Wed, 24 September, 2025
TWI is pleased to announce the commissioning of a new gas analyser system, the Bruker G8 Galileo, with a coupled mass spectrometer capable of thermal desorption mass spectroscopy (TDMS).
This state-of-the-art system enables high-precision measurement of hydrogen content and trapping in metallic materials, supporting research into hydrogen embrittlement mechanisms and hydrogen–material interactions. With this new capability, we strengthen our ability to provide industry-leading insights into hydrogen behaviour at both the laboratory and applied engineering scale.
About the Bruker G8 Galileo
The Bruker G8 Galileo is a state-of-the-art system designed for the precise measurement of oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen, and argon in solid materials. It is the first one in the UK that is equipped with a mass spectrometer and external infrared furnace, offering comprehensive gas analysis capabilities.
Features and Benefits:
- Advanced nondispersive infrared (NDIR), thermal conductivity detector (TCD), and MS detectors enable sub-ppm to ppb level detection
- Direct and unaltered gas measurements for high analytical precision
- Precise sample temperature monitoring to ensure consistent sample conditions
- Enhanced sample loading, cleaning, and calibration processes
Applications:
- Accurate oxygen and nitrogen determination for steel and alloy production
- Measurement of oxygen and hydrogen for copper, aluminium, and magnesium production to prevent embrittlement
- Stringent control of hydrogen uptake in titanium/zirconium alloys and magnetic materials to prevent embrittlement in critical applications
- Diffusible hydrogen analysis to support the latest advances in additive manufacturing, powder metallurgy, coating technologies, and welding processes
Technical Specifications:
- Smart Molecule SequenceTM for direct measurement of gases and real-time 1:1 information
- FusionControl enables accurate temperature monitoring of the sample
- ESD 1000 Element Specific Detector (Mass Spectrometer) for rapid and accurate determination of hydrogen and argon in metals
- IR tube furnace for reliable measurements of diffusible, residual, and total hydrogen concentrations (compliant with ISO 360 and AWS A4.3 standards for welding)
TWI Industrial Member companies have already been using our services with the new equipment and we welcome requests for further work or more information as to how we can use the Bruker G8 Galileo to help solve your industry challenges.
Please email contactus@twi.co.uk for more information.