It was recently learned that a new Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption Spectrometer added to the Quality Inspection Institute of Yichang City, Hubei Province, has been officially put into operation. It is reported that this PE-AA600 type Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption Spectrometer was imported from Singapore, worth more than 400,000 yuan RMB. It can detect trace amounts of several dozen metal elements such as lead, cadmium, manganese, barium, silver, copper, and antimony. The detection level has been improved from milligram level to microgram level. The products involved cover several aspects including food, chemical industry, water quality, metallurgy, and environmental protection. The introduction of this equipment has taken the inspection ability and means of the institute to a new level. Article source: http://www.analytics17.com