The QuickTrace™ M-8000 Cold Vapor Atomic Fluorescence mercury analyzer is ideal for sub-ppt to sub-ppm mercury quantitation.

The QuickTrace™ M-8000 mercury analyzer easily achieves the ultra-trace mercury detection limit of < 0.05 ppt demanded by customers employing EPA method 1631. The QuickTrace™ M-8000 is also versatile enough to analyze samples > 400 ppb without dilution. The QuickTrace™ M-8000 employs three modes of operation for mercury determination. The QuickTrace™ M-8000 has the ability of switching modes via software method changes. The QuickTrace™ M-8000 mode switching capabilities between low ppm and ppt analysis is accomplished without hardware or tubing configuration changes. For sub-ppt 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.

Mode 1: Cold Vapor Atomic Fluorescence Spectroscopy (CVAFS)

Mode 2: Cold Vapor Atomic Fluorescence Spectroscopy Single Gold Trap Amalgamation (CVAFS-SGTA)

Mode 3: Cold Vapor Atomic Fluorescence Spectroscopy Double Gold Trap Amalgamation (CVAFS-DGTA)

Why is it so important to have a system that switches between ultra trace analysis and low ppm analysis with only the opening of a new method? These innovative features save you set up time and eliminate costly mistakes.

We also employ cost saving features during the gold trap desorption such as shutting down the flowing rinse and slowing the SnCl₂ flow. These innovative features can save the laboratory thousands of dollars per year by reducing reagent and waste costs.

Testimonials

"The CETAC M-8000 mercury instrument is certainly the most robust well engineered mercury instrument I have ever seen.  It's hardware components have been selected without compromise.  The software is equally well done and very easy to use.  I am glad to see a company run by quality oriented scientists and not penny pinching MBA's."
Gerald E. Moore
Sr. Associate Chemist Analytical
Customer Quality Assurance
PPG Industries

Performance

Excellent short and long term stability are found in our QuickTrace™ M-8000 CVAF analyzer. Less than 0.02 ppt instrument detection limits are typical for the QuickTrace™ M-8000 gold trap modes utilizing less than 25 ml of sample. We consistently achieve non-gold trap instrument detection limits of less than 0.1 ppt utilizing less than 10 ml of sample.

• Sub-ppt detection limits (< 0.05 ppt IDL)
• Linearity greater than 4 orders of magnitude
• Dynamic range < 0.05 ppt to > 400 ppb
• In Mode 1 by response comparison to a 100 ppt standard, the system exhibits < 0.01% memory effect of a 1 ppm standard immediately following the ingestion of a 1 part per million (ppm) sample. 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% RSD short term precision (5 samples @ 5 ppt)

Key Features

• U.S. EPA 1631 and U.S. EPA 245.7 compliant
• European standard EN-13506 and EN-12338 compatible
• Patented non-foaming gas liquid separator (GLS)
• Reagent saving gold trap stand-by routine
• GLS overflow protection
• Ozone free low vapor pressure mercury excitation lamp
• Smart rack technology
• Filtered photo multiplier tube detection system (PMT)
• 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 > 50 ml
• 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
• EPA 1631 and EPA 245.7 quality control compliant
• User defined blank acceptance criteria for EPA 1631 and EPA 245.7
• 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-8000 Mercury Analyzer Specifications

• Argon carrier gas supplied at 35 psi
• Power Requirements: 100-240 VAC +/- 10%, 50/60 Hz
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 20 x 48 x 60 cm
• Weight: 15 Kg (33 Lbs)
• Computer Interfaces: RS-232 or USB

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

• 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)