The Macylab AA-1800H is an integrated Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer designed for complex elemental analysis. Operating in the 180nm to 900nm wavelength range, it combines a flame analytical system and a graphite furnace analytical system into a single multifunctional platform.
Built with an 1800 lines/mm large grating monochromator and a fully closed optical system, the instrument is engineered to support automated, multi-element determination. It provides laboratories with a flexible configuration to handle various sample types and concentration levels without requiring separate dedicated machines.
Key Features
Integrated Analytical System: Incorporates both flame and graphite furnace systems, allowing the instrument to support a wide range of concentration measurements for different elemental testing requirements.
Automatic Lamp Turret: Features an automatic turret that holds ≤6 lamps with automatic alignment, facilitating sequential multi-element analysis workflows.
Optical Temperature Monitoring (Graphite Furnace): Utilizes vertical optical temperature monitoring of the graphite tube wall. This supports automatic temperature control up to 3000°C across 20 programmed heating steps.
Flame System Components: Equipped with an explosion-proof polymer spray chamber and an efficient glass atomizer. It utilizes a full titanium combustion head and an automatic gas control system with microcomputer-controlled automatic ignition.
Precision Optical System: Uses an 1800 lines/mm grating monochromator and an imported photomultiplier tube (PMT) detector, supporting a wavelength accuracy of ≤0.15nm and repeatability of ±0.1nm.
Automated Sample Handling: Compatible with an autosampler featuring a 70-position sample tray and 6 reagent cups, supporting precise injection volumes from 1 to 100μl.
Specifications
Parameter
Specification
Model
AA-1800H
Light Source
≤6 lamps automatic turret, automatic alignment
Optical System
Large 1800 lines/mm grating, fully closed optical system
≤±0.002A/30 min (Static) | ≤±0.005A/30min (Dynamic)
Absorbance Range
0 – 4A
Detector
Imported photomultiplier tube
Burner Head (Flame)
Full titanium, 50mm or 100mm
Detection Limit (Flame)
0.002μg/mL (Cu)
Temperature Control (Graphite)
Vertical optical temperature monitoring (tube wall)
Temperature Range (Graphite)
Room temperature to 3000ºC (up to 20-order control)
Characteristics Volume
0.5 × 10⁻¹²g (Cd)
Detection Limit (Graphite)
0.4 × 10⁻¹²g (Cd)
Graphite Furnace Safety
Alarm/protection for graphite tube damage, water flow
Autosampler Sample Tray
70 sample cups, 6 reagent cups
Sample Volume
1 – 100μl (Smallest increment: 0.1μl)
Power Supply
110/220V (+5% ~ -10%), 60/50Hz; 5000VA
Applications
The AA-1800H is utilized in scientific research, quality control, and industrial sectors for elemental analysis:
Environmental Protection: Testing heavy metals and elements in environmental samples, water quality monitoring, and soil extracts.
Quality Control & Metallurgy: Analyzing elemental compositions and trace metals in industrial materials and metallurgical processes.
Agriculture & Chemical Industry: Measuring elemental content in agricultural products, fertilizers, and chemical manufacturing processes.
Disease Control: Conducting routine elemental analysis for public health and environmental safety applications.
Who is it for?
Analytical Laboratories: Facilities requiring an integrated system that can utilize both flame and graphite furnace methods for varying sample matrices and concentration ranges.
Quality Control Departments: QC labs in the chemical, agricultural, and metallurgical industries that require consistent performance for routine element detection.
Research Institutions: Organizations conducting elemental analysis on complex samples that benefit from programmable graphite furnace temperature controls and automated optics.
Why choose it?
Integrated Versatility: By incorporating both flame and graphite furnace systems into one unit, the AA-1800H supports a broad analytical scope, providing a flexible configuration for laboratories that handle diverse testing demands.
Automated Workflow Support: The combination of the ≤6-lamp automatic turret, auto-ignition flame system, and autosampler compatibility supports an efficient and repetitive testing process.
Objective Safety Monitoring: The system incorporates specific safety monitoring functions, including graphite tube damage and water flow protections for the furnace, alongside an explosion-proof polymer spray chamber for the flame unit.
Packaging, Installation & Operation
Packaging & Shipping
After unpacking the instrument, compare the contents with the packing list and check that all items are present and undamaged.
Installation & Setup
Place the spectrophotometer in a suitable location away from direct sunlight, dust, corrosive gases, and strong vibrations. For stable operation, keep it away from strong magnetic or electrical fields and electrical devices that may generate high-frequency fields.
Keep the area around and underneath the instrument clear to allow adequate airflow.
Use the appropriate power cord and connect the instrument to a grounded outlet.
Initial Operation
Turn on the spectrophotometer and allow it to warm up for the recommended time before taking measurements. Follow the instrument’s operating instructions to complete any required system initialization, calibration, or wavelength verification before measurement.
Exhibition
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Yes, the AA-1800H is an integrated system that includes both a flame analytical system and a graphite furnace analytical system.
The flame system utilizes a full titanium combustion head, which is available in 50mm or 100mm specifications.
The AA-1800H uses a vertical optical temperature monitoring method that measures the graphite tube wall temperature, allowing for programmable control from room temperature up to 3000°C.
Yes, when equipped with the autosampler, the system utilizes a 70-position sample tray and 6 reagent cups, supporting precise injection volumes from 1 to 100μl.
The system requires a 110/220V (+5% ~ -10%), 60/50Hz power supply with a 5000VA capacity.
