(TÜV Rheinland: Atlanta, GA) -- TÜV Rheinland Rail Sciences (TÜV-RSI), a subsidiary of TUV Rheinland North America, has expanded its range of chemical analysis services with the installation of a glow discharge spectrometer in its La Vista, Nebraska, laboratory. To demonstrate the benefits of the technology and quick turnaround to businesses in rail, aerospace, and automotive industries, TÜV-RSI offers its chemical analysis services at a 20-percent discount, with a guaranteed two-day turnaround.

The solid-state spectrometer from LECO Corp. enables an advanced chemical analysis of steel, stainless steel, cast iron, as well as aluminum, copper, and nickel alloys.

The spectrometer’s innovative design eliminates previous limitations associated with charged couple device (CCD) systems. It features an optimum wavelength range for production and process control, and stability and flexibility for ferrous and nonferrous applications.

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