Preconcentration of nickel using cellulose ion exchangers for electrothermal atomic absorption spectrometric determination

Nickel (? 0.11 μg l^?1) in water samples is determined by graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry after preconcentration from 3 l of sample on a column of Cellex CM and elution with 20 ml of 2 M nitric acid. High concentrations of some other cations interfere, but the concentrations present in river and tap waters have no effect. The use of Cellex P is also studied.     

Dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction combined with graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry: ultra trace determination of cadmium in water samples

Dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction (DLLME) technique was successfully used as a sample preparation method for graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry (GF AAS). In this extraction method, 500 μL methanol (disperser solvent) containing 34 μL carbon tetrachloride (extraction solvent) and 0.00010 g ammonium pyrrolidine dithiocarbamate (chelating agent) was rapidly injected by syringe into the water sample containing cadmium ions (interest analyte). Thereby, a cloudy solution formed. The cloudy state resulted from the formation of fine droplets of carbon tetrachloride, which have been dispersed, in bulk aqueous sample. At this stage, cadmium reacts with ammonium pyrrolidine dithiocarbamate, and therefore, hydrophobic complex forms which is extracted into the fine droplets of carbon tetrachloride. After centrifugation (2 min at 5000 rpm), these droplets were sedimented at the bottom of the conical test tube (25 ± 1 μL). Then a 20 μL of sedimented phase containing enriched analyte was determined by GF AAS.Some effective parameters on extraction and complex formation, such as extraction and disperser solvent type and their volume, extraction time, salt effect, pH and concentration of the chelating agent have been optimized. Under the optimum conditions, the enrichment factor 125 was obtained from only 5.00 mL of water sample. The calibration graph was linear in the rage of 2-20 ng L⁻¹ with detection limit of 0.6 ng L⁻¹. The relative standard deviation (R.S.D.s) for ten replicate measurements of 20 ng L⁻¹ of cadmium was 3.5%. The relative recoveries of cadmium in tap, sea and rivers water samples at spiking level of 5 and 10 ng L⁻¹ are 108, 95, 87 and 98%, respectively. The characteristics of the proposed method have been compared with cloud point extraction (CPE), on-line liquid-liquid extraction, single drop microextraction (SDME), on-line solid phase extraction (SPE) and co-precipitation based on bibliographic data. Therefore, DLLME combined with GF AAS is a very simple, rapid and sensitive method, which requires low volume of sample (5.00 mL).     

Determination of thallium by furnace atomic absorption spectrometry

The analytical conditions for the determination of thallium by graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry were studied and optimized using the peak-height mode. The charring-atomization curves for thallium from different atomization surfaces were constructed and the optimum charring and atomization conditions were established. These atomization surfaces included pyrolytic graphite-, tantalum-, zirconium- and tungsten-coated graphite tubes. The effects of different inorganic acids on the absorbance of thallium from different surfaces were studied. Using tungsten carbide-coated tubes, the interference effects due to hydrochloric and perchloric acids were eliminated. The matrix modification technique was also investigated for increasing the maximum permissible charring temperature for thallium. The matrix modifiers used included tungsten, zirconium, nickel and tantalum. The effect of adding these modifiers were studied in the presence of different acids. Tungsten increased the maximum permissible charring temperature from 400 to 1000 °C.     

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%.     

Dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction preconcentration of palladium in water samples and determination by graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry

A new method for the determination of palladium was developed by dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction preconcentration and graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry detection. In the proposed approach, diethyldithiocarbamate (DDTC) was used as a chelating agent, and carbon tetrachloride and ethanol were selected as extraction and dispersive solvent. Some factors influencing the extraction efficiency of palladium and its subsequent determination, including extraction and dispersive solvent type and volume, pH of sample solution, concentration of the chelating agent and extraction time, were studied and optimized. Under the optimum conditions, the enrichment factor of this method for palladium reached at 156. The detection limit for palladium was 2.4 ng L⁻¹ (3σ), and the relative standard deviation (R.S.D.) was 4.3% (n = 7, c = 1.0 ng mL⁻¹). The method was successfully applied to the determination of trace amount of palladium in water samples.     

Determination of physiological noble metals in human urine using liquid-liquid extraction and Zeeman electrothermal atomic absorption spectrometry

An extremely sensitive, reliable and simple procedure is described for the determination of physiological palladium, platinum and gold in human urine. The urine samples were adjusted to pH 4 (Pd, Au) or pH 5 (Pt), followed by conversion of the analytes to their pyrrolidinedithiocarbamate complexes. These complexes were separated from the matrix by liquid-liquid extraction into 4-methyl-2-pentanone resulting in a 25-fold enrichment. Determination was by electrothermal atomic absorption spectrometry (ET-AAS) using longitudinal inverse alternating current Zeeman-effect background correction. The limits of detection calculated from three standard deviations of the blank values were 20 ng l⁻¹ for Pd and Au and 70 ng l⁻¹ Pt. Within-day precision (n = 10, 5 μg l⁻¹) ranged 5.2%–7.7%. The procedure is successfully applied to determine urinary palladium, platinum and gold in nine unexposed persons. Palladium levels in urine ranged < 20–80 ng l⁻¹ (arithmetical MEAN=38.7 ng l⁻¹), while gold levels ranged < 20–130 ng l⁻¹ (36.0 ng l⁻¹). Physiological platinum levels in urine were all < 70 ng l⁻¹. The accuracy of the procedure was checked by analyzing a series of urine samples by a second independent method (magnetic sector field inductively-coupled plasma-mass spectrometry) in combination with UV photolysis.     

流动注射在线萃取-火焰原子吸收法测定食用盐中的锌

基于锌与 1 (2 吡啶偶氮 ) 2 萘酚 (简称PAN)形成的配合物可被氯仿萃取 ,从高盐基体样品中分离富集锌 ,利用自行设计的分相器 ,实验确定了最佳的流动注射在线萃取 火焰原子吸收光度法测定锌的流路系统和化学反应条件。在选定的工作条件下 ,其RSD和检出限分别为 4 3 % (c=0 6 μg/mL ,n =1 1 )和0 0 3 μg/mL ,测定速度为 2 5样 /h。用于实际样品的测定 ,加标回收率为 97%～1 0 6 %。     

Quantitative element analysis by isotope dilution in diode laser graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry

The paper reviews the application of the isotope dilution technique in optical atomic absorption spectrometry by use of a low-pressure graphite tube furnace as atomizer and diode lasers as radiation sources. The principles and the methodology to obtain accurate quantitative results despite of the occurrence of interferences are presented. The successful application of different Doppler-limited and Doppler-free spectrometric techniques is also presented. The perspectives but also the limitations of this new method are discussed.     

Preconcentration and determination of trace metals by flow injection micelle-mediated extraction using flame atomic absorption spectrometry

Micelle-mediated extraction/preconcentration is incorporated on-line into a flow injection system used to determine low levels of Cd(II), Co(II), Cu(II), Mn(II), Ni(II), Pb(II) and Zn(II) present in various samples. The analyte is complexed with HBDAP (N,N′-bis(2-hydroxy-5-bromo-benzyl)1,2-diaminopropane). Under optimal conditions, a solution of 30% (m/v) NaCl and a sample solution containing 2.5 mL of 1% (m/v) sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS), 0.5 mL of 1.8 × 10⁻³ M HBDAP and 2.5 mL of pH 8.5 borate buffer solution in 25 mL were pumped through the cotton filled mini-column; onto which the surfactant-rich phase containing the complex is collected. A solution of 0.5 M HNO₃ in 50% acetone is used as the eluent. The limits of detection are (ng mL⁻¹) Cd = 0.39, Cu = 3.2, Co = 7.5, Mn = 3.0, Ni = 3.4, Pb = 17.9 and Zn = 0.89 if the sample is allowed to flow for 30 s, but improved for extended preconcentration periods. Analysis of liquid and solid reference materials showed good agreement with the certified values. Complex formation constants between HBDAP and these metal ions were also determined potentiometrically.     

Preconcentration and determination of ultra trace amounts of palladium in water samples by dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction and graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry

A highly sensitive, simple and rapid method is presented for the determination of palladium using graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry after its separation and preconcentration by dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction. Ultra traces of Pd were extracted and preconcentrated in acidic water samples by using 2-amino-1-cyclohexene-1-dithiocarboxylic acid as a suitable chelating agent, and carbon tetrachloride and acetone as extraction and disperser solvents, respectively. The experimental parameters were optimized in order to enhance the extraction efficiency. After optimizing the extraction conditions and various instrumental parameters, an enhancement factor of 350 was obtained. The analytical curve absorbance vs. concentration was linear over the range 0.02–0.6 µg L^-1 Pd. The detection limit and relative standard deviation were 0.007 µg L^-1 and 4.2%, respectively. The method was successfully applied to the determination of palladium in roadside soil and several aqueous samples.     

Determination of gold in ore by flame atomic absorption spectrometry with flow-injection on-line sorbent extraction preconcentration

Gold in ores was determined by flame atomic absorption spectrometry following on-line preconcentration by sorbent extraction in a flow-injection system. The medium polarity adsorption resin Amberlite XAD-8 packed in a 220-μl micro-column was used to collect gold(III) from hydrochloric acid sample solutions for 40 s at 7.6 ml/min. Ethanol was used to elute the adsorbed analytes into the nebulizer. Optimization studies were made on sample loading rate, elution rate and sample acidity. Some possible interferences on the determination are discussed. A 35-fold enrichment was achieved at a sampling frequency of 60 h^?1 and with an RSD of 1.4%. The detection limit (3σ) and 2 μg l^?1. Results for gold in ore samples showed good agreement with those obtained using activated carbon adsorption preconcentration. The recoveries were 97–108%.     

石墨炉原子吸收测定模拟体液中的镍

人工关节置换手术的出现是外科手术治疗软骨病损的一次巨大的进步。但人工关节假体的后期松动是长期困扰其发展的难题。镍钛合金人工关节假体材料在体液中的腐蚀与磨损,以及磨损颗粒引起周围组织的异物反应,是造成晚期关节假体松动的主要原因。另一方面,镍钛合金植人体在体液腐蚀下释放的镍离子对人体有害,而且还可能致癌。因此,对镍钛合金进行表面改性,以提高其耐磨与耐腐蚀性能很有必要。     

Direct determination of iron in sand using solid sampling graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry

A fast and reliable method for the direct determination of iron in sand by solid sampling graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry was developed. A Zeeman-effect 3-field background corrector was used to decrease the sensitivity of spectrometer measurements. This strategy allowed working with up to 200 μg of samples, thus improving the representativity. Using samples with small particle sizes (1–50 μm) and adding 5 μg Pd as chemical modifier, it was possible to obtain suitable calibration curves with aqueous reference solutions. The pyrolysis and atomization temperatures for the optimized heating program were 1400 and 2500 °C, respectively. The characteristic mass, based on integrated absorbance, was 56 pg, and the detection limits, calculated considering the variability of 20 consecutive measurements of platform inserted without sample was 32 pg. The accuracy of the procedure was checked with the analysis of two reference materials (IPT 62 and 63). The determined concentrations were in agreement with the recommended values (95% confidence level). Five sand samples were analyzed, and a good agreement (95% confidence level) was observed using the proposed method and conventional flame atomic absorption spectrometry. The relative standard deviations were lower than 25% (n = 5). The tube and boat platform lifetimes were around 1000 and 250 heating cycles, respectively. Correspondence: Pedro V. Oliveira, Instituto de Química, Universidade de S?o Paulo, CP 26077, 05513-970 S?o Paulo, SP, Brazil     

Monitoring of selenium in water samples using dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction followed by iridium-modified tube graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry

A simple and powerful microextraction technique was used for determination of selenium in water samples using dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction (DLLME) followed by graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry (GF AAS). DLLME and simultaneous complex formation was performed with rapid injection of a mixture containing ethanol (disperser solvent), carbon tetrachloride (extraction solvent) and ammonium pyrrolidine dithiocarbamate (APDC, chelating agent) into water sample spiked with selenium. After centrifuging, fine droplets of carbon tetrachloride, which were dispersed among the solution and extracted Se-APDC complex, sediment at the bottom of the conical test tube. The concentration of enriched analyte in the sedimented phase was determined by iridium-modified pyrolitic tube graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry. The concentration of selenate was obtained as the difference between the concentration of selenite after and before pre-reduction of selenate to selenite. Some effective parameters on extraction and complex formation, such as extraction and disperser solvent type and their volume, extraction time, salt effect, pH and concentration of chelating agent were optimized. Under the optimum conditions, the enrichment factor of 70 was obtained from only 5.00 mL of water sample. The calibration graph was linear in the range of 0.1-3 μg L^− 1 with detection limit of 0.05 μg L^− 1. The relative standard deviation (RSDs) for ten replicate measurements of 2.00 μg L^− 1 of selenium was 4.5%. The relative recoveries of selenium in tap, river and sea water samples at spiking level of 2.00 μg L^− 1 were 106, 96 and 98%, respectively.     

Method development for the determination of nickel in petroleum using line-source and high-resolution continuum-source graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry

Several sample preparation methods have been investigated for the direct determination of nickel in crude oil using graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry (GF AAS). Xylene was found unsuitable as solvent because of the poor long-term stability of the solutions and the resulting contamination of the equipment. Isobutyl methyl ketone (IBMK) solutions exhibited better stability, but the sensitivity of the organic nickel salt used for the standard solutions showed a high day-to-day variability. An oil-in-water emulsion using Triton X-100 as surfactant gave the best results. Using high-resolution continuum-source (HR-CS) GF AAS, it could be observed that up to 50% of the nickel in crude oil, most likely low molecular weight nickel porphyrins, were lost already at pyrolysis temperatures >400 °C, whereas the rest of the nickel as well as the nickel standard were stable up to 1300 °C. The nickel absorption at a secondary line at 232.138 nm was recorded simultaneously with that at the primary line at 232.003 nm, expanding the dynamic working range by an order of magnitude. The best characteristic mass obtained was m₀=27 pg and the limit of detection was around 0.07 μg g⁻¹ Ni in oil, based on an emulsion of 2 g oil in 10 ml. The accuracy of the procedure was verified by analyzing the certified reference material (CRM) NIST SRM 1634c, Trace Metals in Residual Fuel Oil.     

Use of silica gel chemically modified with zirconium phosphate for preconcentration and determination of lead and copper by flame atomic absorption spectrometry

An analytical method using silica gel chemically modified with zirconium (IV) phosphate for preconcentration of lead and copper, in a column system, and their sequential determination by flame atomic absorption spectrometry (FAAS), was developed. Sample solutions are passed through a glass column packed with 100 mg of the sorbent material, at pH 4.5, and lead and copper are eluted with 1.0 mol l⁻¹ HNO₃ at a flow rate of 2.0 ml min⁻¹. The extraction of copper is affected by Fe(II), Mn(II), Zn(II), Ni(II) and Co(II) while only Fe(II) interferes in the lead determination. These interferences may be overcome with an appropriate addition of a KI or NaF solution. An enrichment factor of 30 was obtained for both metals. While the limits of detection (3σ) were 6.1 and 1.1 μg l⁻¹, for Pb and Cu, respectively, the limits of determination were 16.7 and 3.3 μg l⁻¹. The precision expressed as relative standard deviation (R.S.D.) obtained for 3.3 μg l⁻¹ of Cu and 16.7 μg l⁻¹ of Pb were 4.3 and 4.7%, respectively, calculated from ten measurements. The proposed method was evaluated with reference material and was applied for the determination of lead and copper in industrial and river waters.     

石墨炉原子吸收光谱法测定茶叶中的铅

采用石墨炉原子吸收光谱法测定茶叶中铅,以NH4H2PO4作为基体改进剂,提高了测定的灰化温度,消除了基体干扰.方法简便,快速,准确度高.通过对标准物质的多次测定,结果均在其保证值范围内,相对标准偏差为2.8%.对样品进行加标回收试验,回收率为96%～105%,方法检出限为0.12μg/L.     

Liquid-phase microextraction combined with graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry: A review

An overview of the combination of liquid-phase microextraction (LPME) techniques with graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry (GFAAS) is reported herein. The high sensitivity of GFAAS is significantly enhanced by its association with a variety of miniaturized solvent extraction approaches. LPME-GFAAS thus represents a powerful combination for determination of metals, metalloids and organometallic compounds at (ultra)trace level. Different LPME modes used with GFAAS are briefly described, and the experimental parameters that show an impact in those microextraction processes are discussed. Special attention is paid to those parameters affecting GFAAS analysis. Main issues found when coupling LPME and GFAAS, as well as those strategies reported in the literature to solve them, are summarized. Relevant applications published on the topic so far are included.     

浊点萃取-石墨炉原子吸收光谱法测定水样中痕量铝

提出了浊点萃取石墨炉原子吸收光谱法测定痕量铝的新方法。探讨了溶液pH、试剂浓度等实验条件对浊点萃取及测定灵敏度的影响。在最佳条件下,富集40 mL样品溶液,用石墨炉原子吸收光谱法测定,铝的检出限为0.045μg/L,铝的富集倍率为78.5倍。方法适用于自来水、河水及海水中痕量铝的测定。     

石墨炉原子吸收光谱法测定食盐中钡

建立了石墨炉原子吸收光谱法测定食盐中钡的方法,不需要对石墨管做任何处理,也无需对样品进行除盐处理,通过优化石墨炉升温程序,极大改善了食盐样品中钡测定的灵敏度和峰型。钡在0.00~50.0 μg/L浓度范围呈现良好的线性关系,相关系数优于0.999,检出限为0.650 mg/kg(以称样量0.200 g,定容至50 mL计算)。食盐样品钡加标回收率范围为81.3%~105.1%,相对标准偏差在8.9%以内。方法稳定可靠,准确度较高,适用于食盐中钡的测定。