Agilent Quartz atomization cells, ACT-80, 10/pk 9910054400

The ACT 80 Atom Concentrator Tube is a quartz tube positioned in the air/acetylene flame to increase flame atomic absorption sensitivity. The tube wall prevents atoms from diffusing out of the optical path, increasing atom residence time in the light beam and the absorbance signal. It also stops air from diffusing into the flame, preventing oxide formation that can reduce sensitivity. The product is supplied as a 10‑tube pack with mounting hardware and instructions for use with flame atomic absorption.

Key Features:

• Material: Quartz (atom concentrator tube)
• Function: Positioned in the air/acetylene flame to increase flame atomic absorption sensitivity
• Sensitivity improvement: Increases flame atomic absorption sensitivity by 2–3 times
• Detection limits: Improves detection limits by up to 3.3 times (element dependent)
• Package contents: Includes 10 ACT 80 tubes, mounting bracket for air/acetylene burner, and operating instructions

Advantages:

• Significantly increases flame atomic absorption sensitivity (2–3×) for improved signal strength
• Lowers detection limits (up to 3.3× improvement) enabling detection of lower concentration analytes
• Increases atom residence time in the optical path, producing higher absorbance signals
• Prevents air diffusion into the flame, reducing oxide formation that can cause poor sensitivity