The QuickTrace™ M-6100 Cold Vapor Atomic Absorption mercury analyzer is ideal for sub-ppb to sub-ppm mercury quantitation. The innovative QuickTrace™ M-6100 is the answer for labs requiring a sensitive, reliable instrument for mercury analysis. The QuickTrace™ M-6100 is designed for routine use in a variety of settings, including environmental laboratories, industry, and research institutes, for virtually any aqueous acidified sample.

The QuickTrace™ M-6100 mercury analyzer easily achieves the mercury detection limit of < 10 ppt which is more than acceptable for laboratories employing EPA Method 245.1. The QuickTrace™ M-6100 is also versatile enough to analyze samples > 500 ppb without dilution. The QuickTrace™ M-6100 is used throughout the world to analyze samples in the broad spectrum of mercury samples from sewage effluents to drinking water. Some of the common applications include water and waste-water, soil and sediment, and biological tissues and fluids. The QuickTrace™ M-6100 is capable of switching between low ppm and sub-ppb analysis without hardware or tubing configuration changes. Using the proven and reliable cold vapor atomic absorption (CVAA) technique combined with multi-tasking Windows-based QuickTrace™ software package, the QuickTrace™ M-6100 is the most stable entry level absorbance analyzer available today. For low level ppb analysis we recommend our autosampler enclosure (ENC-500) to protect the samples from determinate errors such as dust particles. The ENC-500 will also protect your investment from the harsh acid gases normally present in and around digested samples.

Performance

Excellent short and long term stability are found in our QuickTrace™ M-6100 CVAA analyzer. Less than 5 ppt instrument detection limits are typical for the QuickTrace™ M-6100 utilizing less than 5 ml of sample. We consistently achieve instrument detection limits of less than 3 ppt utilizing 2.5 minutes of total analysis time per sample.

• ppt detection limits (< 10 ppt IDL)
• Linearity greater than 4 orders of magnitude
• Dynamic range < 10 ppt to > 500 ppb
• Without employing our smart rinse technology the system is ready to accurately measure a sample within four minutes following the ingestion of a 1 ppm sample
• < 1.5 % RSD short term precision (5 samples @ 50 ppt)

Key Features

• Patented non-foaming gas liquid separator (GLS)
• Double beam optics for superior baseline stability
• Ozone free low vapor pressure mercury excitation lamp thermally stabilized with feedback control
• Smart rack technology
• Linear CCD Array detector
• Maintenance free Nafion® dryer
• Universal power supplies
• Analyze samples with or without assistance of an autosampler
• Optional autosamplers (Manual - no autosampler, ASX-130, ASX-260, ASX-520 and, by special order, EXR-8) autosamplers combined with powerful customizable software can process up to 10 standard/QC solutions and 84-50 ml sample/QC solutions in a single unattended run. We do not limit the number of QC samples or positions
• Optional autodilution accessory (ADX-500)
• Automatic end of run standby routines
• Smart Rinse - prevents carryover from high concentration samples
• Powder coated metal construction
• 12 roller 4 channel peristaltic pump
• Sample volume 0.5 ml to > 5 ml
• Compatible with EPA methods such as EPA Method 245.1, 245.5, SW 846-7470 and SW 846-7471
• High capacity mode of < 60 seconds per sample
• Intuitive QuickTrace™ software with built-in calibration, report generation and quality control features designed to make EPA compliance simple

QuickTrace™ Software
CETAC has been using our multi-tasking QuickTrace™ software package since 2002 to operate its high performance mercury analyzers. Benefiting from customer feedback, CETAC has designed the software package to be easy to learn, yet provide valuable features and flexibility. We continuously add customer requested features which truly makes the software designed by the customer for the customer.

• Windows NT, 2000, XP or Vista
• User defined method threshold smart rinse technology
• User defined smart rack technology within a given method. This technology allows the largest load capacity autosampler the use of up to four racks varying in size from 90, 60, 40, 24 or 21 tube position racks for samples, standards or quality control
• True Multi-tasking
• Simultaneously run analyses, develop methods, and print reports
• Customizable quality control features
• User defined one or two point baseline offset correction
• Integrate via peak height or peak area
• Scheduled consumable maintenance tracking
• Data files are efficiently exported to a network via the Ethernet port for convenient linking to a LIMS system
• Data files can be emailed to and opened by a CETAC representative on a CETAC PC
• Online help and interactive tutorial - immediate software support
• Automatic detection limit calculation - determine EPA defined IDL/MDL
• Real time exportable data-tracking log
• Individualized reports - customize printouts by selecting from several parameters
• Master worksheets - ready-to-run worksheets allow quick operation for new users
• Free upgrades

QuickTrace™ M-6100 Mercury Analyzer Specifications

• Argon or nitrogen carrier gas variable psi not to exceed 120 psi
• Power Requirements: 100-240 VAC +/- 10%, 50/60 Hz
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 20 x 38 x 48 cm
• Weight: 9 Kg (20 Lbs)
• Computer Interfaces: SCSI / PCI  

ASX Autosampler Specifications (ASX-130, ASX-260 or ASX-520)

• ASX-130 Tray Size: 9 Standards, 1 Sample Rack
• ASX-160 Tray Size: 10 Standards, 2 Sample Racks
• ASX-520 Tray Size: 10 Standards, 4 Sample Racks
• EXR-8 Tray Size: 10 Standards, 8 Sample Racks
• 5 Rack Sizes:
  • 90 x 7 ml
  • 60 x 14 ml
  • 40 x 20 ml
  • 24 x 20 ml
  • 21 x 50 ml
• Computer Interfaces: RS-232 or USB
• Power Requirements: 100-240 VAC +/- 10%, 50/60 Hz
• ASX-520 dimensions (H x W x D): 53 x 52 x 47 cm
• Weight: 10.5 Kg (23 Lbs)