New AA Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
Discover how to identify and overcome the most common causes of unplanned atomic absorption instrument downtime and inconsistent results.
We're committed to bringing you the world's best atomic absorption systems -plus the critical information needed to help you maximize the performance and productivity of your AA.
To minimize costly downtime -and achieve great results from your system- you must stay up to date with the best practices for instrument maintenance and operation.
The Agilent AA resource hub makes it easy. It gives you instant access to the latest how-to videos, maintenance procedures, educational opportunities, and much more. So you can rely on our expertise to help you solve your AA challenges and get the most out of your systems.
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Discover how to identify and overcome the most common causes of unplanned atomic absorption instrument downtime and inconsistent results.
Learn usage and basic troubleshooting guidelines for hollow cathode lamps. Learn more about different lamp types, optimization procedures , and advantages of Agilent lamps.
Learn usage and basic troubleshooting guidelines for the flame atomization system, including the burner, spray chamber and nebulizer.
Learn usage and basic troubleshooting guidelines for graphite furnace atomic absorption, including tube replacement, conditioning procedures, and optimizing the programmed drying temperatures.
Good Laboratory Practices, quality control methods and other regulatory requirements may require proof that your atomic absorption (AA) spectrometer is working to specification. This health check guides outlines test procedures that you can use to demonstrate that your instrument is operating correctly.
Types and Performance of AA Lamps
Did you know that coded lamps can eliminate errors due to lamps removal and selection? Our tutorial will highlight the common types of lamps used with AA instruments. We'll also discuss the performance and lifetime advantages of Agilent lamps.
Improving Performance
Want to learn the top five tips for better AA results? This tutorial is for you. We'll look at several issues that can impact AA performance, and show you how proper maintenance can help you avoid common problems.
Maintenance, Consumables, and resources
Learn usage and basic troubleshooting guidelines for graphite furnace atomic absorption, including tube replacement, conditioning procedures, and optimizing the programmed drying temperatures.
Questions and Answers
Still have questions? You may find the solutions in this tutorial. It features answers to questions submitted during a recent seminar-and includes real-world tips and tricks to help you build confidence in AA operation and maintenance.
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Agilent Atomic Webinar Series
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Maintaining high skill levels is critical to ensuring instrument uptime, lab productivity, and analytical accuracy. Agilent University offers comprehensive learning opportunities—from beginner-level courses to advanced classes—for every member of your team. Courses can be taken in the classroom, onsite, and online, so they’ll fit anyone’s busy schedule.
CrossLab is an Agilent capability that integrates servces and consumables to support workflow success and important outcomes like improved productivity and operational efficiency. Through CrossLab, Agilent strives to provide insight in every interaction to help you achieve your goals. CrossLab offers method optimization, flexible service plans, and training for all skill levels.