Atomic absorption spectrometry
The PerkinElmer AAnalyst 800 atomic absorption spectrometer detects the presence of various metals in aqueous solution. This instrument can be used for both qualitative and quantitative analysis of metals in a variety of samples from stream waters to acid digests of solid materials.
Features
- Flame burner head
- Graphite furnace
- Mercury-hydride system
- Available lamps: Ag, Al, Au, Ba, Ca, Cd, Cr, Cu Fe, Hg, K, Mg, Na, Nd, Pb, Sr, Zn
Recent applications
- Quantitative determination of lead in contaminated soil, compost and plant samples
- Analysis of local stream waters for sodium, calcium, magnesium, potassium and other metals
- Solubility studies of salts in the presence of other ions
- Analysis of various oils and organic tissues for lead and other toxic metals
- Quantitative determination of sodium, calcium, magnesium and potassium in Himalayan rock salt
- Analysis of nutrients in water samples from hydroponics beds kept under various conditions
Documents
Flame AAS: Standard Operating Procedure; Recommended Conditions
Graphite Furnace AAS: Standard Operating Procedure; Recommended Conditions; Matrix Modifiers
Data Manager: Standard Operating Procedure