Elemental
Analysis by ICP
Elemental Analysis by ICP (inductively-coupled plasma) detects
up to 24 metals, measuring less than 5µ in size, that can
be present in used oil due to wear, contamination or additives.
Wear Metals include iron, chromium, nickel, aluminum, copper,
lead, tin, cadmium, silver, titanium and vanadium. Contaminant
Metals include silicon, sodium, and potassium. Multi-Source Metals
include molybdenum, antimony, manganese, and lithium. Additive
Metals include boron magnesium, calcium, barium, phosphorous and
zinc. Elemental Analysis is instrumental in determining the type
and severity of wear occurring within a unit.
Standard
Test Method Used: ASTM D5185
Reporting
Measurement: ppm
Amount
of Sample Needed: 2 mL
Test
Limitation: Elemental Analysis by ICP will not detect particles
greater than 10µm in size.
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