Passive Sampler for Inorganic Mercury
Catalog No. 520 Series
Introduction
The 520 Series Passive Sampler for Inorganic Mercury is a lightweight, reusable
personal sampler designed to be worn in the breathing zone of individuals who
are potentially exposed to inorganic mercury vapor.
The sampler is comprised of a reusable housing and a replaceable sorbent cap-
sule. 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 Inorganic Mercury is based on OSHA ID-140.
Specifi cations*
Sorbent: Anasorb
®
C300 (SKC proprietary sorbent; equivalent to
Hydrar
®
and Carulite
®
)
Background: 0.02 μg/200 mg section
Limit of Detection: 0.01 μg
†
Limit of Quantitation: 0.04 μg
†
Capacity: > 30 μg mercury per capsule
Breakthrough Volume: > 1500 liters of air
Overall Co-effi cient
of Variation: 6.1%
* Specifi cations are based on a study conducted by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in the U.K.
as an update to Method MDHS 16.
† Limits may vary with analysis and instrumentation.
Note: For sampling low levels of mercury, use a sorbent tube.
Figure 1. Complete Assembly of Passive Sampler for Inorganic Mercury
Collar clip
Reusable
housing
Diff usive barrier
Mesh screens
Retainer ring
Sorbent capsule
520-02, mesh side
faces diff usive barrier
Foam disc
Back cap
Protective cap
Operating Instructions
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