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Bran-Luebbe TrAAcs 800 Autoanalyzer

The TrAAcs system is a continuous flow wet chemistry analyzer that determines analyte concentrations using a colorimeter to detect changes in color produced by the presence of the analytes. It is typically used for automated testing of water, waste water and sea water. It is capable of measuring a wide range of elements, given the appropriate flow cell, filter and manifold set-up. Currently we are able to measure: Ammonia, Chloride, Cyanide, Hydrogen Sulfide, Nitrogen (Nitrate, Nitrite, and Total Nitrogen), Phosphorus (ortho and total Phosphorus), Silicates and Sulfite. It is also currently capable of measuring acidity (thymol blue), alkalinity (methyl orange and thymol blue) and hardness of water as a function of CaCO3. The instrument is equipped with an autosampler for multiple sample analysis. It can be expanded to allow performance other analyses if necessary. 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 5 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