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What is the primary focus of trace elemental analysis (TEA)?
What is the primary focus of trace elemental analysis (TEA)?
Where can atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS) be primarily used?
Where can atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS) be primarily used?
What does AAS detect elements in?
What does AAS detect elements in?
Which technology is primarily used to analyze elements in solution?
Which technology is primarily used to analyze elements in solution?
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In which field is AAS used to determine the percentage of precious metal in ores?
In which field is AAS used to determine the percentage of precious metal in ores?
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What is the primary principle behind atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS)?
What is the primary principle behind atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS)?
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Which type of AAS is suitable for measuring elements at parts per billion (ppb) levels?
Which type of AAS is suitable for measuring elements at parts per billion (ppb) levels?
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What happens to electrons during excitation in atomic absorption spectrometry?
What happens to electrons during excitation in atomic absorption spectrometry?
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What does the reduced light intensity in specific areas of a light spectrum indicate in atomic absorption spectrometry?
What does the reduced light intensity in specific areas of a light spectrum indicate in atomic absorption spectrometry?
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What is involved in sample preparation and introduction in flame atomic absorption spectrometry (FAAS)?
What is involved in sample preparation and introduction in flame atomic absorption spectrometry (FAAS)?
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Study Notes
Trace Elemental Analysis (TEA)
- Primary focus of TEA: Determination of small concentrations of elements in a sample.
Atomic Absorption Spectrometry (AAS)
- Primarily used in laboratories for analysis of metal elements in various samples.
- Detects elements in liquid samples, such as in solutions, biological fluids, and industrial samples.
Applications of AAS
- Primarily used in metallurgy to determine the percentage of precious metal in ores.
- Also used in environmental monitoring, clinical analysis, and food safety testing.
Principle of AAS
- Based on the principle that ground-state atoms absorb light at specific wavelengths.
Types of AAS
- Graphite Furnace AAS (GFAAS) suitable for measuring elements at parts per billion (ppb) levels.
Electron Excitation in AAS
- During excitation, electrons in atoms absorb energy and transition to higher energy levels.
Light Intensity in AAS
- Reduced light intensity in specific areas of a light spectrum indicates absorption by atoms.
Sample Preparation in FAAS
- Involves dissolution of sample, followed by aspiration of the sample into a flame, where it is vaporized and atomized.
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Test your knowledge of the principles and applications of Atomic Absorption Spectrometry (AAS), a technique used for trace elemental analysis (TEA) in various fields such as environmental monitoring, pharmaceutical testing, and geochemistry.
