XplorAA

XplorAA Atomic Absorption Spectrometer; Economical workhorse for versatile analysis; Available in flame, no-flame, or hybrid configurations.

• Status: Active
• Country: Australia
• Elemental: Yes
• Type of measurable elements: Metals and non-metals
• Measurable isotopes/elements: Mercury analysis down to parts per trillion levels; Hydride-forming elements like arsenic, selenium, antimony, bismuth, etc.
• Signal stability, relative standard deviation : ≤ 0.5% RSD for flame; - for furnace
• Atomizer types : Flame
• Atomizer types : Furnace
• Atomizer types : Hydride Generation
• Bandwidth : Adjustable continuously: 0.1 to 2.0 nm (0.1 nm increments)
• Wavelength range : 175–900 nm
• Wavelength accuracy : ±0.10 nm
• Background correction : Hyper-Pulse background corrector, Deuterium arc lamp for 175–425 nm; Corrects up to 2.5 absorbance
• Optics type : Double or single beam optics; Asymmetric modulation; Quartz-coated reflective mirrors
• Burner head material : All-titanium for corrosion resistance
• Gas management : Programmable, automatic, or manual gas control options with safety interlocks
• Detection system : Photomultiplier tube (PMT)
• Monochromator : Ebert-Fastie design; 333 mm focal length; Holographic grating with 1800 lines/mm
• Lamp carousel : Two-lamp turret (manual) or six-lamp turret (automatic); Lamp optimization and alignment automation
• Photomultiplier : Multi-alkali wide-range photomultiplier tube
• Flame atomizer : Premix system with safety interlocks; Adjustable sample uptake rate; Air-acetylene and nitrous oxide-acetylene flame capabilities
• Furnace atomizer : Graphite furnace with heating up to 3000°C; Fully automated with PAL auto sampler support
• Furnace vision system : -
• Furnace heating rate/max temp : Up to 3000°C; Heating rate up to 2000°C/sec
• Typical tube lifetime : -
• Sensitivity (Furnace) : Sub-ppb detection limits depending on element and conditions
• Sensitivity (Flame) : > 0.9 absorbance for 5 mg/L copper solution with RSD < 0.5%
• Safety features : Flame safety interlocks for gas pressure, burner presence, liquid trap levels, oxidant flow, and ignition conditions
• Power Requirements and Consumption : 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
• Environmental requirements : Protected against harsh environments with optional air purge for electronics
• Dimensions and Weight: 820 x 520 x 480 mm (W x D x H); Weight: 67 kg unpacked, 100 kg packed