原子吸收光谱分析背景校正技术的新进展

对在2004年推向市场的两种商品仪器所采用的两种新的背景校正方法,从方法的原理、演变与形成过程及分析性能等方面进行了较为详细的讨论和解析。     

Frequency-modulated simultaneous multielement atomic absorption spectrometry using electrothermal atomizer and deuterium background correction

Characteristic data of the frequency-modulated simultaneous multielement atomic absorption spectrometry (FREMSAAS) using electrothermal atomizer with deuterium background correction, have been determined. The data obtained have been processed by using several statistical tests recommended for quality control purposes. The instrumentation has been presented as well as procedures of separating elements into measure groups and fixing of variable conditions. Detection limits, characteristic masses and working ranges have been given for the eleven elements examined. The data have been in good agreement to results obtained with conventional one-channel AAS instruments. The eleven elements have been simultaneously determined in a standard reference material (SRM) and all results are compatible with a 95% certainty with the certified values. FREMSAAS has been applied to a real sample.Dedicated to Professor Dr. Dieter-Klockow on the occasion of his 60th birthday     

Echelle-spectrograph as a tool for studies of structured background in flame atomic absorption spectrometry

An echelle-spectrograph with solid-state image detector and active wavelength stabilization was developed. It is used as a tool for investigations of structured background in flame atomic absorption spectrometry (flame-AAS). The simultaneously recordable spectral range of the spectrograph extends from 200 to 465 nm. Its pixel-based bandwidth is λ/80 000. The wavelength stabilization was developed for suppressing spurious structures in the calculated ratios of sample and blank spectra. Such structures arise in case of wavelength shifting during recording of the spectra. The stabilization compensates for spectrum displacements with respect to the pixel matrix of the detector by correction of both position and dispersion of the spectrum. The achievable precision is 1% of the pixel width. By averaging a multitude of measurements, transmittance spectra with high signal-to-noise ratios are obtained. Using an air-acetylene flame, alternate measurement of 50 spectra of both sample and blank results in a transmittance spectrum with a noise level of less than 5×10⁻⁴ (rms). The spectra of highly concentrated samples of H₃PO₄, Fe, and Cu exemplary show the appearance of broad range, narrow structure background phenomena.     

An application of the Zeeman effect to atomic absorption spectrometry: a new method for background correction

A new Zeeman method for background correction in atomic absorption spectrometry was studied. The light source was operated in a steady magnetic field,     

Roll-over of analytical curves in atomic absorption spectrometry arising from background correction with pulsed hollow-cathode lamps

A theoretical analysis of background correction systems in atomic absorption spectrometry reveals the interdependence of three phenomena: analytical sensitivity, roll-over of the analytical curve, and wavelength proximity of the background correction. The deuterium lamp system sacrifices wavelength proximity and the Zeeman technique is subject to roll-over. For the newly introduced correction technique using pulsed hollow-cathode lamps roll-over has also been observed, although the effect is reduced by sacrifices of both wavelength proximity and analytical sensitivity.     

Direct determination of cadmium in urine using graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry with Zeeman-effect background correction

A procedure is described for the direct determination of cadmium in human urine using graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry with Zeeman-effect background correction. Except for a straightforward 1 + 1 V/V dilution of samples with 1.5% nitric acid, no matrix modifier or sample pre-treatment was necessary, thus reducing the risk of contamination. The concentration of cadmium in urine was evaluated directly from a calibration graph prepared using a metal-spiked human urine pool. In this way the time-consuming method of standard additions was avoided, permitting an increased sample throughput (120-150 samples per day; 90 s per analysis) with minimal attention of the analyst. In routine use, the precision (both within day and day to day) and limit of detection were of the order of less than 10% and 0.05 micrograms l-1 of Cd, respectively. The method is suitable for the biological monitoring of cadmium in the general population or in occupationally exposed persons.     

Background correction in frequency modulated simultaneous atomic absorption spectrometry

Summary For a long time simultaneous multielement determination by AAS has been a subject of intensive research. In this work a simultaneous multielement atomic absorption spectrometry method is described in a special new arrangement, called frequency modulated simultaneous AAS (FremsAAS), using fiberoptics, interference filters and frequency modulation and demodulation by lock-in amplifiers as main devices. Purpose of this work was to equip the FremsAAS with a D₂-background correction and to test it with certified reference materials. Mn, Cd, Pb, Cu, Ni, Cr and Zn had been determined simultaneously (three at a time) in sewage sludge (BCR/CRM 146), estuarine sediment (BCR/CRM 277) and phosphate rock (BCR/CRM 32) with good feasibility. Frequency modulated simultaneous AAS with background correction (FremsAASUK) represents an interesting alternative to known instruments.Dedicated to Prof. Dr. V. Krivan on the occasion of his 60th birthday     

A study of background signals in graphite-furnace atomic absorption spectrometry

The non-specific absorption from inorganic and organic molecules between 190 and 400 nm are measured using a graphite furnace and an atomic absorption spectrometer with a deuterium source.The molecular absorption spectra of NaCl, KCl, RbCl and CsCl are very similar, with two maxima at ca. 200 and 250 nm. That of LiCl is very weak, as is that of NaF. The spectra of NaBr, NaI, KBr, KI, CaCl₂, MgCl₂, SrCl₂, FeCl₃, LaCl₃ are also reported.The non-specific absorption spectrum arising from albumin decreases fro 190 to 400 nm, and that for plasma is similar to albumin, although a contribution from inorganic salts can also be seen. To decrease the non-specific absorption from metal chlorides or biological samples of mainly inorganic composition such as urine, addition of HNO₃ is satisfactory. Oxygen introduction during low temperature charring is better for removing contribution from organic molecules.     

Chromium determination in sea water by electrothermal atomic absorption spectrometry using Zeeman effect background correction and a multi-injection technique

Electrothermal atomic absorption spectrometry (ETAAS) applying a Zeeman effect background correction system (ZEBC) and a tranverse heated atomizer was used to directly determine chromium in sea water. Calcium chloride (at a concentration of 20 mg L^–1) was applied as chemical modifier with optimum charring and atomization temperatures of 1600°C and 2000°C, respectively. The detection limit was 0.2 μg L^–1, by injecting 20 μL aliquot of sea water sample. This detection limit could be reduced further to 0.05 μg L^–1, using multiple injections (injection of five 20 μL aliquot of sea water). The accuracy of the methods developed were confirmed by analyses of different certified reference materials. Finally, interferences from major and minor components of sea water are studied.     

Chromium determination in sea water by electrothermal atomic absorption spectrometry using Zeeman effect background correction and a multi-injection technique

Electrothermal atomic absorption spectrometry (ETAAS) applying a Zeeman effect background correction system (ZEBC) and a tranverse heated atomizer was used to directly determine chromium in sea water. Calcium chloride (at a concentration of 20 mg L^–1) was applied as chemical modifier with optimum charring and atomization temperatures of 1600°C and 2000°C, respectively. The detection limit was 0.2 μg L^–1, by injecting 20 μL aliquot of sea water sample. This detection limit could be reduced further to 0.05 μg L^–1, using multiple injections (injection of five 20 μL aliquot of sea water). The accuracy of the methods developed were confirmed by analyses of different certified reference materials. Finally, interferences from major and minor components of sea water are studied. Received: 20 February 1997 / Revised: 26 May 1997 / Accepted: 8 June 1997     

Determination of selenium and arsenic in animal tissues with platform furnace atomic absorption spectrometry and deuterium background correction

Determination of selenium and arsenic in animal tissues is disturbed mainly by spectral interferences, uncorrectable with the dueterium arc. These interferences are produced by the calcium and magnesium phosphates always present in these matrixes. In animal tissue solution this disturbance may be avoided by addition of 20 micrograms of Ni (nitrate) for a 10 microliter sample. A lower amount of nickel does not allow a correct development of analyte absorbance signals whereas an excess induces a loss of sensitivity for the two elements studied. Measurement of peak-height proved to be most suitable, integrated absorbance being partially influenced by the matrix. The slope constants of working curves obtained with different animal matrixes are very close and direct calibration becomes possible. This was confirmed by analysis of several reference materials.     

Proconcentration of trace elements from high-purity thorium and uranium on Chelex-100 and determination by graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry with Zeeman-effect background correction

Preconcentration of trace impurities form large-sized samples of uranium metal and thorium oxide using a small column of Chelex-100 followed by their determination using graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry (GFAAS) is reported. A 0.5–10-g amount of the sample (uranium metal or thorium oxide) was dissolved, complexed with ammonium carbonate and subjected to the ion-exchange procedure. The retained analytes were eluted with 2–4 M nitric acid and brought to a small volume for a final dilution to 10-25 ml for their determination using GFAAS. The validity of the separation procedure and recoveries at μg kg⁻¹ levels was checked by standard addition; the recoveries were> 95%.     

Chromium determination in pharmaceutical grade barium sulfate by solid sampling electrothermal atomic absorption spectrometry with Zeeman-effect background correction

A procedure for chromium (Cr) determination in pharmaceutical grade barium sulfate by direct solid sampling electrothermal atomic absorption spectrometry (DSS-ET AAS) with Zeeman-effect background correction was developed. Operational conditions for the proposed procedure and the use of citric acid, ammonium phosphate, palladium and magnesium nitrate as chemical modifiers were evaluated. Pyrolysis and atomization temperatures were set at 1500 and 2400 °C, respectively and the use of matrix modifiers did not improve these conditions. Graphite platform presented high degradation rate, but minima changes were observed in the sensitivity or signal profile. Samples (0.3-1 mg) were weighted and introduced into the furnace using a manual solid sampling system. The linear concentration range of the calibration curve was from 100 to 1800 pg (R² > 0.995). The characteristic mass was 7.7 pg and the limit of detection was 2.4 pg. Chromium concentration in commercial samples ranged from 0.45 to 1.06 μg g⁻¹ and these results were confirmed by standard addition method. The mean reproducibility was 12% (n = 20 in a 3-day period) and repeatability was less than 9%. Results obtained using inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry and conventional electrothermal atomic absorption spectrometry after extraction with HNO₃ were around 20% lower than those obtained by the proposed procedure. It was assumed that the low results were due to incomplete extraction even using hard conditions related to temperature and pressure. The proposed procedure by DSS-ET AAS provided some advantages related to recommended pharmacopoeias methodology, as lower risks of contamination and analyte losses, higher specificity, accuracy and sensitivity, no toxic or unstable reagents are required, and calibration with aqueous standards was feasible.     

原子吸收光谱法测定苦藠中微量元素的含量

苦藠别名小野蒜是食用地下鳞茎及嫩茎叶的野生蔬菜,属药食同源的百合科多年生草本植物.有温中散结,宽胸通阳,祛湿止痢作用~([1,2]).在食疗方面有:(1)降脂作用,且性味辛温,能温阳散结,可用来治疗高胆固醇和高血脂症.(2)降低血压的奇妙作用,常食有通阳气、宽胸的效果.     

Non-atomic absorption from matrix salts volatilized from graphite atomizers in atomic absorption spectrometry

The non-atomic absorption signals obtained from alkali halides atomized from three types of graphite atomizer are examined. The wavelength dependence of the signals identifies the absorption as that of charge-transfer transitions of the alkali halide molecules. The contribution of light scattering to the total non-atomic absorption signal is shown to be of small significance; the observed light-scattering is not Rayleigh scattering. The temperature dependence of the loss of sodium chloride from a rod atomizer is studied experimentally and compared with calculated vaporization rates based on the kinetic theory of gases.     

Correction for background absorption and stray radiation in a.c. modulated Zeeman atomic absorption spectrometry

Analytical results are presented obtained with Zeeman atomic absorption (ZAA) using a modified sine wave magnetic field. The measurement at zero field strength is lengthened to 0.5 ms for a 50 Hz magnetic field of 10 kG.The a.c. Zeeman system is extended with an additional intensity measurement performed at an intermediate field strength. The three field Zeeman system (3FZAA) permits simultaneous correction for background absorption and stray radiation at the expense of halved analytical sensitivity. The background correction capabilities of ZAA and 3FZAA are the same. However, the 3FZAA signals show increased noise in comparison to ZAA.In the three field system the roll-over problem, inherent in existing Zeeman systems, is shifted to higher concentration and to higher absorbance. The height and the position of the maximum in ZAA and 3FZAA analytical curves do not depend on the amount of background absorption.A method for the extension of analytical curves in AA is presented. Utilizing an a.c. modulated magnetic field any sensitivity between zero and ordinary AA sensitivity can be obtained.     

Direct determination of arsenic in sea water by electrothermal atomization atomic absorption spectrometry using D2 and Zeeman background correction

Arsenic in sea water was determined directly by graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry (GFAAS) using palladium nitrate as chemical modifier, at an optimum concentration of 15 mg l^–1. Deuterium and Zeeman effect background correction were compared and gave detection limits of 0.6 and 0.8 g l^–1, respectively. Precisions between 8 and 2%, for both correctors, were obtained with an injection volume of 40 l. The accuracy obtained with different reference materials: CRM-403 (1.461 g kg^–1), NASS-4 (1.26 ±0.09 gl^–1) and IAEA/W-4 (24–31 g l^–1) was studied for large injection volumes for both background correction systems. Interferences by chloride, sodium, potassium, calcium and silicon were removed by Zeeman correction, whereas deuterium correction was much less effective and was insufficiently accurate for sea water samples.     

Determination of serum aluminum by electrothermal atomic absorption spectrometry: A comparison between Zeeman and continuum background correction systems

Excessive exposure to aluminum (Al) can produce serious health consequences in people with impaired renal function, especially those undergoing hemodialysis. Al can accumulate in the brain and in bone, causing dialysis-related encephalopathy and renal osteodystrophy. Thus, dialysis patients are routinely monitored for Al overload, through measurement of their serum Al. Electrothermal atomic absorption spectrometry (ETAAS) is widely used for serum Al determination. Here, we assess the analytical performances of three ETAAS instruments, equipped with different background correction systems and heating arrangements, for the determination of serum Al. Specifically, we compare (1) a Perkin Elmer (PE) Model 3110 AAS, equipped with a longitudinally (end) heated graphite atomizer (HGA) and continuum-source (deuterium) background correction, with (2) a PE Model 4100ZL AAS equipped with a transversely heated graphite atomizer (THGA) and longitudinal Zeeman background correction, and (3) a PE Model Z5100 AAS equipped with a HGA and transverse Zeeman background correction. We were able to transfer the method for serum Al previously established for the Z5100 and 4100ZL instruments to the 3110, with only minor modifications. As with the Zeeman instruments, matrix-matched calibration was not required for the 3110 and, thus, aqueous calibration standards were used. However, the 309.3-nm line was chosen for analysis on the 3110 due to failure of the continuum background correction system at the 396.2-nm line. A small, seemingly insignificant overcorrection error was observed in the background channel on the 3110 instrument at the 309.3-nm line. On the 4100ZL, signal oscillation was observed in the atomization profile. The sensitivity, or characteristic mass (m₀), for Al at the 309.3-nm line on the 3110 AAS was found to be 12.1 ± 0.6 pg, compared to 16.1 ± 0.7 pg for the Z5100, and 23.3 ± 1.3 pg for the 4100ZL at the 396.2-nm line. However, the instrumental detection limits (3 SD) for Al were very similar: 3.0, 3.2, and 4.1 μg L^− 1 for the Z5100, 4100ZL, and 3110, respectively. Serum Al method detection limits (3 SD) were 9.8, 6.9, and 7.3 μg L^− 1, respectively. Accuracy was assessed using archived serum (and plasma) reference materials from various external quality assessment schemes (EQAS). Values found with all three instruments were within the acceptable EQAS ranges. The data indicate that relatively modest ETAAS instrumentation equipped with continuum background correction is adequate for routine serum Al monitoring.