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- VGA 77
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Agilent VGA 77 Vapor Generation Accessory User's Guide
The document serves as a comprehensive manual for the Agilent Vapor Generation Accessory model VGA 77. It details safety practices regarding electrical and chemical hazards, along with specific site requirements for gas supplies and power. The guide provides step-by-step instructions for unpacking, installing the pump unit, reagent modules, tubing, and connecting to an autosampler.
Read onlineAgilent VGA 77 specifications
| Detection Limit (As) | 0.02 pg/L |
|---|---|
| Detection Limit (Se) | 0.04 pg/L |
| Sample Consumption | < 8 mL per element |
| Sample Throughput | Up to 70 samples/hour |
Source: Agilent VGA 77 Vapor Generation Accessory Technical Overview
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Questions answered in these manuals
What elements can the VGA 77 determine?
The VGA 77 is ideal for rapid trace level determinations of mercury and other hydride-forming elements.
From: Agilent VGA 77 Vapor Generation Accessory Technical Overview
What elements can the VGA 77 determine at parts-per-billion concentrations?
The accessory is ideal for rapid trace level determinations of mercury and other hydride-forming elements.
From: Agilent VGA 77 Vapor Generation Accessory Technical Overview
What is the VGA-77 used for?
The VGA-77 is a continuous flow device that uses a peristaltic pump to mix reagent and sample streams with an inert gas to generate volatile mercury or hydrides from solution.
From: Agilent VGA-77 Application Note for Mercury Determination in Blood and Urine
How much urine is required for the test?
The procedure requires mixing 2.00 mL of urine with specific volumes of acids and potassium permanganate.
From: Agilent VGA-77 Application Note for Mercury Determination in Blood and Urine
What spectrometers is the VGA 77 designed to operate with?
The accessory is intended for use with an Atomic Absorption (AA) or Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometer (CP-OES).
From: Agilent VGA 77 Vapor Generation Accessory User's Guide
What type of electrical outlet is required for installation?
You must use a 3-wire outlet that includes a ground connection.
From: Agilent VGA 77 Vapor Generation Accessory User's Guide
