TRACE 1200 Atomic Absorption Spectrometer

Thanks to its large number of customizable options, the TRACE 1200 Atomic Absorption Spectrometer is also the most versatile spectrometer on the market today.  What started out as a good idea has developed into a remarkable analytical instrument. In an industry that is becoming increasingly specialized, it is easy to recognize the advantages of an analytical instrument that offers so many possibilities in such a small space. We invite you to take a look at what the TRACE 1200 Atomic Absorption Spectrometer has to offer in providing an analytical solutions to your elemental analysis needs.

Switchable Single/Double Beam Optics
Automatic, single-click switching allows choice between Single Beam or True Double Beam optics to suit your elemental analysis application

Automatic Switch Between Flame, GF Atomizer
The manual or motorized platform positions the flame and graphite furnace atomizers, enabling a quick switch between the different atomizers

Transversely Heated GF Tube
Unique, compact design allows virtually isothermal atomization conditions both spatially & temporally for highly sensitive, yet dependable, reproducible results

High Heating Rate
Industry leading rapid heating rate ensures that minimal time is required to achieve ideal atomization conditions

Inert Teflon Nebulizer Chamber
Chemically inert, to provide protection against corrosive reagents and organic solvents

Universal XYZ Autosampler
One autosampler compatible with all types of atomizer: Flame, GF or VG

Auto-aligned coded 5 lamp turret
Motorized and computer controlled to make 5 pre-heated lamps available to the user with a single click of a mouse< class="text">

Online Dilution
Offers the convenience of creating a calibration curve from a single standard solution and brings out-of-range solutions to within calibration range

Built-In Power Supplies
Independent power supplies for both high intensity hollow cathode lamps and the GF AAS are housed within the above

Small Footprint
Dimensions:  W 65 x D 55 x H 37 cm

Background Correction in General

For maximum cost effectiveness, it is important to utilize the optimum method of background correction for the analytical application. Many spectrometers on the market employ methods of background correction that have been established as convenient or 'standard' for the manufacturer but do not offer the best solution for the customer. In selecting the best overall method, the following criteria for high performance must be met:

     • High frequency modulation - to enable the high speed measurement of analyte signals
     • High speed data acquisition - to maximize the number of data   points per peak
     • High energy source and high efficiency optics - for a high signal to noise ratio
     • Spatial overlapping of HCL and D₂ beams to ensure representative measurements
           with both beams following the same optical path through the sample

Aurora's Background Correction Techniques
The TRACE 1200 Atomic Absorption Spectrometer incorporates two different background correction techniques to provide chemists with flexibility of choice in resolving the background interferences associated with the majority of AAS applications.  We employ the Smithe-Hieftje and Deuterium (D₂) background correction methods in our instruments.

Smith-Hieftje Correction Technique
This technique has been incorporated into the design of the TRACE 1200 as a standard feature to provide chemists with a simple, cost effective background correction technique. Some of the benefits of this method include:      

     • Correction over a wide wavelength range
     • The same light source provides the signal
     • Low cost

Deuterium Correction Technique
Aurora Instruments has selected a fast Deuterium method as the optimum blend of cost effectiveness and high performance.  We have developed a new generation of systems to meet existing and future customer needs. The result is enhanced level of performance making superior detection limits and high sensitivity the norm for Aurora Spectrometers.

TRACE 1200 AISPEC™ Analytical Software

User Friendly
The TRACE 1200 standard Windows Interface means a lower learning curve and reduced training costs. Our software has been designed around the philosophy that users should be able to rapidly develop methods that meet their unique requirements. This transcends to either experienced, or novice users will find our software simple and easy to use.