For reliable mercury analysis, turn to PerkinElmer for proven and flexible testing solutions designed to meet your needs:
Laboratories already using a PerkinElmer AA or ICP-OES instrument for inorganic elemental analyses can leverage the capabilities of the FIAS fully-integrated and automated flow injection accessories, with two configurations available: FIAS 100 and FIAS 400.
Whereas for those preferring a dedicated mercury analyzer, the FIMS systems provide compact, reliable and easy-to-operate flow injection mercury analysis solutions, with two configurations available here too: FIMS 100/400.
The FIAS is a fully integrated and automated flow injection mercury/hydride analysis system that provides new levels of automation and sample handling for AA and ICP, dramatically increasing laboratory productivity and capability.
The FIAS-400 has two peristaltic pumps for carrier, reagent and sample solutions. A five-port valve permits flow switching and precise sampling with interchangeable sample loops. Carrier gas flow is controlled via a flowmeter display.
Two peristaltic pumps are required if the analysis calls for:
two solutions to be pumped at different flow rates (on-line dilution)
the addition of multiple reagents
the use of an on-line microwave digestion technique
The FIAS systems are equipped with an RS232 interface. A supply of start-up materials and all manuals are included. Other options for the FIAS-400 include the alternate reagent kit.