Hazards with electrothermal atomization
Toxic products:
Toxic metal vapors, ozone, etc., can be generated by the system, depending on the
type of analyses being performed.
You must provide an efficient laboratory ventilation system to remove toxic
products generated during instrument operation.
If you use nitrogen as the inert gas, toxic cyanogen gas (CN)
when the furnace temperature is above 2300 °C.
High temperatures:
The HGA graphite furnace can generate temperatures of up to 3000 °C
To avoid serious burns, never touch the graphite components until the furnace
has cooled to room temperature.
Do not attempt to inject a sample into the graphite tube when the furnace is
hot. You may be subjected to fumes from the sudden vaporization of the
sample, and may damage the pipet.
UV radiation:
The graphite furnace emits ultraviolet radiation when it is heated to
incandescence.
Never directly view the graphite furnace unless you are wearing UV-
absorbing glasses.
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