Thermo Scientific™ GFS35(Z) Graphite Furnace and Autosampler for iCE™ 3400 and iCE™ 3500 AA spectrometers

The Thermo Scientific™ GFS35(Z) Graphite Furnace and Autosampler is a high-performance combined furnace and autosampler module designed to enhance the capabilities of the Thermo Scientific™ iCE™ 3400 and iCE™ 3500 AA spectrometers. This accessory integrates graphite furnace technology with an intelligent autosampler, offering optimum performance for atomic absorption (AA) analysis. The GFS35Z module offers Zeeman background correction for improved accuracy and flexibility in sensitive AA measurements, making it ideal for laboratories requiring high sensitivity and productivity in elemental analysis.

Key Features:

1. High-Performance Graphite Furnace:
   • The GFS35(Z) module combines advanced graphite furnace technology with an integrated autosampler, providing optimal performance for elemental analysis.
2. Zeeman Background Correction:
   • The Zeeman background correction system corrects structured background effects that the standard Quadline deuterium system cannot adjust for, enabling maximum flexibility and sensitivity in atomic absorption analysis.
3. Pre-Aligned Furnace:
   • The pre-aligned graphite furnace simplifies setup and maintenance, allowing for easy integration with the iCE 3400 and iCE 3500 AA spectrometers.
4. Autosampler Functionality:
   • The intelligent autosampler simplifies the sample introduction process, increasing throughput and reducing operator intervention, which leads to improved laboratory productivity.
5. Enhanced Sensitivity:
   • Provides maximized sensitivity and an increased dynamic working range for furnace analysis, enabling precise trace element analysis even in complex samples.
6. Dynamic Cuvette Temperature Control:
   • The dynamic temperature control and pre-heated cuvette injection ensure consistent analysis with minimal sample loss and improved accuracy.
7. Integrated Wash and Waste Facility:
   • The integrated wash and waste facility reduces the risk of contamination, ensuring cleaner samples and more reliable results.
8. Self-Optimization:
   • Ash/Atomize self-optimization with Thermo Scientific™ SOLAAR software ensures efficient operation and simplifies analysis setup.
9. Wide Applicability:
   • Ideal for analyses characterized by structured background effects, spectral interferences, or higher wavelength measurements, making it suitable for various research and industrial applications.

Applications:

1. Environmental Monitoring:
   • Used in water quality testing for trace metals and other pollutants, ensuring accurate elemental analysis in groundwater, wastewater, and surface water.
2. Chemical and Petrochemical Industry:
   • Ideal for quality control in the chemical and petrochemical industries, particularly for measuring trace elements in chemical formulations and petroleum products.
3. Pharmaceutical Industry:
   • Employed in pharmaceutical analysis to detect trace metals in drug formulations and ensure product purity and compliance with regulatory standards.
4. Food and Beverage Industry:
   • Used in food safety testing for trace metal analysis in food products to ensure compliance with health regulations.
5. Material Characterization:
   • Ideal for material science applications, including elemental analysis of polymers, nanomaterials, and metals.
6. Agronomy and Environmental Science:
   • Used for soil analysis, plant tissue analysis, and environmental studies to monitor the presence of nutrients and trace contaminants in agricultural and environmental samples.

Specifications:

The Thermo Scientific™ GFS35(Z) Graphite Furnace and Autosampler provides unparalleled performance and flexibility for atomic absorption analysis in a variety of applications. With its Zeeman background correction, high sensitivity, and automated sample handling, it ensures accurate and efficient results for environmental, industrial, and pharmaceutical testing.