Labgear HTL HCL3-xx Single-Element Hollow Cathode Lamps for Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy

are precision light sources designed for reliable, element-specific emission in atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS). Each lamp is manufactured to deliver narrow spectral line widths, stable output, and consistent analytical performance across routine and demanding laboratory workflows.

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HTL Hollow Cathode Single Element lamps are engineered as direct replacements for leading OEM and third-party hollow cathode lamps, offering compatibility with most common AAS instruments while maintaining strict control over cathode purity, fill gas integrity, and optical alignment. The result is dependable sensitivity, low noise, and reproducible calibration behavior—critical for quantitative elemental analysis.

Available across a wide range of elements, the HCL3 Series supports laboratories seeking dependable performance, predictable lamp life, and confident sourcing without OEM lock-in.

Applications

Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS)

• • Element-specific quantitative analysis

  • Routine and regulatory testing

  • Trace and major element determination

Environmental & Materials Analysis

• • Metals analysis in water, soil, and waste streams

  • Alloy and materials characterization

Industrial & Manufacturing QC

• • Incoming material verification

  • Process control and compliance testing

Academic & Research Laboratories

• • Method development and validation

  • Teaching and applied spectroscopy research

Features

• Element-Specific Emission: Single-element cathode design produces clean, characteristic spectral lines for improved selectivity.

• Stable Light Output: Optimized cathode geometry and inert fill gas support low noise and consistent signal intensity.

• Narrow Line Width: Supports high sensitivity and linear calibration across working concentration ranges.

• Instrument Compatibility: Designed to operate with common AAS platforms when used at manufacturer-recommended currents.

• Reliable Service Life: Controlled sputtering rates balance emission intensity with practical lamp longevity.

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