MSE Labs and available Equipment
Perkins-Elmer 2380 Atomic Absorption Spectrometry 
A Perkins Elmer 2380 spectrophotometer is used for atomic absorption
and flame emission determination of elemental concentrations
in solutions down to the low ppm level. Atomic absorption techniques
are restricted to cations for which elemental lamps are available
(current library of 25 lamps).
The electronic energy level spacings for atoms are very specific
for the element. As a result, the absorption of quantized energy
from a monochromatic light beam of the appropriate wavelength
can give selective information about the identity and amount
of elements (normally metals) in a sample.
Multiple Element Lamps: Cr, Co, Cu, Mn, Ni Cr, Co, Cu, Fe, Mn,
Ni, Al, Ca, Cu, Fe, Mg, Si, Zn, Al, Ca, Mg, Ne, Na, K
Single Element Lamps: Al, Ag, As, A,u Bi, Ca, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe,
In, Ni, Pb, Tb, U, V, Zn
Contact Information:
Phil Anderson
(520) 322-2308
pla@u.arizona.edu
4715 E. Fort Lowell Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85712
