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Spectraa 50/55/110/220: Varian
Spectraa 50/55/110/220: Varian
AA Varian
SpectrAA
50/55/110/220
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Since their introduction in 1985, Varian’s SpectrAA series provides you with The SpectrAA
Varian’s SpectrAA series atomic absorption the ideal solution to your atomic absorption Family comprises:
instruments have been chosen by thousands needs. The SpectrAA family ranges from
SpectrAA 50
of analysts around the world for their stand-alone systems (SpectrAA 50/55) and
Stand-alone
ease-of-use, reliability and performance PC-controlled instruments with varying
single beam
with challenging samples. The new levels of automation (SpectrAA 110/220),
AA spectrometer
generation of SpectrAA series instruments through to the innovative Fast Sequential
continues this proud tradition, offering the AA (SpectrAA 220 FS) and our high- SpectrAA 55
superb performance, simplicity of operation, performance SpectrAA 880. When combined Stand-alone
and industry leading software expected with the modular design and complete double beam
from a world leader in atomic spectroscopy. accessory options, the SpectrAA series can AA spectrometer
be configured to meet all your analytical
SpectrAA 110
and budgetary needs.
PC-controlled
single beam
AA spectrometer
SpectrAA 220
PC-controlled
double beam
AA spectrometer
SpectrAA 220 FS*
A fully automated
double beam
system with Fast
Sequential operation
for improved
productivity
SpectrAA 880*
Our highest
performance system
featuring fully
automated hardware
and research
grade optics
* Refer to separate
brochure for details
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View concentration
results, precision and
absorbance results as
the analysis progresses.
Color coding and flags
(displayed after the
sample result) highlight
out-of-range results,
uncalibrated results or
other errors.
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Relative Absorbance
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Construction
High performance and unrivalled flexibility
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are combined with new ease of use
features, such as ‘twist and lock’ assembly
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to simplify maintenance. Corrosion resistant
components are standard, providing even
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longer durability.
Reduced blockage 0
The contoured design of the Mark 7 burner 1 5 9 13 17 21 25 29 33 37 41 45 49 53 57 61
provides a stable flame with outstanding Time (minutes)
resistance to blockage from dissolved Mark 7 Other
solids or carbon build-up. This ensures
longer running times, even with the most High salt content in
difficult samples. samples can rapidly
induce burner blockage.
High sensitivity The Mark 7 atomization
High sensitivity and good precision are system achieves
assured. Typical performance exceeds excellent long term
0.75 absorbance units for 5 mg/L copper stability and reduced
with precision of less than 0.5 % RSD blockage even with
continuous aspiration
routinely achieved. of a 7.5 % sodium
Key advantages of the Mark 7 system chloride solution.
include:
• High sensitivity: typically > 0.75 Abs
from 5 mg/L Cu
• Excellent precision: < 0.5 % RSD from
ten 5 sec integrations
The externally
• An externally adjustable impact bead that adjustable impact bead
enables you to tune the system for enables you to easily
maximum sensitivity or to achieve extended optimize sensitivity
and precision.
operation with difficult samples
• Precise, accurate determinations with
reduced interferences
• Minimal burner blockage, even with the
most difficult samples
8 • Excellent drainage without spiking,
memory effects, or long wash-out times
• Rapid change-over to organics operation,
by simply installing organic resistant O rings
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0.4
• Reduced memory effects, even for the
difficult refractory elements 0.2
0
• Accurate and reproducible temperature 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1680
control, achieved using our patented Number of Firings
Dynamic Feedback Temperature V at 2600 deg. C. Mn at 2200 deg. C.
Control system
• Optimized inert gas flows ensure
extended graphite tube lifetimes are
achieved, providing economical operation.
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Whether you are using flame, furnace or Typical detection limits achieved using UltrAA lamps
vapor AA, Varian’s range of UltrAA lamps Element Wavelength Slit Width Detection Limit (3 sigma)
increase sensitivity and reduce detection (nm) (nm) Conventional UltrAA lamp
limits, allowing determinations of trace lamp (µg/L) (µg/L)
metals at even lower levels. The UltrAA lamp As 193.7 0.5 1.4 0.25
series of high intensity, boosted discharge, Pb 283.3 0.5 0.8 0.20
hollow cathode lamps can be used with all
Se 196.0 1.0 1.1 0.30
SpectrAA series instruments, for the most
demanding applications.
Standard 3
Lamp operation 0.50 0.50
2500
UltrAA lamp
UltrAA lamps use the standard lamp
current, but apply a second discharge Conventional HCL
Temperature
within the lamp. This boost current is
Background
Absorbance
supplied from an external control module.
The resulting sharper emission profile
reduces self-absorption and line broadening,
increasing sensitivity of AA determinations
by up to 40%. Emission intensity is also 0.00 0.00 0
increased by three to five times, reducing
baseline noise levels. The lower baseline 72.0 74.5
Time (sec)
noise levels and the higher sensitivity ensure
lower detection limits can be achieved.
Benefits of the UltrAA lamp
• Increased sensitivity—comparative
signals for a 75 µg/L Se standard are shown
(in the graph opposite)
• Lower detection limits
• Enhanced calibration linearity
• Longer lamp lifetimes—typical lamp
lifetimes exceed 8000 mA hours
of operation
• Simple installation—lamps are mounted
directly into the socket (without any flying
leads), just like conventional lamps
• A fixed boost current eliminates difficult
manual adjustments
• Automatic lamp recognition enables the
software to identify the lamp and select the
recommended operating conditions
• Enables simultaneous operation of two 13
UltrAA lamps—one lamp can be in use while
the other is being pre-warmed
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• Enhanced precision—the VGA-77 produces
a steady state signal, which can be
measured using integration. Flow Injection
produces transient signals, requiring
multiple injections for precise results.
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Varian is committed to a
process of continuous
improvement which
demands that we
understand and then meet
or exceed the needs and
expectations of our
customers—both inside and
outside the company—in
everything we do.
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