weight manually in the H-500 software. The
sample is placed into the cold zone of the horizontally
positioned furnace (fig. 1). After the analysis has
started the furnace is rotated upwards (fig. 2) for the
sample to fall into the hot zone. By adding nitrogen
as carrier gas hydrogen diffuses out and is carried to
a thermal conductivity cell with up to two different
sensitivities. The typical analysis time is about 3 to 15
minutes. Detector signals and instrument parameters
2
are displayed during analysis. Evaluation of the signals
and display of the results are done automatically; the
data can be transferred to a laboratory information
management system (LIMS). The H-500 requires
minimum maintenance. The particle filters and chemicals
which need to be maintained are easily accessible.

Application | Example: Hydrogen standard AR 556 from Alpha Resources

Only a resistance furnace with
quartz tube is suitable to determine
the content of diffusible and residual
hydrogen in a steel sample, due to Reliable
esults!
the required temperature of up to Analysis R
1,000 °C and the sample length of
several centimeters (for H-500:
6 cm). ELTRA’s H-500 provides precise
analysis results even in the low ppm
range.

Sample weight Hydrogen content

1,001.4 mg 6.55 ppm H
1,002.1 mg 6.73 ppm H
999.5 mg 6.55 ppm H
1,000.1 mg 6.67 ppm H
1,000.9 mg 6.41 ppm H
999.8 mg 6.45 ppm H
1,001.5 mg 6.69 ppm H

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 Software
ELEMENTRAC® ON-p | OH-p | ONH-p

PC control with Windows®-based software

The ELEMENTS software used in the ELEMENTRAC ONH series ensures rapid, reliable and user-
friendly operation of the analyzers. A special focus was placed on diagnosis and application
tools.

The structure of the ELEMENTS software is based on a single central window (analysis) from which all
important functions such as calibration, sample log in and analysis, evaluation etc. can be started. Further
functionalities such as maintenance, application settings etc. are only one mouse click away from the
central window. This arrangement permits an efficient and convenient working process.

The following functions are implemented in the ELEMENTS software:

n Creation and dissolution of „groups“

n Report function for analysis data and calibrations

n Export functions

n One point or multi point calibration

(linear regression)

n Calculation and recalculation of measurement

values

n Comment fields

n Wide selection of application settings ensures

reliable measurements

n User-defined maintenance counter

n Automated segmented leakage test

Leakage test

The analyzers of the ELEMENTRAC ONH series

have been designed with a closed gas system,
hence the possibility to carry out a leakage test is
essential.
The integrated software-based leakage test runs
a fully automated test on all areas (e. g. furnace,
measurement cells) of the ONH analyzers.

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 Standard-Compliant Work
ELEMENTRAC® ON-p | OH-p | ONH-p

ELTRA‘s ELEMENTRAC ONH series fulfills the

requirements of all relevant standards
Oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen determination according to ASTM standard

Standard Sample material Standard title

Standard Test Methods for Determination of Carbon, Sulfur, Nitrogen,
E-1019 Steel, iron, nickel,cobalt alloys and Oxygen in Steel, Iron, Nickel, and Cobalt Alloys by Various
Combustion and Fusion Techniques

E-1587 Nickel Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Refined Nickel

Standard Test Method for Determination of Oxygen and Nitrogen in

E-1409 Titanium and titanium alloys
Titanium and Titanium Alloys by the Inert Gas Fusion Technique

Standard Test Method for Determination of Oxygen in Tantalum Powder

E-1569 Tantalum
by Inert Gas Fusion Technique

Standard Test Method for Determination of Oxygen in Copper and Cop-

E-2575 Copper and copper alloys
per Alloys

Standard Test Method for Determination of Hydrogen in Titanium and

E-1447 Titanium and titanium alloys Titanium Alloys by the Inert Gas Fusion Thermal Conductivity/Infrared
Detection Method

Oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen determination according to ISO standard

Standard Sample material Standard title

Steel and iron – Determination of nitrogen content – Thermal conducti-
10720 Steel and iron
metric method after fusion in a current of inert gas

Steel and iron – Determination of nitrogen content – Thermal conducti-

15351 Steel and iron
metric method after fusion in a current of inert gas (routine method)

Titanium and titanium alloys – Determination of oxygen – Infrared

22963 Titanium and titanium alloys
method after fusion under inert gas

Steel and iron – Determination of oxygen – Method with infrared

17053 Steel and iron
absorption

Welding and allied processes – Determination of hydrogen content in

3690 Welding seams (steel and iron)
arc weld metal

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 Applications – Inorganic
ELEMENTRAC® ON-p | OH-p | ONH-p

Typical sample materials

The oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen Steel, copper, titanium, lead, ores, ceramics (e. g. boron nitrite)
concentrations of inorganic sample
materials can be quickly and reliably
measured in the impulse furnaces of
the ELEMENTRAC ONH analyzers.

Example:
Oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen
in steel
The oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen content have a strong influence on
material properties such as hardness, ductility or brittleness of steel.
Therefore, the determination of these parameters is an essential part
of the quality control of steel. The ELEMENTRAC ONH analyzers fulfill
all requirements of standards like ISO 10720 and 17053. Thanks to the
innovative sample port system it is possible to analyze grains without
capsule (e. g. CRM 281-1).

Excellent
ility!
reproducib

Typical measurement results

Sample weight approx. 1,000 mg (ELTRA samples), 500 mg (CRM 281-1), 10 measurements

Oxygen Nitrogen Hydrogen

Reference material
[ppm] [ppm] [ppm]

ELTRA 91100-1001 6.0 ± 0.6 18.5 ± 0.6 *

EURO CRM 281-1 108.7 ± 5.2 232 ± 8.1 *

ELTRA 91400-1003 * * 6.0 ± 0.3

* not certified
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 Applications – Inorganic
ELEMENTRAC® ON-p | OH-p | ONH-p

Example:
Oxygen in copper
Oxygen is introduced into copper during production and when tubes or
wires are drawn. Therefore measuring the oxygen content is part of an
effective quality control process and can be conveniently carried out
with the ELEMENTRAC ONH analyzers.

Typical measurement results

Sample weight approx. 1,000 mg, 10 measurements

Oxygen
Reference material
[ppm]

ELTRA 91000-1004
7.0 ± 0.6
(Lot 113C)

Example:
Oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen in titanium
An accurate element analysis of titanium is challenging because of its
high melting point. Therefore, a power of 6 kW is required for oxygen
and nitrogen analysis whereas 3 kW are sufficient for hydrogen analysis.

Reliable
sults!
analysis re

Typical measurement results

Sample weights approx. 100 mg, 10 measurements

Oxygen Nitrogen Hydrogen

Reference material
[%] [%] [ppm]

ELTRA 912505-1004
0.215 ± 0.008 0.0065 ± 0.0012 77 ± 8
(Lot 613B)

ELTRA 912505-1001
0.0522 ± 0.0013 0.0101 ± 0.0009 11 ±0.9
(Lot 114C)

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Technical Data
ONH Analyzers Hydrogen Analyzer
ELEMENTRAC® ON-p | OH-p | ONH-p H-500

Measuring ranges 1 g sample 1 g sample

Oxygen 0.1 ppm – 2 % (1)

–

Nitrogen 0.1 ppm – 2 % –

Hydrogen 0.01 ppm – 1,000 ppm 0.01 ppm – 1,000 ppm

Analysis time

Oxygen 85 seconds –

Nitrogen 90 seconds –

Hydrogen 100 seconds 3 – 15 minutes

General data

Sample weight (nominal) 1g 1g

Solid standards (one point; multi point), gas Solid standards (one point; multi point), gas
Calibration
calibration calibration

Non-dispersive IR (O2);
Detection Thermal conductivity cell
Thermal conductivity cell (N2; H2)

Magnesium perchlorate; sodium hydroxide on inert Magnesium perchlorate; sodium hydroxide on inert
Chemicals
carrier; copper oxide; Schuetze reagent carrier; Schuetze reagent

Helium, nitrogen (99.995 %, 2 – 4 bar);

Required gas Nitrogen (99.995 %, 2 – 4 bar)
compressed air (oil- and water-free), 2 bar

Optional carrier gas Argon (99.995 %, 2 – 4 bar) –

Nominal gas flow 19 – 27 L/h 10 – 15 L/h

Furnace Water-cooled impulse furnace with 8.5 kW(2) Resistance furnace with quartz tube up to 1,000 °C

Heat exchanger (included), alternative use of chiller

Cooling –
possible, tap water

15 – 35 °C; 15 – 35 °C;
Working conditions
20 – 80 % humidity (not condensating) 20 – 80 % humidity (not condensating)

400 V AC ± 10 %; 50/60 Hz; 3 phases max. 8,500 W;

Power supply 230 V AC ± 10 %; 50/60 Hz; 2.0 A; 450 W
1 phase configuration on request

Weight (analyzer only) 161 kg 40 kg

Dimensions (W x H x D) 57 x 77 x 63 cm 75 x 52 x 60 cm
(1)
The exact measuring range depends on the selected configuration.
(2)
Limited to 6.8 kW in applications

Subject to technical modifications and errors

99000-0002/E-07-2016

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