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A reliable alternative to ICP-MS for mercury analysis

Milestone
10 Jan 2025

Mercury is a heavy metal that causes serious health problems in exposed subjects, and analysis of mercury can be challenging. Numerous analytical methods are available for total mercury analysis, such as cold vapor atomic absorption spectroscopy (CV-AAS), cold vapor atomic fluorescence spectroscopy (CV-AFS), and inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). Analytical laboratories are looking for solutions to analyze mercury avoiding the common ICP-MS challenges related to this element.

Milestone showcases the reliability and ease of use of thermal decomposition amalgamation atomic absorption spectrometry (DMA-80). Learn more about how the DMA-80 evo Direct Mercury Analyzer can benefit your research and streamline workflows.

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DMA-80 Direct Mercury Analyzer

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The DMA-80 mercury determination system can analyze any matrix (solid, liquid or gas) without any pre-treatment or chemical additions in as few as 6 minutes in full compliance with EPA method 7473. With thousands of units installed, Milestone defines the benchmark for direct mercury determination a wide range of industries: environmental, food energy, cement, cosmetics, agriculture, mining and petrochemical.

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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.Mercury

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A reliable alternative to ICP-MS for mercury analysis