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    APPLICATION NOTE - 15

    LAB-X5000
    LAB-X5000 for the rapid
    analysis of lubricating oil to
    ASTM D6481 and D7751
    INTRODUCTION
    Lubricating oils are a blend of highly refined base oils and chemical
    additives. The additives impart the final product properties to
    meet specific requirements, and can be antioxidants, corrosion
    inhibitors, anti-foam agents, detergents/dispersants etc. Additive
    packages combine several additives that work together to perform
    desired tasks.
    To ensure product quality, it is necessary to monitor the content of additive
    elements such as phosphorus (P), sulfur (S), calcium (Ca) and zinc (Zn) in the
    additive packages and in the end lubricating oil at the manufacturing/blending
    location.

    X-ray fluorescence (XRF) spectrometry is one of the simplest instrumental


    techniques for oil analysis because the sample preparation is simple, and the
    analysis is fast. For many years, benchtop energy-dispersive XRF (EDXRF)
    spectrometers have been used successfully as a quality control tool to analyse the
    additives packages as well as the final blended oil. Hitachi High-Tech have a long
    and highly respected reputation within the lubricating oil industry with instruments
    such as the Lab-X3000 series, Twin-X and X-Supreme providing simple to use,
    accurate, cost-eff ective and dependable 24/7 analysis.

    MEETING ASTM D6481 AND D7751 REQUIREMENTS


    Now Hitachi High-Tech’s LAB-X5000 EDXRF analyser includes the latest detector
    technology to deliver the high performance needed for the stringent quality control
    of lubricating oils. The pre-loaded calibration parameters have been optimised to
    ensure that the LAB-X meets and even surpasses the performance requirements
    of standard test method ASTM D6481 (Standard Test Method for Determination
    of Phosphorus, Sulfur, Calcium, and Zinc in Lubrication Oils by EDXRF), and also
    fully conforms with D7751 (Standard Test Method for Determination of Additive
    Elements in Lubricating Oils by EDXRF Analysis).

    LUBRICATING OIL ANALYSIS MADE EASY


    With the LAB-X5000, the analysis of additives packages and lubricating oils
    couldn’t be easier. Routine analysis is carried out by pouring the oil into a
    sample cup, placing the cup in the LAB-X’s analysis port, and pressing a button
    to start the measurement. Initial results are displayed within seconds on the
    large, industrial LCD touch screen, showing the contents for all key elements.
    Pass/Fail messages can be setup to quickly identify if a sample does not meet
    specifications.

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    The LAB-X includes several features that help protect against damage caused by
    sample spills or leaks, thus minimising downtime and preventing costly repairs.
    Sample cups fit inside a secondary safety window that contains potential leaks
    from the cup. These windows are fitted with Poly-4 film. They are re-usable and the
    film can be changed in seconds (no need for a tool). The LAB-X also includes an
    automated turntable that only places the sample above the X-ray tube and detector
    for the duration of the analysis, minimising the risk of damage or contamination to
    critical components. An audible alert is generated when the analysis is finished to
    remind users that the sample should be removed.

    The automatic atmospheric compensation delivers reliable analysis without the need
    for helium or vacuum purge, minimising the cost per analysis without compromising Clear results display
    results quality. Helium is used only when strictly necessary, for example when
    measuring low energy elements such as Mg.

    With up to 100,000 results stored on the analyser itself, operators can view new
    and old results easily, print them on the integrated printer for a hard-copy record,
    download them on a USB memory device, and even upload them to our ExTOPE
    Connect cloud service to manage them remotely. With the LAB-X connected to WiFi,
    the results are uploaded to your cloud account automatically, so you do not need to
    be near the analyser to access your data!

    Users can set-up a QC routine with concentration targets and lower and upper limits
    for each control element; the displayed control graphs clearly show if the test is in
    control.

    SAMPLE PREPARATION
    The sample preparation is simple: just pour the oil into a sample cup fitted with
    Poly-4 film, place it in the safety window (also fitted with Poly-4 film) in the LAB-X’s
    analysis port, and press the Start button.

    PERFORMANCE AND RESULTS


    The data shown in this section highlights the typical performance that the LAB-X
    delivers. A simple empirical calibration was created for each method by measuring
    a series of standard reference materials to establish the relationship between the
    elements’ contents and their X-ray signal. The calibrations used the pre-defined
    parameters included in the LAB-X5000 Lube Oil packages (pre-loaded in the
    analyser). The limits of detection were calculated from the results of 10 repeat
    measurements of a blank oil standard.

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    Table 1: Typical calibration performance for lubricating oil analysis (air path)

    Standard Limit of Limit of Precision


    Calibration range detection quantification (95% confidence) Total analysis
    Analyte error of calibration
    (% m/m) (3σ) (% m/m) (10σ) (% m/m) (% m/m) time (seconds)
    (% m/m)
    P 0 – 0.25 0.004 0.0008 0.0027 0.0024
    S 0 – 0.60 0.010 0.0003 0.0011 0.0021
    100
    Ca 0 – 0.60 0.005 0.0001 0.0003 0.0006
    Zn 0 – 0.25 0.004 0.0005 0.0018 0.0014

    Note: The precision was calculated from the results of 10 repeat measurements of a standard containing 0.15% P, 0.30% S, 0.40% Ca and
    0.18% Zn.

    Table 2: Typical calibration performance for the rapid analysis of lubricating oil (helium path)

    Standard Limit of Limit of Precision


    Calibration range detection quantification (95% confidence) Total analysis
    Analyte error of calibration
    (% m/m) (3σ) (% m/m) (10σ) (% m/m) (% m/m) time (seconds)
    (% m/m)
    P 0 – 0.25 0.003 0.0007 0.0023 0.0021
    S 0 – 0.60 0.003 0.0002 0.0005 0.0010
    100
    Ca 0 – 0.60 0.004 0.0002 0.0007 0.0009
    Zn 0 – 0.25 0.003 0.0003 0.0010 0.0006

    Note: the precision was calculated from the results of 10 repeat measurements of a standard containing 0.15% P, 0.30% S, 0.40% Ca
    and 0.18% Zn.

    Table 3: Typical calibration performance for the rapid analysis of lubricating oil to ASTM D7751

    Standard Limit of Limit of Precision


    Calibration range detection quantification (95% confidence) Total analysis
    Analyte error of calibration
    (% m/m) (3σ) (% m/m) (10σ) (% m/m) (% m/m) time (seconds)
    (% m/m)
    Mg 0 – 0.40 0.01 0.007 0.023 0.018
    P 0 – 0.25 0.01 0.001 0.003 0.001
    S 0 – 1.55 0.03 0.001 0.004 0.002

    Cl 0 – 0.40 0.007 0.0003 0.001 0.003 320

    Ca 0–1 0.02 0.0001 0.0004 0.003


    Zn 0 – 0.25 0.007 0.0002 0.0006 0.001
    Mo 0 – 0.05 0.003 0.001 0.004 0.0005

    Note: the precision was calculated from the results of 10 repeat measurements of a standard containing 0.1% Mg, 0.013% P, 0.65%
    S, 0.36% Cl, 0.52% Ca, 0.19% Zn and 0.027% Mo.

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    SUMMARY
    Once calibrated, Hitachi High-Tech’s LAB-X5000 provides reliable lubricating
    oil analysis, enabling operators to make process decisions fast. Its ease of
    use and ruggedness make it an ideal tool at the blending plant, delivering
    results within minutes for maximum productivity.

    Visit www.hitachi-hightech.com/hha for more information.

    ORDERING INFORMATION
    The minimum needed for this application is:

    | LAB-X5000 Lube Oil package, which


    includes: the analyser, user manual (on
    USB memory device), pre-loaded method
    parameters and method sheet (calibration
    instructions), setting up samples, and a
    liquids accessories pack.

    | LAB-X5000 Lube Oil Maxi package;


    includes all the above, plus a helium purge
    for enhanced performance, and pre-loaded
    method parameters and method sheets for
    the analysis of lubricating to ASTM D7751.

    | A set of calibration standards can be ordered


    as an option (Part Number 10003360 for
    D6481, and 10022254 for D7751).

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