Waste disposal
contrAA 600
Edition 01/2014
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Waste disposal
Atom absorption spectrometry usually creates only liquid waste. The liquid waste contains
metal ions or heavy metal ions, but mostly different mineral acids which were used during
sample preparation. For safe removal of this waste, all solutions must be neutralized, for
example with a diluted sodium hydroxide solution.
The neutralized waste must be brought to the appropriate waste disposal center for correct
disposal according to the appropriate legal guidelines.
At the end of its service life, the contrAA 600 and all its electronic components must be
disposed of as electronic waste in accordance with valid regulations.
Please dispose of the xenon lamp in accordance with the local requirements or contact
Analytik Jena AG service personnel.
