NEW! Portable Atomic Fluorescence Spectroscopy Mercury Vapor Analyzer

NOW INTRODUCING THE JEROME® J505 ATOMIC FLUORESCENCE SPECTROSCOPY MERCURY VAPOR ANALYZER The NEW! Jerome® J505 Mercury Vapor Analyzer is a portable fluorescence spectroscopy analyzer, which allows the detection cell to be simpler, smaller, lighter weight and more durable than competing spectroscopy instruments. The highly efficient optical cell requires less flow to purge the system, allowing the J505 to run at a lower flow rate minimizing sample dilution as found in competing spectroscopy instruments. More Information 800.528.7411 | www.azic.com FEATURES Meets EPA & ATSDR Cleanup Levels Flexible Data Handling 10+ Hour Battery Life Two Independently Adjustable High Limit Alarms Programmable Auto Sampling Mode 3 Units of Measurement Color Display with Easy to Use Menu System USB Keyboard Option Data Logging SPECIFICATIONS Resolution: 0.01 µg/m3 Detection Range: 0.05 - 500 µg/m3 Data Storage Capacity: Up to 10,000 test results APPLICATIONS Ambient Air Analysis Clean Up Compliance Detection Compliance HAZMAT Leak Detection Quality Control Scrubber Efficiency Testing

Mercury Poisoning

Mercury Poisoning

In December 2011, EPA issued the first national standards for mercury pollution from power plants. MATS are the first national standards to protect American families from power plant emissions of mercury and toxic air pollution like arsenic, acid gas, nickel, selenium, and cyanide. The standards will slash emissions of these dangerous pollutants by relying on widely available, proven pollution controls that are already in use at more than half of the nation's coal-fired power plants. Read the press release | Learn more about these actions | Read the final rule (PDF).

Mercury poisoning (also known as hydrargyria or mercurialism) is a disease caused by exposure to mercury or its compounds. Mercury (chemical symbol Hg) is a heavy metal occurring in several forms, all of which can produce toxic effects in high enough doses. Its zero oxidation state Hg⁰ exists as vapor or as liquid metal, its mercurous state Hg⁺ exists as inorganic salts, and its mercuric state Hg²⁺ may form either inorganic salts or organ mercury compounds; the three groups vary in effects. Toxic effects include damage to the brain, kidney, and lungs.  Mercury poisoning can result in several diseases, including acrodynia (pink disease), Hunter-Russell syndrome, and Minamata disease.

Symptoms of mercury poisoning typically include sensory impairment (vision, hearing, speech), disturbed sensation and a lack of coordination. The type and degree of symptoms exhibited depend upon the individual toxin, the dose, and the method and duration of exposure.

Mercury Toxicity Limits

Country	Regulating agency	Regulated activity	Medium	Type of mercury compound	Type of limit	Limit
US	Occupational Safety and Health Administration	occupational exposure	air	elemental mercury	Ceiling (not to exceed)	0.1 mg/m³
US	Occupational Safety and Health Administration	occupational exposure	air	organic mercury	Ceiling (not to exceed)	0.05 mg/m³
US	Food and Drug Administration	drinking	water	inorganic mercury	Maximum allowable concentration	2 ppb (0.002 mg/L)
US	Food and Drug Administration	eating	seafood	methylmercury	Maximum allowable concentration	1 ppm (1 mg/L)
US	Environmental Protection Agency	drinking	water	inorganic mercury	Maximum contaminant level	2 ppb (0.002 mg/L)

New Employee Annoucement

Arizona Instrument LLC welcomes Idonia Mancillas to the Marketing Department! Idonia has joined us from the Customer Service Department. She has been doing a phenomenal job for our company in the service department for nearly 5 years, and will be a huge asset to the Marketing Department.

Her official title will be Marketing Specialist, and she will be handling our tradeshow shipping coordination, sales literature requests and lead entry. We are so excited to have her on the Marketing Team!

Shari Moore
Marketing Manager
Arizona Instrument LLC

See Arizona Instrument at WEFTEC Booth #1021!

Need more information? Call us at 800.528.7411 or email sales@azic.com.

Three Promotions within Arizona Instrument LLC

ARIZONA INSTRUMENT LLC
Exclusive Manufacturer of Computrac® Moisture Analyzers and Jerome® Toxic Gas Analyzers
3375 N. Delaware St.
Chandler, AZ 85225
marketing@azic.com | www.azic.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

THREE PROMOTIONS WITHIN ARIZONA INSTRUMENT LLC
Congratulations to Linda Shepherd, Ben Brown, and Rick Ervin

Chandler, Ariz (September 26, 2011) – [ARIZONA INSTRUMENT LLC], the makers of Computrac Moisture Analyzers and Jerome Toxic Gas Analyzers, announces the following promotions, effective immediately, including: 

Linda Shepherd from Controller to Vice President – Finance
Ben Brown from Operations Manager to Vice President – Operations
Rick Ervin from Director of Sales to Vice President – Sales

“Each of these individuals has been a key part of our success at AZI, and we are thrilled to promote them to these important positions,” said George Hays, President of ARIZONA INSTRUMENT LLC.   Linda Shepherd joined the company in 1984, Ben Brown in 1996, and Rick Ervin in 1993.  In that time, each quickly rose to supervisory and management positions.  “We plan to continue growing this company,” said Mr. Hays.  

For additional information:

Shari Moore, Marketing Manager

800.528.7411 | marketing@azic.com

What is Gold Film Technology?

The heart of Jerome is the well-proven gold film technology.  A thin gold film, in the presence of mercury vapor or hydrogen sulfide gas, undergoes an increase in electrical resistance proportional to the mass of mercury vapor or hydrogen sulfide in the sample. 

When the sample button is pushed, an internal pump pulls ambient air through a scrubber filter and into the flow system.  The sample air is drawn over the gold film sensor. 

The instrument determines the amount of the toxic gas adsorbed and displays the measurement in micrograms per cubic meter (µg/m3) or milligrams per cubic meter (mg/m3) for mercury, and parts per million (ppm) or parts per billion (ppm) for hydrogen sulfide.

Check out our newest additions to the Home of Jerome below. 
Contact our sales department for specific questions at 800.528.7411 | sales@azic.com.

Jerome J405 Portable Mercury Vapor Analzyer
Jerome J605 Portable Hydrogen Sulfide Analyzer

See us at AIHce!

Arizona Instrument LLC is at AIHce this week, in Portland, OR.  Stop by Booth #925 and request your free water bottle!