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Atomic Absorption Spectrometer AI 1200 W 65 X D 55 X H 37 cm
AI 1200 Configurations AI 1200 Flame AI 1200 Flame/Graphite Furnace (F/GF) AI 1200 Vapor Generation (VG)
AI 1200 Features Switchable single/double beam optics Automatic Switch between all atomizers Auto aligned & five-lamp turret Transversely heated GF tube High GF heating rate ( upto 3800K/s) On-line dilution for single standard calibration for flame system
AI 1200 Features Universal XYZ auto sampler - Best of any AA Industry leading AISPEC software Built in high-intensity intensity power supply Unmatched performance for flame and GF analysis Smallest footprint with big engine! with built in GF power supply and optics (f=300mm)
AI 1200 Flame Solid Teflon spray chamber Titanium coated burner head Inert to both acids and organics Corrosion resistant Nebulizer impact bead
Flame AAS Performance Exceptional performance: 2 ppm Cu sample is 0.4 ABS over ten 4 sec. integrations with less than 0.5% RSD
Online Dilution Use a single stock solution to create entire set of calibration standards Decrease time and increase accuracy of results Patented technology
Safety Interlocks Standard d Safety Interlocks Burner head detection Flame sensor Automatic shut off Gas pressure sensor Automated oxidant changeover
AI 1200 Graphite Furnace Heating rate of 3800 K/s Up to 30 programmable heating steps to suit any application Fast-dry technique with autosampler greatly reduces analysis times Superior drying stage temperature control Detection limits in the ppb range
Transverse Heating GF Transversely heated furnace provides spatially isothermal temperature gradient 6 pictogram Cd sample Benefits: Reduced memory effects Lower background signals High atomization efficiency
Fast Dry Technique Programming injection speed, preheating of temperatures, and cooling times Benefits: 1. Decrease Analysis time Normally, atomization step takes 1-2 minutes due to time required to dry the atomizer before sample introduced and cooling times after. Fast dry technique reduces time to seconds. 2. Increase Detection Limits Reduce splattering by slowing depositing sample onto a preheated surface thus giving improved reproducibility, sensitivity and detection limits
AI 1200 Vapor Generation (VG) VG 411 Determination of hydrideforming elements Mercury analysis Revolutionary gas-liquid separator 3 layer reaction/mixing manifold
Benefits Vapor/Hydride Generation AAS Sub-trace detection limits for Hg & hydride forming elements Quartz tube atomizer provides enhanced sensitivities and reduced interferences Controllable peristaltic pumps for reproducible measurements Limitless flexibility to optimize instrument according to application RSD of 15 ng/ml Hg sample
Background Correction The AI 1200 AAS employs two correction techniques: Smith-Hieftje / Self Reversal Deuterium Lamp Correction industry leading 1000Hz modulation frequency
Advantages of Zeeman Zeeman IF: -Structured Background Interferences are Expected (i.e. As in a high PO -3 4 Matrix). -Spectral Interferences are Expected (i.e. As in High Al Matrix). Deuterium IF: - Don t Expect Structured Background or Spectral Interferences (95+% of the Existing Applications of AA). - Want Maximum Sensitivity. - Want Maximum Dynamic Range. - Want High Performance while limiting instrument costs.
Limitation of Zeeman Correction Sensitivity loss for some elements (Al, Sb,As, Cu, Se, Te) Due to complexity of splitting of absorption profile in magnetic field Loss of dynamic range Increase in calibration curvature resulting in roll over point Cost
Universal XYZ Autosampler Compatible with ALL atomizers: F/GF/VG 3D movement in all directions Virtually UNLIMITED sample capacity Robust movement compared rotary design Adapt to ANY sample container: test tubes, cups, micro plates, etc
XYZ AUTOSAMPLER Use of Autosampler + AISPEC TM software allows: Calibration from a single standard Offers on-line dilution Perform Fast-Dry furnace techniques Programming injection speed, preheating of temperatures, t and cooling times Benefits: Increased sensitivities Reduced analysis times High precision
AISPEC TM Software Standard windows interface Template/worksheet environment Ability to customize the window view Single Run allow operator to test a method at any time Batch Run automated/manual control of multiple samples
AISPEC TM Software Wavelength scan feature to further assist method development Easy calibration of instrument No Stimulations Real-time graphics allow easy interpretation of data Export files to LIMS and other software for quality assurance and control
AISPEC TM Software Benefits Easy to use Lower learning curve Reduced training cost
Competitor Analysis Aurora AI 1200 Perkin Elmer Varian Thermo Automatic-Switch F/GF High End ($) Dual, Simultaneous Single/Double Beam No No No On-Line Dilution No SIPS System ($$) No Dual, Simultaneous Optical Modulation 1000 Hz Up to 220 Hz Up to 220 Hz Up to 220 Hz 1 Autosampler for F/GF/VG No No No Transverse Heating Graphite Tube (THGT) High End No No Background D2/SH D2/Zeeman D2/ Zeeman D2 (optional Zeeman) Built-in High Intensity Power No No No
Competitor Analysis Aurora AI 1200 GBC Analytika Jena Shimadzu Automatic-Switch F/GF No Yes, Manual Top Model Switching Platform Single/Double Beam No No No On-Line Dilution No No No Optical Modulation 1000 Hz N/A N/A Less than 220 Hz 1 Autosampler for F/GF/VG No No Yes (F/GF only) Transverse Heating Graphite High End High End Model (Nov No Tube (THGT) Model (Ultra-Z) AA 440G) Background D2/SH D2 & Zeeman D2 or Zeeman; Both (High End) only High End (Zeenit 700) Built-in High Intensity Power No No No D2/SH
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