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Lachat Quick Chem 8000 Flow Injection Analyzer

The QC 8000 determines analyte concentrations using colorimetry to detect changes in color produced by the presence of analytes. It is typically used for automated testing of water, waste water and sea water. It is capable of measuring a wide range of analytes, given the appropriate manifold configuration and filter. Currently we are able to measure: Ammonia, Chloride, Nitrate, Nitrite, Total Nitrogen (using an in-line digestion), Orthophosphate, Total Phosphorus (using an in-line digestion), and Alkalinity (methyl orange as a function of CaCO3). It can be expanded to measure dozens of other analytes as well. The instrument is equipped with a 360 position autosampler for multiple sample analysis and an autodilutor for dilution of off-scale samples. It is capable of processing a combination of two analytes simultaneously. Sensitivity, resolution, reproducibility and accuracy are all dependent upon the method in use.
Sample condition at time of analysis is dictated by the particular method being used. Varying levels of sample preparation will be necessary. All samples must be free of undissolved material and have a volume of at least 10 ml. Autosampler vials are provided as part of the analysis cost.

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Goldwater Environmental Lab
Tom Colella, Lab Manager
Office: GWC 676
Phone: (480) 965-6298 Fax: (480) 965-9811 E-mail: t.colella@asu.edu
Address: Arizona State University
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
PO Box 876505
Tempe, Arizona 85287-6505
Lab Phone: (480) 965-3734
Lab Fax: (480) 965-9811