Perkin Elmer 303 Atomic Absorption Machine

  • Make: Perkin Elmer 
  • Model: 303
  • Type: Atomic Absorption Machine (AA Machine)
  • Year: 70's Vintage
  • Power Requirements: 120 Volt, 50/60Hz 
  • Condition: Used Condition

  • Technical Features and Components:
    • Spectrometer Type: Double-Beam Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer
    • Atomization: Flame Atomizer Utilizing Acetylene/Air as the Oxidant
    • Optics: Front-Surfaced, Reflecting Optics with Protective Coating, Initially Sealed with a Semicircular Metal Rear Shield
    • Wavelength Selection: Capable of Precise Wavelength Selection for Identifying Specific Elements
    • Detector: Typically Uses a Photo-Multiplier Tube
    • Light Source: Compatible with Intensitron Hollow Cathode Lamps Designed Specifically for Element Detection
    • Operation: Manual, Knob-Controlled Interface Requires the User to Select Wavelengths and Adjust Flame Conditions
  • Applications and Performance:
    • Trace Element Analysis: Widely Used for Detecting Trace Amounts of Metals Such As Lead (Pb), Cadmium (Cd), Copper (Cu), Zinc (Zn), and Iron (Fe)
    • Performance: Known for High Sensitivity and Being a Significant Improvement Over Early Alternatives like the "EEL" Spectrometer
    • Industries: Used in the Chemical, Water Quality, and Food Analysis Industries, Including Testing Ceramic Glazes and Water Samples

  • Location: Savona, British Columbia, Canada

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