Mercury in Cement Raw Meal using AMA254

This application note presents the direct determination of mercury content in cement raw meal using the AMA254 Mercury Analyzer. Cement production can release mercury as a pollutant; therefore, monitoring mercury levels in raw materials is critical for environmental compliance and process control. The AMA254 enables mercury analysis without sample preparation or wet chemistry, providing fast, accurate results through thermal decomposition, amalgamation, and atomic absorption spectrometry. The document includes method parameters, calibration, and analytical results that demonstrate the instrument’s sensitivity and reproducibility. With minimal operator intervention and no reagents required, the AMA254 is ideal for cement manufacturers seeking an efficient, reliable solution for trace-level mercury analysis in raw meal and related matrices.