Shimadzu AA-7000 Series (Atomic Absorption Spectrometer)

Description

Key Features

1. High-Performance Detection:
   • Equipped with a high-sensitivity solid-state detector and flame or graphite furnace atomization, the AA-7000 Series achieves exceptional detection limits, down to parts per billion (ppb) levels.
2. Dual Atomization System:
   • Offers both flame atomization and graphite furnace atomization in a single unit for a wide range of sample types and concentrations.
   • Flame atomization for high-concentration samples and graphite furnace for trace element analysis.
3. Auto-Tuning Function:
   • Automatic optimization of light source parameters for more precise results and improved repeatability.
4. Easy Operation and Maintenance:
   • Smart tuning and automated calibration features simplify operation and reduce the need for manual intervention.
   • Easy-to-replace components and reduced downtime for maintenance.
5. Advanced Spectral Interference Correction:
   • The AA-7000 Series features advanced software for background correction and spectral interference compensation, ensuring accurate analysis even in complex matrices.
6. High-Throughput Capabilities:
   • Fast analysis times and multi-element analysis capabilities increase throughput for labs with high sample volumes.
7. Environmental and Green Design:
   • The system is designed with energy efficiency in mind and operates with minimal consumption of gases and reagents.
8. Comprehensive Software:
   • The LabSolutions AA software provides powerful data analysis tools, report generation, and instrument control, streamlining the workflow from sample preparation to results interpretation.

Technical Specifications

1. Elemental Range:
   • Capable of analyzing a wide range of elements, from alkali metals to transition metals and heavy metals, including elements like mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd), and lead (Pb).
2. Detection Limits:
   • Flame Atomization: Detects elements at ppb to ppm levels.
   • Graphite Furnace Atomization: Detects elements down to ppt (parts per trillion) levels for trace analysis.
3. Sample Types:
   • Suitable for liquid samples, including solutions, digests, and suspensions. Solid samples can be analyzed after digestion or in suspension.
4. Atomization Techniques:
   • Flame Atomization: Utilizes air-acetylene or nitrous oxide-acetylene flames.
   • Graphite Furnace Atomization: Uses electrically heated graphite tubes for high-efficiency atomization.
5. Wavelength Range:
   • Wide wavelength range, typically from 190 nm to 900 nm, for a broad scope of elements.
6. Detector:
   • Solid-state photomultiplier tube (PMT) for high sensitivity and linearity.
7. Software:
   • LabSolutions AA: Includes advanced spectral analysis tools, automatic calibration, and data management.

Advantages

1. High Sensitivity and Precision:
   • The combination of flame and graphite furnace atomization provides high sensitivity across a wide range of elements and concentrations.
2. Versatility:
   • Dual atomization system allows for the analysis of both high-concentration and trace-level elements in various sample matrices.
3. Ease of Use:
   • The intuitive software interface, combined with automated tuning and calibration, makes the system easy to operate even for less-experienced users.
4. Minimal Sample Preparation:
   • Most samples can be analyzed with little preparation, reducing time and costs in the analytical workflow.
5. Low Operational Costs:
   • Energy-efficient design, coupled with reduced reagent consumption, lowers long-term operational costs.