Prevent Corrosion Damage Caused By The Presence Of Low Chlorine In Crude Oils

Oxford Instruments, Benchtop XRF, X-Supreme8000, High Accuracy, Chlorine Analysis, Sulphur Analysis

Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence (EDXR) offers simple, rapid, routine quality control analysis for sulfur in a range of petroleum products. Oxford Instruments’ X-Supreme8000 EDXRF instrument now offers the ability to determine the presence of low chlorine in crude oil offering the same benefits as its sulfur analysis: no sample measurements, non-destructive analysis and results in five seconds.

Application optimised calibrations simultaneously measuring sulphur and chlorine from low mg/kg to high % levels allow users to demonstrate conformance of product specifications and subsequent optimisation of the refining process. Don’t let chlorine become corrosive to profits. Today to receive all the information surrounding this brand new calibration and data results.

Supplementary to the measurement of chlorine, low concentrations of sulphur (mg/kg) are covered by the test method - “Determination of low concentration of sulphur in automotive fuels - Energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometric method”. The X-Supreme8000 conforms to this method allowing the routine measurement of sulphur at the 10mg/kg level which can easily be performed by production staff.

For more information, visit www.oxford-instruments.com/x-supreme8000.

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The first technology business to be spun out from Oxford University, Oxford Instruments is now a global company with over 2300 staff worldwide and is listed on the FTSE250 index of the London Stock Exchange (OXIG). Its objective is to be the leading provider of new generation tools and systems for the research and industrial sectors with a focus on nanotechnology. Its key market sectors include nano-fabrication and nano-materials. The company’s strategy is to expand the business into the life sciences arena, where nanotechnology and biotechnology intersect

This involves the combination of core technologies in areas such as low temperature, high magnetic field and ultra high vacuum environments; Nuclear Magnetic Resonance; x-ray, electron, laser and optical based metrology; atomic force microscopy; optical imaging; advanced growth, deposition and etching.

Oxford Instruments aims to pursue responsible development and deeper understanding of our world through science and technology. Its products, expertise, and ideas address global issues such as energy, environment, security and health.

About Oxford Instruments Industrial Analysis
Oxford Instruments Industrial Analysis offers a range of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), analytical X-ray Fluorescence (XRF), Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) and Optical Emission Spectroscopy (OES) instruments. For materials analysis, thickness measurement, product optimisation and research applications, the Industrial Analysis products incorporate the latest field proven technology coupled with over 30 years of experience in designing, producing and supporting world class instruments.

The NMR portfolio includes Pulsar – a high resolution cryogen-free benchtop NMR spectrometer and MQC analysers which have broad applications across the agriculture, foods, consumer products, textiles and polymer industries. The GeoSpec range of NMR core analysers is designed specifically for studies of core samples from oilfield reservoirs, with installations in almost every major oil producer and SCAL laboratory world-wide.

X-MET handheld XRF analysers and the expanded range of ARC/Spark mobile OES are specifically designed for positive material identification, alloy analysis and screening. The OES systems comprise the FOUNDRY-MASTER range, PMI-MASTER PRO and TEST-MASTER PRO. Benchtop XRF spectrometers, X-Supreme and Lab-X, span the price/performance range for routine chemical analysis. From sulphur in petroleum products to the analysis of limestone, users may select the spectrometer to match their application. The X-Strata benchtop XRF systems, handheld thickness gauges and the recently acquired Roentgenanalytic Systeme organisation, provides a world-class range of high performance coating thickness measurement analysers.

Completing the line up is the new mPulse handheld analyser utilising the breakthrough LIBS technique for the fastest possible analysis of metals. This is another recent addition to the Oxford Instruments family of industrial materials analysis products.

With leading products and a global sales and service network, Oxford Instruments Industrial Analysis continues to explore innovative ways to deliver instrument solutions for faster and easier measurements. For more information, visit www.oxford-instruments.com/industrial.