“Gelios” compact atomic-absorption spectrometer with flame-free atomizer

The principle of operation and specifications of the “GELIOS” atomic-absorption spectrometer with a flame-free (tungsten) atomizer are described. Operation of the device under conditions of pulsed atomization and automatic control of the coil temperature is discussed. A distinctive feature of the device is use of a personal computer to control the coil temperature. Information on the software, test maintenance, reliability, and repairability of the spectrometer is provided. Belarusian State University, 4, F. Skorina Ave., Minsk, 220050, Belarus. Translated from Zhurnal Prikladnoi Spektroskopii, Vol. 65, No. 4, pp. 604–607, July–August, 1998.