The QuickSilver MultiMatrix Mercury Spectrometer with Gold Amalgam trap module is capable of exceeding 3 sigma detection limits well below 0.005ng of mercury. The gold trap amalgam system allows the QuickSilver MultiMatrix to exceed pmol/mol detection levels. The versatility of the QuickSilver MultiMatrix is not compromised with the addition of the Gold Amalgam Trap, you can by-pass the gold trap for direct gas analysis against the National Institute of Standards and Technology traceable factory calibration curve at anytime.

The instrument is capable of calculating the concentration output and storing it as well as the NIST traceable number simultaneously for experiments involving the development of scientific standards, matrix methodology or scientific procedures. While NIST traceable calibration is the hallmark of the unit’s stability and results, the QuickSilver MultiMatrix goes beyond ordinary traceability offering court defensible protocols when running in 3 sigma protocol mode.

The QuickSilver MultiMatrix built in methodologies are not the only methods an operator can run, the system allows ample non-volatile memory space for operator developed methodologies as well as matrix normalization curves. The MultiMatrix offers the operator the ability to normalize the calibration slope to any experiment function or matrix function designed for superior flexibility while maintaining high confidence intervals on all results. Flexibility is again expanded with the system offering the operator the ability to look at the actual stream concentration against the NIST traceable calibration curve. Multi-normalization calibration is handled by the systems internal microprocessor and are stored in non-volatile memory. Multiple normalization curves can be stored for later recall. The QuickSilver MultiMatrix is designed to allow any operator to perform development as if they were a spectroscopist. With the QuickSilver MultiMatrix you also get the complete applications team from GLSI, the experts in spectroscopic methodology, court defensible protocols and matrix analysis development.

MultiMatrix Gold Amalgam

The Gold amalgam technique allows for highly precise measurement of total volume and weight across the trap. The unique feature of the QuickSilver Amalgam system is its ability to precisely measure flow by adding temperature and pressure measurements to the volume calculation. Many mass flow systems fail to account for pressure and temperature differences when calculating mass flow causing false concentration outputs. The MultiMatrix takes these additional variables into account and changes them into correct constants for concentration results you can rely on for accuracy. The technique eliminates all matrix interferences.

In addition, the microprocessor programmable built in time and temperature profiles offer a good starting point for the researcher. Offered with recommended matrix settings to get the instrument up and running rapidly when exploring a new matrix method. All while allowing the operator to change time and temperature parameters on the fly to customize and refine matrix is so desired and store the final profile in non-volatile memory. The furnace is capable of reaching temperatures in excess of 1000C, the unit can be set to meet any parameter desired for deposit temperature, deposit times as well as decomposition temperatures and times. In addition the unit has easy stages to separate the functions of profile development. Offering two stages of deposition temperature, three stages of ashing temperature (controlled molecular destruction) and two stages of atomization temperature, the unit can handle the most demanding matrix requirements on the planet. Moreover, the unit offers Automatic cleaning modes if the operator has a large concentration sample come through the system, ensuring no sample to sample carry over.

Solid Sample Measurement

The MultiMatrix offers solid matrix sampling. The Gold Amalgam trap is the heart of solid sampling without prior sample preparation or digestion. Through the use of the MultiMatrix solid sampling furnace system the sample is decomposed in a controlled environment with the mercury scavenged by the gold trap. The system software offers the operator the ability to input individual weights or set the system for one weight and multiple analysis. The QuickSilver MultiMatrix offers ease of operation while eliminating matrix interferences. Solid sampling measurement allows for the thermal decomposition of mercury from solid matrixes in the sampling furnace, the mercury liberation cycle then places the collected mercury onto the gas stream an into the spectrometer for interference free analysis of the solid samples mercury concentrations. When combined with solid reference standards the QuickSilver MultiMatrix can be set up and calibrated in a number of useful output formats. The user can also monitor the matrix concentrations against the true NIST traceable concentration of the gas stream using the internal atomic absorption calibration curve certified traceable to NIST standards at our factory. Offering easy calculation of confidence intervals with the use of the method of standard additions or a variety of other court defensible protocols. The QuickSilver MultiMatrix offers the operator and laboratory scientist the highest confidence in all results reported. Moreover, the MultiMatrix unique ability to read against NIST traceable concentration tables internally offer the research scientist the ability to analyze all the variables of the experiment for complete understanding of methodology or standards development process.

Liquid Sample Measurement

The MultiMatrix Liquid Sampling offers more matrix versatility to the QuickSilver MultiMatrix instrument. The Gold Amalgam trap allows for the release of mercury from liquid matrixes through thermal decomposition. Allowing for liquid matrix measurements free of sample preparation as well as matrix interference free. When combined with liquid reference standards the MultiMatrix can be set up and normalized in a number of concentration output formats. The user can also monitor the matrix concentrations against the true NIST traceable concentration of the gas stream using the internal atomic absorption calibration curve certified traceable to NIST standards at our factory. Offering easy calculation of confidence intervals with the use of the method of standard additions or a variety of other court defensible protocols. The QuickSilver MultiMatrix offers the operator and laboratory scientist the highest confidence in all results reported. In addition, the MultiMatrix unique ability to read against NIST traceable calibration tables internally offers the research scientist the ability to analyze all the variables of the experiment for complete understanding of methodology or standards development process.

Conclusion

The research scientist demands proper confidence interval calculations, control of variables in the experiment apparatus, quality checks of the constants and confidence that the results offered set the bar for performance. The QuickSilver MultiMatrix was designed for this application. For results that will hold up under peer review the choice is obvious the QuickSilver MultiMatrix!! Anything else is just an amateur guess!