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Passive Sampler for Elemental Mercury
Introduction
The 520 Series Passive Sampler for Elemental Mercury is a lightweight, reusable
personal sampler designed to be worn in the breathing zone of individuals who
are potentially exposed to elemental mercury vapor.
The sampler is comprised of a reusable housing and a replaceable sorbent capsule.
The sample enters the sampler by positive controlled diff usion. The sorbent is
analyzed by fl ameless atomic absorption. The sampler housing can be cleaned and
reused with a new sorbent capsule. Validation of the SKC 520 Series Passive Sampler
for Elemental Mercury is reported in OSHA Method ID-140.
Figure 1. Complete Assembly of Passive Sampler for Elemental Mercury
Specifi cations*
Sorbent:
Limit of Detection:
Limit of Quantitation:
Capacity:
Breakthrough Volume: > 1500 liters of air
Overall Coeffi cient
of Variation:
Sampling Rate:
* Evaluated by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in the UK and reported in Method MDHS 16/2.
† Limits may vary with analysis and instrumentation.
Note: For sampling low levels of mercury, use a sorbent tube.
Catalog No. 520 Series
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®
Anasorb
C300 (SKC proprietary sorbent; equivalent to
®
Hydrar
and Carulite
†
0.01 μg
†
0.04 μg
> 30 μg mercury per capsule
6.1%
0.020 L/min (20 ml/min) at 20 C and 760 torr (see page 4)
Operating Instructions
863 Valley View Road, Eighty Four, PA 15330 USA
Tel: 724-941-9701 •
®
)
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Summary of Contents for SKC 520 Series
- Page 1 The sample enters the sampler by positive controlled diff usion. The sorbent is analyzed by fl ameless atomic absorption. The sampler housing can be cleaned and reused with a new sorbent capsule. Validation of the SKC 520 Series Passive Sampler for Elemental Mercury is reported in OSHA Method ID-140.
- Page 2 Preparing the Sampler For Sampling 1. Remove the back cap from the housing with a screwdriver or a coin. 2. Remove a sorbent capsule from the plastic vial, and place it in the housing with the mesh side facing the diff usive barrier. Keep the plastic vial with remaining sorbent capsules in a safe place free from mercury contamination.
- Page 3 • Always replace the used foam disk in the back cap with a clean disk after cleaning the housing. • This sampler only samples elemental mercury (Hg) in the vapor phase and does not sample organic mercury compounds or particulate matt er. •...
- Page 4 * Anasorb C300 is equivalent to Hydrar and Carulite SKC Limited Warranty and Return Policy SKC products are subject to the SKC Limited Warranty and Return Policy, which provides SKC’s sole liability and the buyer’s exclusive remedy. To view the com- plete SKC Limited Warranty and Return Policy, go to htt p://www.skcinc.com/...
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