Determination of Carbon and Sulfur in Steels

Determination of Carbon and Sulfur in Steels

Combustion method of elemental analysis accurately determines the presence of sulphur in steel

Written byelementar Americas
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Steel is a part of everyone’s daily life. Whether it is used in the transportation sector, building industry, energy technology, or our domestic home, steel products can be found everywhere. The accurate determination of elements such as carbon, iron, and sulfur in steel is of great importance.

The method of choice for carbon and sulfur quantification in steel is the combustion method. This method is capable of determining concentrations from mass percent levels down to trace parts-per-million.

Access this free application note to find out how the combustion method of elemental analysis accurately determines the presence of sulphur in steel.

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