Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy
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Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy
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Atomic absorption spectroscopy is based on the same principle as the flame test used in qualitative analysis.
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The high temperature of the flame excites a valence electron to a higher-energy orbital.
The atom then emits energy in the form of light as the electron falls back into the lower energy orbital (ground state).
The intensity of the absorbed light is proportional to the concentration of the element in the flame.
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quantitative analysis
Atomic Spectra
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Each element has a characteristic spectrum. Example: Na gives a characteristic line at 589 nm.
Atomic spectra feature sharp bands.
There is little overlap between the spectral lines of different elements.
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Atomic absorption spectroscopy and atomic emission spectroscopy are used to determine the concentration of an element in solution.
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Applying Lambert-Beer’s law in atomic absorptionspectroscopy is difficult due to
variations in the atomization from the sample matrix
non-uniformity of concentration and path length of analyte
atoms.
Concentration measurements are usually determined from a
calibration curve generated with standards of knownconcentration.
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Schematic diagram of an atomic absorption spectrometer
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Light Source
Hollow-cathode lamp: The cathode contains the element that is analysed.
Atomization
Desolvation and vaporization of ions or atoms in a sample:high-temperature source such as a flame or graphite furnace
Flame atomic absorption spectroscopy
Graphite furnace atomic absorption spectroscopy
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1- Flame atomic absorption spectroscopy:Sample introduction:
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Process in a Flame AA
M* M+ + e_
Mo M*
MA Mo + Ao
Solid Solution
Ionization
Excitation
Atomization
Vaporization
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Graphite furnace atomic absorption spectroscopy
Sample holder: graphite tube
Samples are placed directly in the graphite furnace which is then electrically heated.
Beam of light passes through the tube.
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Basic Graphite Furnace ProgramTHGA
Three stages:1. drying of sample2. ashing of organic matter3. vaporization of analyte atoms
to burn off organic species that wouldinterfere with the elemental analysis.
transversely heated graphite atomizer
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Basic Graphite Furnace ProgramTHGA
Tem
p
Time
Dry 1
Pyrolysis
Atomization
Clean
Dry 2
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The autosampler capillary tip
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Graphite Flame
Advantages Solutions, slurries and solid samples can be analyzed.Much more efficient atomizationgreater sensitivitySmaller quantities of sample (typically 5 – 50 µL)Provides a reducing environment for easily oxidized elements
Inexpensive (equipment, day-to-day running)High sample throughputEasy to useHigh precision
Disadvanta-ges
ExpensiveLow precisionLow sample throughputRequires high level of operator skill
Only solutions can be analyzedRelatively large sample quantities required (1 – 2 mL)Less sensitivity (compared to graphite furnace)
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Applications of Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy
water analysis (e.g.Ca, Mg, Fe, Si, Al, Ba content)
food analysis; analysis of animal feedstuffs ( e.g. Mn, Fe, Cu, Cr, Se, Zn)
analysis of additives in lubricating oils and greases (Ba,Ca, Na, Li, Zn, Mg)
analysis of soils
clinical analysis (blood samples: whole blood, plasma, serum; Ca, Mg, Li,
Na, K, Fe)
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Detection Limits
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Atomic Absorption Overview