ISSN:
1432-1130
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Abstract An element-specific detection method, based on atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS) using solar blind photocells instead of a dispersion system, is described for the determination of Hg-, As-, and Se-species. Spectrometric investigations of AAS background lamps for As and Se measured with a CsI-cathode photocell shows its quality as narrow band detector. Species determination can be carried out subsequently to prior separation by HPLC or GC. The LODs for alkylated Hg species were below 1 ng/L, and for methylated As species below 1 μg/L. The relative standard deviation was 〈 10%. With the components described the production of cheap and automated dedicated speciation spectrometers is possible.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s002160050040
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