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