Analysis of Oxygen (O) and Nitrogen (N) in Metal 3D Printer Materials

Metal 3D printing is already used for creating prototypes in a wide range of fields, and it is now being studied for use in mass production. Stainless steel, Ti, Al, and Cu are commonly used as metal 3D printing materials, and customers have expressed a desire to be able to quickly manage the amounts of oxygen (O) and nitrogen (N) in those materials.

For example, if the Ti material contains a large amount of oxygen (O), oxides will be produced, which can lead to defects in the printed part. Similarly, if the Ti material contains a large amount of nitrogen (N), structural defects, such as cracks, will easily occur.