The A3 Atomic Absorption Spectrometer is a high performance automated instrument designed to meet the requirements of the modern laboratory. Due to its versatility and performance it can be used for a wide range of applications. 


Three flame options are available to the user with the Air/Acetylene being the standard configuration. This flame can be used for nearly all standard elements while the N2O/Acetylene and the Air/LPG (natural gas) are available as an option for the more demanding of elements. All three flame configurations offer coded burner for full safety protection. 


The graphite head is fixed into the optical path to maximize performance and eliminate drift. The temperature of the transversely heated graphite tube is accurately controlled by means of a precision feedback system. Pyrolytically coated platform tubes are supplied as standard to improve the performance and eliminate many analytical problems associated with this technique. 


The flame and graphite furnace can be changed over by a simple selection in versatile AA Win Pro software.



Key Features



◆ Easy to use, complete software control

 

◆ Integrated safety precautions for user protection

 

◆ Flexible configuration for a wide array of industrial apps

 

◆ Time-saving high speed analysis


A3 AAS - Brochure


The Comparison Data Sheet  A3 and Competitors


Specifications

Model:Flame AA System-A3F, Graphite AA System-A3G, 

Combined Flame and Graphite Furnace AA System-A3FG

Spectrometer System
Wavelength range190-900 nm
Light sourceHollow cathode lamp (HCL), Deuterium Arc lamp (D2)
Modulation Square wave pulse
Modulation frequency

100 hz self reversal (SR) background,

 400 hz Deuterium Arc (D2) background

Monochromator 
Grating 1800 grooves/mm diffraction grating
Blazed wavelength250 nm
Focus 300 nm
Bandwidth 0.1, 0.2, 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 5.0 nm
Scan modeAutomatic
Photometric typeSingle beam
Wavelength accuracy±0.15 nm
Wavelength resolution0.2 nm±0.02 nm
Wavelength reproducibility<0.05 nm
Spectral bandwidth0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 5.0 nm
Baseline stability0.005 A/30 min
Stray light≤0.12 %T (220 nm NaI, 340 nm NaNO2)
Background correction

Deuterium Arc (D2) 1.0 Abs,

Self Reversal (SR) 3.0 Abs

Flame Analysis
Flame types

Air/Acetylene,

Nitrous Oxide/Acetylene,

Air/Propane (LPG)

Sensitivity (Cu)2 μg/ml Absorption >0.280 Abs
Characteristic concentration

Cu<0.02 μg/ml,

Ba<0.15 μg/ml (N2O/Acetylene)

Detection limitCu<0.004 μg/ml
RepeatabilityCu<0.7 % (Air/Acetylene Flame)
    Ba<1.0 % (Nitrous Oxide/Acetylene Flame)
Burner headsTitanium alloy
Nebulizer 

High efficiency glass,

Acid proof available as an option

Pre-mix chamberCorrosion resistant
Atomizer selectionManual (A3F)
    Automatic changeover (A3FG)
Safety featuresBurner identification, flame sensor, gas leak sensor, low gas pressure sensor, drain trap sensor, power loss protection
Graphite Furnace Analysis 
Graphite head Transversally heated
Temperature rangeAmbient-2650 ℃
Heating programUp to 10 steps. Drying, Ashing, Atomization, Cleaning 
Feedback Voltage and optical temperature control feedback
Sensitivity (Cu)50 ng/m Absorption>0.40 Abs
Detection limit Cd<0.004 ng/ml
Repeatability

Cu<2.0 %,

Cd<2.0 %

Graphite tubesPyrolytically coated with platform
Sample sizeUp to 20μl
Graphite coolingWater circulator available
Safety features

Burner Identification,

Flame Sensor,

Gas leak Sensor,

Low Gas Pressure Sensor,

Drain Trap Sensor,

Power Loss Protection,

Circulation Water (graphite),

Over Temperature Sensor (graphite)

Data Processing 
Operating programAA Win Pro software
Analytical methods

Flame AA, Flame AE,

Graphite Furnace,

Hydride Generation

Readout ModeContinuous, manual, peak height, peak area
calibrationsMulti-standard calibration, standard addition, interpolation
Data storageAnalytical results, instrument and measurement parameters, signal profile, calibration curve
Power Requirements
Main unit 220 VAC 50/60 Hz 200 W
Graphite power supply

380VAC 50/60Hz,

instantaneous power 5 kW current rating 7 kW

Dimensions 
Main unit

44 x 21 x 21 in

165 lb

Graphite power supply

20 x 21 x 21 in

154 lb


Accessories & Spare Parts

Related

Other Products

Quote Technical Inquiry