High-Sensitivity Atomic Fluorescence Spectrometers (AFS)

State-of-the-Art Trace Element Analysis with AFS

Determining trace amounts of heavy metals and volatile elements requires analytical instrumentation with exceptional selectivity and ultra-low detection limits. At Macylab Instruments Inc., we manufacture high-performance atomic fluorescence spectrometers (AFS) designed to meet these exacting laboratory demands. Combining over 15 years of industry experience with rigorous manufacturing processes, our AFS systems deliver the long-term operational precision, stability, and reliability necessary for compliance with stringent global testing regulations.

Core Technology & Hydride Generation Advantages

Our atomic fluorescence spectrometers utilize Hydride Generation (HG-AFS) and cold vapor atomic fluorescence technology, offering unique analytical benefits:

• Ultra-Low Detection Limits: Capable of detecting parts-per-billion (ppb) or parts-per-trillion (ppt) concentrations of trace elements, significantly outperforming conventional flame atomic absorption spectrometry.

• Minimal Spectral Interference: The simple, highly selective atomic fluorescence process minimizes background noise and spectral overlap, delivering cleaner, more reliable peak resolutions.

• Simultaneous Multi-Element Determination: Advanced multi-channel optical designs allow for the simultaneous analysis of multiple elements (such as Arsenic and Mercury) from a single sample run, optimizing laboratory throughput.

Target Elements & Industry Applications

Macylab AFS systems are specialized for the high-sensitivity determination of key volatile and hydride-forming elements, including Arsenic (As), Mercury (Hg), Selenium (Se), Lead (Pb), Bismuth (Bi), Antimony (Sb), and Tellurium (Te) across critical fields:

• Environmental Monitoring: Assisting environmental labs in measuring toxic heavy metal parameters in drinking water, industrial wastewater, agricultural soil, and municipal air particles.

• Food Safety & Agriculture: Ensuring compliance with food safety regulations by testing trace toxic metals in grains, dairy products, seafood, and animal feed.

• Clinical & Medical Testing: Supporting disease prevention and clinical research with reliable trace element analysis in human biological samples such as blood and urine.

• Geology & Metallurgy: Assisting mining operations and geological surveys in determining trace volatile elements during mineral smelting and geological mapping.