Mercury Vapour Analyser

Environmental laboratory

Mercury Vapour Analyser

31 Mar, 2015

Published over 11 years ago. See the latest and most current information on Environmental laboratory.

The new Jerome J505 Mercury Vapour Analyser is a portable fluorescence spectroscopy analyser with a range of 0.05ug to 500ug Hg. The J505 incorporates a detection cell design which is simpler, smaller, lighter weight and more robust than competing spectroscopy instruments. 

The highly efficient optical cell requires less flow to purge the system, allowing the J505 to run at low flow rates, therefore significantly reducing the sample dilution requirements associated with rival instruments. A low flow rate is vital for making accurate readings at low and very low mercury concentrations.

The analyser is fully calibrated to internationally traceable standards ensuring accuracy across the entire concentration range of the sensor. An on-board data logging capability eliminates the need for manual recording of sample data, minimises the amount of time personnel need to spend in contaminated areas and provides excellent traceability of results, which are displayed alongside date, time, location and ambient temperature data. A programmable auto-sampling mode facilitates unattended monitoring over extended periods.

Features: 

  • Meets EPA & ATSDR Clean up Levels;
  • Programmable Auto Sampling Mode;
  • Choice of three Units of Measurement (nanograms, micrograms, milligrams); 
  • Colour Display with Easy to Use Menu System;
  • Battery Operation for 10+ Hours | Battery Charges in 3 Hours or Less; and
  • Integrated Data Logging Saves all Test Results (excludes search mode).

Specifications:

Resolution - 0.01 μg/m3 (10ng/m3) in standard test mode. 

Detection Range - 0.05 to 500 μg/m3

Data Storage - Up to 10,000 test results, 100 test locations. 

Operating Environment - 5 to 45°C, non-condensing, non-explosive. 

Accuracy -

  • 0.3 μg/m3 ±15% 
  • 1 μg/m3 ±10% 
  • 25 μg/m3 ±10% 
  • 100 μg/m3 ±10% 

Typical Response Time -

  • Search 8 sec. first reading; continuous 1 sec. updates 
  • Quick 16 sec. 
  • Standard 28 sec. 

Flow Rate - 1 litre/minute. 

Power Requirements - 12VDC power adapter runs on 100-240VAC, 0.8A. 

Internal Battery Pack - Rechargeable nickel metal hydride (NiMH) with 10+ hours of operation. Battery charges in three hours or less. 

Dimensions - 12” L x 6.2” W x 8.4” H 

Weight - 6.5lb 

Output - USB flash drive.

For more information regarding the J505, please visit the website or contact Dave Quelch for assistance.

IET 36.2 Mar/Apr 2026

Explore our Digital Edition

Discover the latest news and research

Digital edition

Explore Our Other Sites

Labmate Online
QScale project tackles quantum computing scaling limits
Explore more Arrow
Pollution Solutions Online
Queen’s University Belfast leads £2.9 million international project to combat Malaysia’s growing e-waste crisis
Explore more Arrow
Petro Online
Free webinar: enhancing accuracy and efficiency in renewable fuel laboratory testing
Explore more Arrow
Chromatography Today
Chromatography and XFEL imaging reveal critical point behind water’s behaviour
Explore more Arrow