ACTIVA-S: An affordable, easy-to-use solution for ICP-AES analysis

20 Mar 2008
Greg Smith
Analyst / Analytical Chemist

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HORIBA Jobin Yvon is pleased to announce the ACTIVA-S ICP-AES instrument, the perfect and affordable solution, which offers the laboratory simplicity in a high performance spectrometer that has the high quality optics for which the company is known.

For the ACTIVA-S, it is the "S" inside that counts:

* High scientific spectroscopy quality CCD, adapted to the superior total plasma view, and offering the complete spectral range of 160 - 800 nm.
* The criteria of stability, selectivity and superior dynamic range, associated with simplicity, make the difference.
* Optimum selectivity is achieved thanks to the proprietary S3-base database.
* An automatic superior semi-quantitative analysis of all elements is performed from full spectrum acquisition (IMAGE) and via the total view mode for concentration calculation, data reporting and data reprocessing.
* Simplicity of operation with automatic optimisations helps the user to operate the instrument at its best and achieve excellent analytical results.

ACTIVA-S is an excellent solution for control laboratories in petrochemistry applications including biofuels, or agronomy applications, for example.

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Atomic Absorption / Emission SpectroscopyAtomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS) and atomic emission spectroscopy (AES) — also called optical emission spectroscopy (OES) — are used to detect the elemental constituents in samples. Both techniques involve the atomization of a sample. Atomic absorption spectrometers may use a flame or furnace to create an atomic vapor of the sample before irradiation with spectral light. Optical emission spectrometers may use a flame, inductively coupled plasma (ICP), microwave plasma (MP) or spark arcs to atomize and excite the sample. At higher excitation energies, electrons can be emitted instead of photons, which can be useful for samples that can’t be atomized and for surface analysis. Explore electron spectroscopy equipment such as Auger spectrometers and photoelectron spectrometers for surface elemental analysis of samples. Find the best atomic absorption, photoelectron and optical emission spectrometers in our peer-reviewed product directory: compare products, check customer reviews and receive pricing direct from manufacturers.
ACTIVA-S: An affordable, easy-to-use solution for ICP-AES analysis