Analytical Characteristics
|
Detection limit (µg/l) |
Sampling (ml) |
| Water |
0.0005 |
20 |
| Blood |
0.5 |
1.5 |
| Urine |
0.05 |
1 |
Measurement procedure
Preliminary mineralization should be carried out by accepted procedure (ISO 5667, 7470, etc.).
Add reduction solution into the bubbler. When integration is on after stabilization of an analytical signal, insert mineralized sample into the reaction vessel. Integration will be finished when the analytical signal goes back to the baseline. Results of analysis of a blank sample should be taken into account.
Principle of Operation
Is based on the absorption of the 254-nm resonance radiation by mercury atoms using Zeeman correction for background absorption.
Areas of Applications
RA-915M mercury analyzer with RP-92 attachment can be used in ecology, sanitary, medicine, and geological-geochemical survey.
Control of mercury content in:
- waste, natural, and dinking waters;
- foodstuffs;
- biological objects (urine, hair, blood, etc.) for diagnosis of risk groups.
Occupational pathology and toxicology surveys:
- screening population survey;
- instrumental monitoring of medical treatment of mercury intoxication and further rehabilitation.
Mercury pollution monitoring:
- monitoring of a demercurization process involving any chemical reagents;
- quality assurance of the demercurization;
- determination of mercury content in washouts;
- determination of mercury content in surface and ground waters.
Equipment & Options
- RA-915M mercury analyzer;
- RP-92 attachment;
- RA-915M software.
Technical Specifications
Size and weight of analyzer : 460x210x110 mm, 7.5 kg
Size and weight of RP-92 : 340x240x120 mm, 4 kg
Power requirements for analyzer : 100/240 Vac, 50/60 Hz, 15 W
Power requirements for RP-92 : 100/240 Vac, 50/60 Hz, 20 W