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Spectrometers with low detection limits and rapid testing methods are ideal for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Environmental testing<\/li>\n<li>Toxicology<\/li>\n<li>Quality control<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The atomic absorption spectrometer market features standard and advanced models. Advanced microprocessor models may include expanded firmware capabilities, built-in deuterium, and self-reversal background correction (which compensates for organics present in sample matrix).<\/p>\n<p>Look for a combination of stable beam optical system and a higher sensitivity to enable fast, accurate analysis. Increased burner sensitivity makes an instrument ideal for testing far-UV elements, such as arsenic and selenium.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Atomic absorption spectroscopy (or AA spectroscopy) is a technique used in analytical chemistry protocols. Using an atomic absorption spectrometer, you can determine the concentration of many different elements in a sample. 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