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| AAS Products |
| GBC is a world leader in the development and manufacture of atomic absorption spectrometers, with over twenty years of experience in supplying the needs of the global elemental analysis market. |
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The current range of AA spectrometers includes the superlative Avanta series, offering fully automated multi-element capabilities, the touch screen technology of the SensAA and the all new Avanta Ultra Z zeeman-effect graphite furnace AAS.
All are controlled by our own fully featured Windows® 95/98/NT based software, and include a complete range of accessories including graphite furnace system, hydride system, and autosamplers. |
| State-of-the-Art Zeeman-effect AAS |
| The Avanta Ultra Z combines the longitudinal Zeeman-effect with programmable magnetic field strength, transverse heating of the graphite tube and the latest in surface-mount technology to give a uniquely superior graphite furnace atomic absorption instrument. |
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Lightning fast background correction. |
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Optimal magnetic field strengths are used for each element maximizing sensitivity and dynamic range. |
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Self-aligning graphite tubes offer simplicity of operation. |
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Programmable gas controls switch gases during the temperature program, allowing different ashing techniques. |
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Automatic lamp selection and alignment of the eight lamp turret allows up to twenty elements to be analysed in an unattended, multi-element analysis. |
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Built-in Super Lamp capability offers improvements in detection limit, sensitivity and calibration linearity. |
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High capacity Programmable Auto Sampler PAL 4000 with 150 sample positions, ten modifier positions and bulk standard positions. |
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nnovative design employing radical developments in technology has lead to the introduction of a superior zeeman-effect graphite furnace system. The incorporation of a workhead which delivers a high magnetic field with variable field strength was essential to meet these criteria and surpass the performance of existing technologies. |
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| The Avanta Ultra Z offers the greatest dynamic range and best detection limits of any zeeman-effect atomic absorption spectrometer. Detection limits that even out perform all axial ICP-OES instruments for crucial elements such as As, Se, Pb, Tl and Sb.
In addition, the Avanta Ultra Z offers the further benefits of reduced operating costs and enhanced productivity. Analyse your samples once and minimize your analysis costs.
This system offers nothing less than unprecedented ease-of-use and superior performance. |
| the GBC Avanta Ultra Z-sample the Difference! |
| The Avanta AAS |
| A true double-beam spectrometer designed around a modular concept, the Avanta AAS can be configured to exactly meet your analytical and budgetary requirements. The basic instrument includes advanced features such as automatic optimisation of wavelength and slit width and setting of the lamp current. The instrument building blocks include a choice of manual four lamp or automatic eight lamp turret, interlocked or programmable gas control system, automatic burner rotation and SuperLamp power supply. All configurations are controlled by the Avanta Windows® 95/98/NT based software offering the ultimate combination of power and simplicity. |
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Four lamp manual turret with next lamp warm-up,
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Eight lamp fully automated turret for sequential multi-element analysis. |
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Interlocked flame control with built-in safety interlocks and LED error indicators,
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Programmable flame control with ten safety interlocks provides reproducible operation with gas flows automatically set when changing methods. |
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All-reflective optics for high light throughput. |
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Automatic wavelength setting, 185 to 900 nm. |
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Continuously adjustable slit width 0.2 to 2.0 nm with automatic setting. |
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Asymmetric modulation reduces noise by up to 40%. |
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UltraPulse fast background correction, at up to 2.5 Abs. |
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| The Avanta Σ AAS |
| The Avanta Σ (pronounced Avanta Sigma) is our top-of-the-range AAS. It is a state-of-the-art fully automated, multi-element, true double beam instrument with all-reflective optics, and a neat footprint of just 86 x 55 cm. It is fully computer-controlled, including the burner adjuster, lamp optimization, wavelength and slit setting and gas control, using Windows® 95/98/NT based software. |
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Eight-lamp motorized turret with automatic lamp alignment and peaking allows determination of up to 20 elements in a multi-element analysis without operator intervention. |
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Automatic wavelength setting and automatic slit width and height setting. |
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Motorized burner adjuster for height and horizontal adjustment achieves optimum sensitivity for all elements in a multi-element analysis. |
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Automatic Burner Rotation enhances dynamic range and eliminates dilution requirements for over-range samples. |
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Built-in SuperLamp power supply for improved performance, detection limits, sensitivity and calibration linearity. |
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UltraPulse fast background correction for accurate correction of background transients up to 2.5 Abs. |
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Programmable flame control with ten safety interlocks provides reproducible operation with gas flows automatically set when changing method |
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SensAA
New AAS Design Incorporates Touch Screen Technology… |
| GBC Scientific Equipment introduces the latest Atomic Absorption Spectrometer, the SensAA. The SensAA is new in every aspect from the ground up - from its performance to its looks and functionality. It may be our low cost AAS but its performace exceeds many top of the range products in the marketplace. |
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PERFORMANCE
By improving the optics and electronics design the wavelength has been extended (175 to 900 nm). The D2 range has also been extended (175 to 423 nm) thereby enabling more elements to be analyzed using D2 background correction. The slit width is now adjustable from 0.1 to 2.0 nm in 0.1 increments thus effectively allowing 20 slit width settings with normal slit height plus 20 slit width settings with reduced slit height.
The SensAA series sets new pre-requisites wth the new Hyper-Pulse Background Correction that allows for more accurate interpolation of "Transient SIgnals" such as GF and HSA 3000 signals. The new GCM (gas control modeule) is fully interlocked with the new fully integrated Spray chamber/liquid trap for added safety.
The heart of the SensAA is the patented Application Source which addresses new levels of performance, simplicity and cost savings in AA spectrometry.
The SensAA offers touch screen technology and true uncompromised multi-element analysis, returning the highest integrity in results at a fraction of the cost of traditional means. Designed around simplicity, users no longer need to change lamps when changing elements, enabling seamless operation. Application Source offers dramatic savings in source lamp costs and the high intensity D2 lamp offers unrivalled lifetime performance with enhanced operation of up to 1000 hours, even at full current.
FUNCTIONALITY
The SensAA is supplied with an inbuilt P4 computer and touch screen technology. A large 15" colour screen allows clarity of use and also ease of inputting data and executing commands to the SensAA software. No more keyboards or mouse wires to get tangled with acidic sample solutions. Point and analyze! An inbuilt software keyboard is also available where text is required to be entered by using standard Windows XP as the operating system then any Windows software package can also be loaded into the SensAA further extending its fuctionality. As always GBC AAS accessories are interchangeable and can be used on the SensAA.
LOOKS
The SensAA has a smaller foot print than the 932 spectrometer it supersedes. Add to this space saving the fact that the computer is already included inside the SensAA and the result is significant bench spacing. You can have 2 SensAAs in the space where 1 AAS and computer would sit.
A retractable sample holder is also been included free of charge.
The SensAA - Sensitive to the Touch, Sensitive to Your Environment, Sensitive to Your Analysis
For further infromation, please contact GBC Head Office or your local GBC office. |
| ProspectorPlus |
| Industrial laboratories are about to encounter the latest phase in atomic absorption technology. Noted manufacturer, GBC Scientific Equipment has launched the next step in leading edge spectrometry instruments. Included in this new series, a purpose-built model for mining and corrosive environments—the ProspectorPlus. |
| Employing a patented light source technology, the ProspectorPlus addresses new levels of performance, simplicity and cost savings. The patented Application Source is configured to provide line spectra for specific applications in fields such as environmental, mining and petroleum. In addition, the Application Source can be configured to meet the customer's specific requirement. |
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Simplicity is a key to this instrument. With a flick of the wrist the user selects the next element and continues with their work-it's that easy and truly seamless. While providing a unique user interface, the Application Source also offers dramatic savings in source lamp costs and the high intensity D2 lamp offers enhanced operation of up to 1000 hours, even at full current. In addition, the ProspectorPlus has provision for conventional hollow cathode lamps, enabling laboratories to deplete surplus stock.
It goes without saying, the ProspectorPlus offers stringent specifications for harsh environments. The design of the instruments body ensures total protection from attack in corrosive, humid or dust-filled environments. To guarantee its longevity, specialised seals protect against dust, vapour and liquid spillage.
Featuring the newest innovation in AA technology combined with its rugged design, the ProspectorPlus will meet any challenge. For further information, please contact us. |
| AAS
Software |
All current GBC AA spectrometers can be operated via the powerful Windows® 95/98/NT based Avanta software package (which is also available as an upgrade to the 906, 908 and 909 AAS range). Reflecting a deep understanding of user requirements, Avanta software offers unmatched power and capability, with a simplified graphical interface.
Analytical features include calibration with up to ten standards, using exact fit curve correction, least squares, linear least squares, standards addition or bracketing standards. Complete quality controls include check samples, spike recoveries, calibration failure, and QC limits. |
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Meeting the needs of verification and validation processes, the Avanta software includes full compliance with requirements for electronic records and signatures. Full auditable activity histories are recorded for good management practices.
Other powerful features include comprehensive report writing, quality control protocols and simplified networking capabilities. Full use is made of the multi-tasking facilities of Windows® 95/98/NT to dramatically increase laboratory productivity. |
| AAS Accessories |
| GBC manufactures a full range of atomic absorption sampling accessories to cover all analytical requirements. They can be fitted to any GBC AAS, except the Avanta Ultra Z. |
SYSTEM 3000 |
The GBC System 3000 is an automated graphite furnace system which may be used with any GBC AAS and provides determination capability to sub-ppb concentrations for most elements. The furnace system includes the GF3000 graphite furnace power supply and workhead plus the PAL3000 programmable automatic sample loader. The system is controlled by the AAS system software.
Now with optional ESV - watch your sample inject and dry during the furnace program. Method development has never been this easy. Contact us to learn more. |
GF 3000 Graphite Furnace |
| The furnace assembly includes graphite tube (complete with platform for reduced chemical interferences, if required) mounted in an enclosure with quartz windows. |
| It can be used in conjunction with any GBC AAS. Installation is simple, with a permanent attachment to the power supply by an umbilical cord which contains all necessary connections including gas, cooling water and electrical supplies. The temperature range of ambient to 3000° C is computer controlled with a maximum ramp rate of 2000°C/sec. |
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PAL 3000 Furnace Autosampler |
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The sampler is an essential component of the furnace system and each accommodates around 40 samples and 10 pre-mixed standards, plus one stock solution for automatic mixing of up to 10 standards. Multiple carousels can be used in an analysis.
Dispensed volume is up to 100 µL, programmable in 1 µL increments. Program options include automatic mixing of standards, automatic injection of chemical modifiers, multiple injection, heated injection, plus complete re-slope, re-calibration, check sample or spike recovery routines. |
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SDS Sample Delivery System |
The SDS270 is an XYZ autosampler system for flame AAS which provides unmatched productivity with full random access capability and a small footprint. With a capacity of up to 270 samples and ten standards, it can be used in conjunction with flame analysis, hydride generation and mercury cold vapour analysis.
Fully automated by the AAS software, it provides micro sampling capability and standard additions analysis, plus check samples and quality control limits. A built-in diaphragm pump provides a continuous stream of clean rinse solution. |
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Hyride System and Mercury Concentrator |
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The HG3000 Hydride generator forms part of a complete hydride system which can be used in conjunction with any GBC AAS for trace level analysis of the hydride forming elements (arsenic, selenium, bismuth, germanium, antimony, tin and tellurium), and mercury by the cold vapour method. Detection limits of 1 ppb are routinely achievable. Typical sample throughput is around 60 samples per hour taking three replicate measurements, with a typical precision of 1%. |
| The quartz cell used for hydride analysis can be heated by flame, or by the optional EHG3000 electric cell heater. The EHG3000 provides a temperature controlled electric heating blanket to heat the quartz cell, and includes power supply, temperature controller and workhead. The EHG3000 provides more accurate temperature control than is possible with flame heating. |
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Mc3000 Mercury Concentrator |
| The MC3000 mercury concentrator is used in conjunction with the HG3000 and adds parts per trillion capability to the hydride system for the analysis of mercury vapour, using a gold amalgam as the concentrating medium. The MC3000 consists of a power supply and workhead with built in gold foil trap and a quartz absorption cell. It is controlled by the AAS software, which provides programmable load time, number of replicates, flush time and clean. |
HSA |
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The HSA High Solids Analyser allows analysis of high dissolved solids solutions of up to 30% w/v on a standard AAS system. A small volume of high solids sample is included in a rinse stream prior to the spray chamber. The system is controlled by the AAS software, which provides programmable fill time, replicate fill time, delay time, read time and number of replicates. The HSA3000 is compatible with all GBC AAS systems. |
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Atom Trap |
| The Atom Trap is a flame-heated quartz cell which is placed in the optical path. It enhances sensitivity by providing a longer residence time for the analyte in the excitation zone. |
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