Influence of pressure on the determination of palladium by graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry using resonance and non-resonance lines

Atomization under pressure considerably influences the absolute and relative sensitivities of resonance and non-resonace lines. Whereas for resonance lines the peak height and area senstitivities decrease with increasing pressure, for non-resonance lines the sensitivity initially increases probably because the increase of the temperature of the atomic vapor compensates for the Lorentz broadening and the red shift. At higher pressures probably absorption line broadening and red shift effect become predominant so that the sensitivity of the non-resonance lines becomes poorer. In spite of this the relative sensitivity of the non-resonance lines as compared to the resonance lines under the same conditions. improves steadily with increasing pressure. It is possible that the absorption profiles of the resonance and the non-resonance lines are affected differently by pressure. The peak characterization times differ considerably for the resonance and non-resonance lines. Calibration curves become more linear with increasing pressure. The improvement is more pronounced for the resonance line.     

Direct determination of nanogram amounts of iodine by atomic-absorption spectroscopy using a graphite-tube atomizer

The direct determination of iodine by AAS at its 183.0 and 178.2 nm resonance lines by using a small graphite-tube atomizer, electrodeless discharge-lamp source and vacuum monochromator is described. Optimum conditions for the determination of iodine have been established; similar sensitivity is obtained when iodide or iodate samples are examined. With 10 mul aqueous samples sensitivities (for 1% absorption) of 4 x 10(-10) g and 2 x 10(-10) g of I were obtained at 183.0 and 178.2 nm respectively; a detection limit of 2 x 10(-10) g was observed at both lines. Non-specific molecular absorption from common inorganic salts causes interference with the determination; the iodine non-resonance line at 184.4 nm may be employed to correct for this interference when moderate amounts of common salts are present.     

Analytical potential of non-resonance lines for the determination of palladium by graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry

Summary Palladium is determined by graphite furnaceatomic absorption spectrometry. 8 non-resonance lines were studied, 4 of which have not been previously reported. The peak shapes and parameters of non-resonance lines are somewhat different from those of the resonance lines. The sensitivity of non-resonance transitions is found to be strongly dependent on the atomization temperature, heating rate of the graphite furnace as well as flow rate and nature of the purge gas used. The peak area sensitivity of the 340.5 nm nonresonance line almost equals that of the 276.3 nm resonance line.

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Analytische Möglichkeiten der Nichtresonanz-Linien für die Palladiumbestimmung durch Graphitofen-AAS

Zusammenfassung 8 Nichtresonanz-Linien wurden untersucht, von denen über 4 zuvor noch nicht berichtet wurde. Die Peakform und Parameter dieser Linien zeigen gewisse Unterschiede gegenüber denjenigen von Resonanzlinien. Die Empfindlichkeit ist stark von der Atomisierungstemperatur, der Aufheizgeschwindigkeit sowie der Geschwindigkeit und Art des verwendeten Spülgases abhängig. Die Peakflächenempfindlichkeit der Nichtresonanz-Linie 340,5 nm ist derjenigen der Resonanz-Linie 276,3 nm fast gleich.

     

Hydrogen effects on copper,zinc and nickel atomic emission lines in argon radiofrequency glow discharge optical emission spectrometry

The effect of hydrogen (0.5%, 1% and 10% v/v) added to the argon plasma gas on the emission spectra of selected atomic lines for copper, zinc and nickel has been studied by radiofrequency glow discharge optical emission spectrometry (rf-GD-OES). Conductive homogeneous samples containing different concentrations of the elements under study in different matrices have been investigated. Results show different trends of the emission intensity lines with increasing hydrogen concentration in the rf-GD, depending on the line characteristics. In most cases, the emission yields of the lines under study did not change or increased when hydrogen was added to the discharge (no decreases were observed). The emission yields of certain lines showed much higher increases than other lines of the same element (for example, lines 213.86 nm of Zn and 231.10 nm of Ni). Our experiments indicate that such notorious increases could be related with the possible decrease of the self-absorption when hydrogen is added to the discharge. Overall, the results obtained for the emission yield changes of certain lines of a given element in different matrices (with different analyte content) showed that while for resonance emission lines very notorious increases are observed, the values for non-resonance lines do not change significantly (specially if the matrices employed are similar).     

Studies in atomic-fluorescence spectroscopy-VI The fluorescence characteristics and analytical determination of bismuth with an iodine electrodeless discharge tube as source

The atomic-fluorescence characteristics of bismuth atoms in cool nitrogen-hydrogen and argon-hydrogen diffusion flames burning in air are described. Excitation is obtained from the non-resonance iodine line at 2061.63 Å emitted by a microwave-excited electrodeless discharge tube operating at 2450 Mc/s. Fluorescence of the bismuth resonance line at 2061.70 Å is observed and also direct-line fluorescence at 2697 and 3025 A. In addition thirteen other much weaker lines were observed and two unidentified lines at 2880 and 2680 Å. The emissions at 2628 and 2938 Å appear to arise from “thermally assisted direct line fluorescence”. The most intense line at 3025 Å permits linear-dependence analytical atomic-fluorescence measurements to be made in the range 0.1–200 ppm with a detection limit of 0.05 ppm and with no problems of source scatter. No interference was observed from hundred-fold concentrations of fourteen ions. Matrix effects from aluminium and magnesium were overcome by raising the temperature of the cool diffusion flames. A bismuth microwave-excited electrodeless discharge tube was used as a source for atomic-absorption measurement in air-hydrogen and air-propane flames at 2231Å with a detection limit of 1 ppm and a linear-dependence analytical range of 10–100 ppm. With the iodine microwave-excited electrodeless discharge tube the detection limit for atomic absorption was 10 ppm at 2062 Å.     

The application of butanol as dilution agent for the inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectrometric determination of boron and phosphorus in lubricating oils

An evaluation of butanol-1 as dilution solvent for the determination of boron (B) and phosphorus (P) in lubricating oils by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectrometry (ICP-AES) has been performed. Standard solutions of boric acid and tri-n-butyl phosphate (TBP) in butanol were employed as calibrants for B and P, respectively. Solutions of phosphoric acid and tris(2-ethylhexyl)phosphate (TEHP) in butanol were also tested as possible P standards. Increased concentrations of oil in the sample in the range of 0 to 20% showed no significant effects on B and P emission intensities indicating that matrix matching is not required for lubricating oils of about 2–15 cPoise. Detection limits in absence of spectral interferences were 0.06 μg B/g oil and 2 μg P/g oil. Overall estimated precision was 2.5% for B concentrations above 4 μg/g oil, and 6.5% for P concentrations above 20 μg/g oil. We evaluated the performance of a high resolution scanning spectrometer for mitigating the effects of overlapping spectral interferences from iron (Fe) and copper (Cu) on B and P emission lines. An interference from Fe 249.782 nm on the primary B line at 249.773 nm is observed for Fe concentrations higher than 100 μg/g oil, but a secondary B line at 249.678 nm is completely resolved from Fe 249.653 nm. In the case of P 213.618 nm, a contribution of the right wing of a Cu line at 213.598 nm generates a signal equivalent to P 18 μg/g oil for Cu 1000 μg/g oil. Received: 25 June 1997 / Revised: 16 September 1997 / Accepted: 7 October 1997     

The application of butanol as dilution agent for the inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectrometric determination of boron and phosphorus in lubricating oils

An evaluation of butanol-1 as dilution solvent for the determination of boron (B) and phosphorus (P) in lubricating oils by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectrometry (ICP-AES) has been performed. Standard solutions of boric acid and tri-n-butyl phosphate (TBP) in butanol were employed as calibrants for B and P, respectively. Solutions of phosphoric acid and tris(2-ethylhexyl)phosphate (TEHP) in butanol were also tested as possible P standards. Increased concentrations of oil in the sample in the range of 0 to 20% showed no significant effects on B and P emission intensities indicating that matrix matching is not required for lubricating oils of about 2–15 cPoise. Detection limits in absence of spectral interferences were 0.06 μg B/g oil and 2 μg P/g oil. Overall estimated precision was 2.5% for B concentrations above 4 μg/g oil, and 6.5% for P concentrations above 20 μg/g oil. We evaluated the performance of a high resolution scanning spectrometer for mitigating the effects of overlapping spectral interferences from iron (Fe) and copper (Cu) on B and P emission lines. An interference from Fe 249.782 nm on the primary B line at 249.773 nm is observed for Fe concentrations higher than 100 μg/g oil, but a secondary B line at 249.678 nm is completely resolved from Fe 249.653 nm. In the case of P 213.618 nm, a contribution of the right wing of a Cu line at 213.598 nm generates a signal equivalent to P 18 μg/g oil for Cu 1000 μg/g oil. Received: 25 June 1997 / Revised: 16 September 1997 / Accepted: 7 October 1997     

Self-absorption effects in radially and axially viewed inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectrometry--the key role of the operating conditions

Self-absorption effects leading to curvatures of the upper part of calibration graphs were investigated in multichannel detection ICP-AES. A dual view Optima 3000 ICP system was used to enable the simultaneous determination of 38 lines for both radial and axial viewing. Resonance and non-resonance lines were selected for both atomic and ionic lines. The concentrations of 22 standards were in the range 0.1-100 mg L(-1) and two sets of operating conditions, namely power and carrier gas flow rate, were used to evaluate their influence. It was found that these two conditions, and in particular the carrier gas flow rate, play a major role in self-absorption effects. Except for strongly absorbing lines, it was possible, under suitable conditions, to reduce or to suppress differences between self-absorption effects in radial and axial viewing, enabling extension of the range of linearity of axial viewing to higher concentrations. A diagnostic tool, based on emission line ratios, is proposed for detection of self-absorption. A calibration procedure is given for strongly absorbing lines affected by self-absorption even when operating conditions were optimized.     

Analytical applications of condensed phosphoric acid-III Iodometric determination of sulphur after reduction of sulphate with sodium hypophosphite and either tin metal or potassium iodide in condensed phosphoric acid

Novel methods for the reduction of sulphate to hydrogen sulphide with hypophosphite-tin metal or hypophosphite-iodide in condensed phosphoric acid (CPA) are proposed. The reduction of sulphate with hypophosphite alone does not proceed quantitatively. Sulphate, however, is quantitatively decomposed with hypophosphite when tin metal or potassium iodide is used together with it. The determination of sulphur by the hypophosphite-tin metal-CPA and tin(II)-CPA methods is interfered with by copper on account of the stabilization of copper(I) sulphide, but this interference can be eliminated by adding iodide, e.g. potassium and lead salts. Alum and barytes are quantitatively decomposed within 15 min at 140 and 280 degrees , respectively. The hydrogen sulphide evolved is absorbed in zinc acetate solution at pH 4.5 and then determined by iodometry.     

On the direct analysis of solid samples by graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry

Summary We have studied some limitations of the solid sampling, cup-in-tube technique by comparison with a constant temperature two-step atomiser and found consistently lower vapour-phase temperatures and greater interferences in the former. With the former, higher vapour-phase temperatures and improved analytical results for lead and cadmium were found using Pd(NO₃)₂+Mg(NO₃)₂ instead of NH₄H₂PO₄+Mg(NO₃)₂ as modifier. Investigations of methods to extend the useful calibration range revealed reduced vapour-phase temperatures in the presence of a convective gas flow during atomisation, and a greater potential for errors using non-resonance lines. With respect to the latter, the absorbance signal is much more sensitive to matrix induced changes in the temperature interval in which atoms are formed compared to resonance lines. Furthermore, at the lead 261.4 nm non-resonance line we observed overcompensation errors caused by cobalt when using a Zeeman-effect system, and undercorrection due to the AlCl(g) molecule with a continuum source background corrector.     

Mutual spectral interferences of rare earth elements in inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry: I. Rational line selection and correction procedure

This paper is the first part of a series of three papers dealing with mutual spectral interferences of rare earth elements (REE). The present paper reports the measurement of the partial sensitivities of all REEs at the peak wavelengths of 30 prominent lines of Ce, La, Nd, Pr, Sm, and Yb, the most abundant REEs in geological samples. These sensitivities are split into line and wing contributions and are ratioed with respect to the analyte sensitivities. The “Q-values” thus obtained, along with the numerical values of the background equivalent concentrations for the pure solvent and the relative standard deviation of the background, permit a rational selection of analysis lines for REE mixtures of whatever composition using as a criterion the “true detection limit” as proposed by Boumans and Vrakking [Spectrochim. Acta42B, 819 (1987)]. The effectiveness of this approach is illustrated with examples. The data listed are likely to be also appropriate for other spectrometers having a spectral bandwidth of approximately the same magnitude as that used in the experiments, i.e. 17 pm. Therefore the paper includes brief instructions for applying the data. The article finally demonstrates the use of the same data for multielement interference corrections.     

Ascorbic acid as a matrix modifier for determination of tin in concentrated boric acid solutions by electrothermal atomic-absorption spectrometry

It has been found that the atomic-absorption signal for tin is reduced in the presence of 5 micro1 of 0.05-0.30M boric acid at STPF-conditions. It has been proposed that the reason for the boron interferences is the formation of SnB(g) at the atomization stage. In the presence of palladium chloride the interferences from 0.2M boric acid are reduced by a factor of 1.3. The interferences are reduced most effectively when the sample is atomized from a polycrystalline graphite platform or in the presence of ascorbic acid. The interference of up to 0.2M boric acid can be suppressed and the area of the tin signal doubled. It is proposed that the observed phenomenon is connected with the bonding of boron as non-volatile B(4)C. Ascorbic acid is the most effective matrix modifier for the determination of different trace elements in boron compounds.     

电感耦合等离子体发射光谱(ICP-OES)法测定水泥熟料中铬的干扰研究

电感耦合等离子体发射光谱法（ICP-OES）测定重金属时常面临干扰问题。为提高ICP-OES测定水泥熟料中铬的准确度,研究选取了Cr205.560、Cr267.716和Cr283.563三条谱线,根据水泥熟料中主量元素（铁、铝、钙和镁）含量,设计不同浓度单元素干扰试验,结果表明：铁对Cr283.563谱线测定有较大的正干扰,钙对三条谱线均有较大的负干扰,两者导致的相对误差（RE）均在±10%以上,其他一般为负干扰,RE在±10%以内。进一步线性回归分析发现,除铝外,其他干扰元素的干扰大小与浓度呈强线性相关性。通过多元素复合干扰试验发现干扰导致的RE约为-18%~11%,同单元素干扰加和结果比较,两者相差约为8%~10%。实际样品检测结果表明实际干扰同多元素复合干扰试验基本相同,Cr283.563谱线测定结果误差可能更小,三条谱线的实际样品加标回收率大致相当,约为80%,经回收率修正,Cr205.560和Cr267.716谱线结果满意,而Cr283.563谱线误差较大。以多元素复合干扰试验溶液作为基体,采用基体匹配法测定可基本消除干扰影响。以钙溶液作为基体的简化基体匹配法同样有效,但仅可选用Cr205.560和Cr267.716谱线。本研究从实际干扰问题出发,通过系统分析问题,找到干扰的原因,并据此提出消除干扰方法,提高了测定铬的准确度,也为检测人员解决相关干扰问题提供借鉴。     

One-pot synthesis of spring-like superstructures consisting of layered tin(IV) hydrogen phosphate nanodisks

Spring-like superstructures consisting of layered tin(IV) hydrogen phosphate nanodisks can be obtained via a one-pot solvothermal reaction of tin tetrachloride and phosphoric acid in ethanol. These superstructures are active anode materials for the lithium-ion battery.     

Increasing the amount of phosphoric acid enhances the suitability of Bradford assay for proteomic research

The Bradford assay is one of the most commonly used methods for protein quantification. However, in proteomic research, the lysis buffer generally used for dissolving proteins can cause some interference to the assay. The dye reagent of classical Bradford assay contains 8.50% (w/v) phosphoric acid, which is an important factor relating to the color yield of the assay. In this study, the phosphoric acid content in dye reagent was increased to 9.35% (w/v), 10.20% (w/v), and 11.05% (w/v) to evaluate the changes of interference and the effects of lysis buffer on the interaction between proteins and dye reagent. Results show that lysis buffer not only causes background interference but also affects the protein–dye chromogenic process. Analysis of different components in the lysis buffer showed that carrier ampholyte is the main factor that introduces interference to the Bradford assay. Detergents are well‐known interfering compounds in the Bradford assay, but CHAPS and octyl b‐D‐glucopyranoside only cause slight interference. When the amount of phosphoric acid was increased from 8.50%(w/v) to 10.20% (w/v), the sensitivity of the Bradford assay to proteins in lysis buffer was increased, and the interference delivered by lysis buffer was considerably reduced.     

Atomic absorption spectrometry of tin with electro-thermal atomization in a molybdenum microtube

The atomic absorption spectrometry of tin with atomization in a molybdenum microtube is described. The addition of hydrogen to the argon purge gas improves the efficiency of atomization of tin; measurements are best done at 224.61 nm. Phosphoric acid lowers the atomization temperature of tin, and depresses the interferences from diverse elements. Tin in canned foods (fruit juices and drinks) can be determined by direct atomization after dilution with phosphoric acid. Prior extraction is necessary for analysis of geological materials.     

用气-质联用技术检测葱、蒜、韭菜中多种农药残留量时试样预处理方法

采用气相色谱及质谱联用技术,测定葱、蒜及韭菜等蔬菜中多种农药残留量时,在粉碎试样之前,用磷酸或微波加热处理试样,可使蒜酶钝化并消除其基体干扰。试验结果显示,或用磷酸处理,或经微波加热处理,均能有效消除高背景的干扰。试样在粉碎前经磷酸预处理,在所测定的75种农药中有90％以上农药的回收率达到70％～120％之间。     

Spectrophotometric determination of uranium in process streams of a uranium extraction plant

This paper deals with the development and standardization of procedures for the determination of uranium on a routine basis in various process streams of a uranium extraction plant, covering a wide range of concentrations from 350 g 1(-1) down to 5 mg 1(-1) using only a spectrophotometric technique. The self-absorption of uranyl ion in dilute phosphoric acid and the violet-blue colour of the UO(2)(2+)-Arsenazo III complex in 4 M HC1 were exploited for high and low concentrations of uranium, respectively. The methods described were applied to samples of varying nature such as aqueous, organics and solids, involve minimal sample preparation and do not require prior separation of uranium from impurities. The interfering impurities in different process streams were also studied. Large quantities of silica as undissolved material poses a serious interference in the case of UNS and UNF. Considerable quantities of iron in UNS, UNF, UNR and UNRC cause interference. Possible remedies in these cases are suggested. Problems with the direct spectrophotometric measurement of organic samples is discussed. The effect of the presence of large quantities of ammonium nitrate and sodium nitrate in WD samples on the determination of uranium is also discussed. The results are compared with those obtained by volumetry and X-ray fluorescence spectrometry for higher concentrations of uranium and by extraction-spectrophotometry (ethyl acetate-thiocyanate method) for lower concentrations. Relative standard deviation of 1% and 5% for high and low concentrations, respectively, were obtained, which are adequate as far as process stream samples are concerned. The compared results are in fair agreement. The problems associated with the determination of uranium in these process streams are discussed. Experimental results for 10 different process streams normally encountered in a uranium extraction plant are tabulated.     

Determination of tin in steels by non-dispersive atomic fluorescence spectrometry coupled with flow-injection hydride generation in the presence of L-cysteine

Flow-injection hydride generation has been coupled with a non-dispersive atomic fluorescence spectrometer for the determination of trace concentrations of tin. The use of L-cysteine in stannane generation enhances the atomic fluorescence signal for tin. In addition, it appears that the flow-injection method allows the use of a wider range of acid concentrations, and hence interference from transition elements is also reduced. An absolute detection limit of 1.3 ng was achieved with a 0.5 ml sample. Ten determinations of a solution containing 100 ng ml⁻¹ of tin(H) generated a relative standard deviation of 1.8%. The linear dynamic range of the calibration curve extended over three orders of magnitude and sample throughput rate was 144 samples h⁻¹. Application of the proposed technique is demonstrated by the determination of tin in low alloy steel standard reference materials.     

Self-absorption effects in radially and axially viewed inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectrometry – the key role of the operating conditions

Self-absorption effects leading to curvatures of the upper part of calibration graphs were investigated in multichannel detection ICP–AES. A dual view Optima 3000 ICP system was used to enable the simultaneous determination of 38 lines for both radial and axial viewing. Resonance and non-resonance lines were selected for both atomic and ionic lines. The concentrations of 22 standards were in the range 0.1–100 mg L^–1 and two sets of operating conditions, namely power and carrier gas flow rate, were used to evaluate their influence. It was found that these two conditions, and in particular the carrier gas flow rate, play a major role in self-absorption effects. Except for strongly absorbing lines, it was possible, under suitable conditions, to reduce or to suppress differences between self-absorption effects in radial and axial viewing, enabling extension of the range of linearity of axial viewing to higher concentrations. A diagnostic tool, based on emission line ratios, is proposed for detection of self-absorption. A calibration procedure is given for strongly absorbing lines affected by self-absorption even when operating conditions were optimized.