A New Approach to 'High Solids' Sample Introduction for Flame Atomic Absorption Analysis.

Abstract

Studies are presented describing direct, clog-free production of high density finely dispersed aerosols from highly complex samples through use of a special nebulizer design based on principles first developed by R. S. Babington. Application of this technique to sample introduction for atomic absorption spectrometry is described for matrices of combined high suspended solids content, increased viscosity, and elevated salt concentration. Cu and Zn are determined in whole blood, urine, sea water, evaporated milk concentrate, and tomato sauce with minimal sample preparation. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA047550

Entities

People

  • M. Bonner Denton
  • Robert C. Fry

Organizations

  • University of Arizona

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Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Amplifiers
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Atomization
  • Blood
  • Chemistry
  • High Density
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • New York
  • Operational Amplifiers
  • Particle Size
  • Particles
  • Production
  • Spectrometry
  • Standards
  • United States
  • Viscosity

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  • Aerosol Science/Aerosol Physics
  • Materials Science and Engineering.
  • Theoretical Analysis.