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).     

Displacement-dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction coupled with graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry for the selective determination of trace silver in environmental and geological samples

A novel displacement-dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction method was developed for the selective determination of trace silver in complicated samples by graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry. This method involves two steps of dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction (DLLME). Firstly, copper ion reacted with diethyldithiocarbamate (DDTC) to form Cu-DDTC complex and extracted with DLLME procedure using carbon tetrachloride (extraction solvent) and methanol (dispersive solvent); then, the sedimented phase was dispersed into the sample solution containing silver ion with methanol and another DLLME procedure was carried out. Because the stability of Ag-DDTC is larger than that of Cu-DDTC, Ag⁺ can displace Cu²⁺ from the pre-extracted Cu-DDTC and thus the preconcentration of Ag⁺ was achieved. Potential interference from co-existing transition metal ions with lower DDTC complex stability was largely eliminated as they cannot displace Cu²⁺ from Cu-DDTC complex. The tolerance limits for the co-existing ions were increased by a long way compared with conventional DLLME. Under the optimal conditions, the limit of detection was 20 ng L⁻¹ (3σ) for silver with a sample volume of 5.0 mL, and an enhancement factor of 72 was achieved. The proposed method was successfully applied to determine of trace silver in some environmental and geological samples with satisfactory results.     

Multiwalled carbon nanotubes microcolumn preconcentration and determination of gold in geological and water samples by flame atomic absorption spectrometry

The potential of multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWNTs) as solid-phase extraction adsorbent for the separation and preconcentration of gold has been investigated. Gold could be adsorbed quantitatively on MWNTs in the pH range of 1–6, and then eluted completely with 2 mL of 3% thiourea in 1 mol L^− 1 HCl solution at a flow rate of 0.5 mL min^− 1. A new method using a microcolumn packed with MWNTs as sorbent has been developed for the preconcentration of trace amount of Au prior to its determination by flame atomic absorption spectrometry. Parameters influencing the preconcentration of Au, such as pH of the sample, sample flow rate and volume, elution solution and interfering ions, have been examined and optimized. Under the optimum experimental conditions, the detection limit of this method for Au was 0.15 µg L^− 1 with an enrichment factor of 75, and the relative standard deviation (R.S.D) was 3.1% at the 100 µg L^− 1 Au level. The method has been applied for the determination of trace amount of Au in geological and water samples with satisfactory results.     

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.     

Automated on-line separation preconcentration system for palladium determination by graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry and its application to palladium determination in environmental and food samples

A flow injection (FI) system was used to develop an efficient on-line sorbent extraction preconcentration system for palladium by graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry (GFAAS). The investigated metal was preconcentrated on a microcolumn packed with 1,5-bis(di-2-pyridyl)methylene thiocarbohydrazide immobilized on silica gel (DPTH-gel). The palladium is eluted with 40 μl of HCl 4 M and directly introduced into the graphite furnace. The detection limit for palladium under the optimum conditions was 0.4 ng ml⁻¹. This procedure was employed to determine palladium in different samples.     

Single drop microextraction combined with graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry for determination of lead in biological samples

Single drop microextraction combined with graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry is introduced for the determination of trace lead in water samples. A drop of 1-phenyl-3-methyl-4-benzoyl-5-pyrazolone (PMBP) dissolved in benzene was held at the tip of a microsyringe and immerged into the sample solution which was stirred, the solvent drop interacts with the sample solution, and the analyte was extracted into the drop and concentrated. After extracting for a period of time, the drop was retracted into the microsyringe and directly injected into graphite furnace for GFAAS determination of Pb. Several factors affecting the extraction efficiency, such as pH of sample solution, drop volume, stirring rate and extraction time, were optimized. Under the optimized conditions, an enhancement factor of 16 was achieved, and the detection limits for Pb were 25 ng L⁻¹. The relative standard deviation for seven replicate determination of 10 ng mL⁻¹ Pb was 6.1%. The method was applied to determine trace Pb in biological samples with satisfactory results. Correspondence: Pei Liang, Key Laboratory of Pesticide & Chemical Biology of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, P.R. China     

石墨炉原子吸收法测定石脑油中微量砷

试样用四氢呋喃（THF）有机溶剂稀释,以硝酸镍为基体改进剂,研究采用石墨炉原子吸收法直接进样测定石脑油中的砷量。研究表明,砷量在0～50μg／L范围内线性关系良好,回收率93％～104％。     

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。     

Effectiveness of linearization of calibration curves in Zeeman graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry

A theoretical analysis is made of the effect of analytical line broadening and of non-absorbable radiation in the light source on the shape of concentration curves in Zeeman graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry. These results have been used in a systematic study of the effect of spectrometer slit width and hollow-cathode lamp (HCL) current on linearization of calibration graphs for 11 elements: Ag, Au, Bi, Cd, Co, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni, Pb, and Sb. The effectiveness of linearization throughout the analytical range covered was estimated experimentally on series of 25–30 solutions. Three solutions in each series were used as standards for constructing the calibration graph, the others serving to evaluate the linearization effectiveness. Increasing the slit width and decreasing the HCL current compared to the standard measurement conditions have permitted us to reach a sufficiently high effectiveness of linearization for all the elements studied, with the exception of Ni. The maximum deviation of experimental points from the linear graph under optimum conditions does not exceed 6%. The effect of the Δ parameter used in the computational algorithm on linearization effectiveness is investigated.     

Determination of arsenic content in natural water by graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry after collection as molybdoarsenate on activated carbon

A sample solution containing less than 0.5 μg of As was adjusted to pH 2. As in the solution was collected on activated carbon (AC) as molybdoarsenate. The AC was directly introduced as an AC suspension into a graphite furnace atomizer, and the concentration of As was determined by atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS). This method is relatively free from interference caused by coexisting ions. The calibration curve was linear up to 0.1 mg l⁻¹, and limit of detection of As was 0.004 mg l⁻¹. When 1000 ml of sample solution is preconcentrated to 5 ml (enrichment factor is 200-fold) 0.02 μg l⁻¹ of As could be determined, and relative standard deviation was below 4.0% (by the deuterium background correction system). The method was applied to sea water and well water, and the sum of As(III) and As(V) was determined with satisfactory results.     

A novel separation/preconcentration system based on solidification of floating organic drop microextraction for determination of lead by graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry

Solidified floating organic drop microextraction (SFODME) was successfully used as a sample preparation method for graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry (GFAAS). 20 μL of 1-undecanol containing dithizone as the chelating agent (2 × 10⁻⁴ mol L⁻¹) was transferred to the water samples containing lead ions, and the solution was stirred for the prescribed time. The sample vial was cooled in an ice bath for 5 min. The solidified extract was transferred into a conical vial where it melted immediately, and then 10 μL of it was analyzed by GFAAS.Factors that influence the extraction and complex formation, such as pH, concentration of dithizone, extraction time, sample volume, and ionic strength were optimized. Under the optimized conditions, a good relative standard deviation of ±5.4% at 10 ng L⁻¹ and detection limit of 0.9 ng L⁻¹ were obtained. The procedure was applied to tap water, well water, river water and sea water, and accuracy was assessed through the analysis of certified reference water or recovery experiments.     

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.     

Direct determination of germanium in botanical samples by graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry with palladium-zirconium as chemical modifier

A method has been described for the direct determination of trace levels of germanium by graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry (GFAAS) using chemical matrix modification technique. The stabilization and the pyrolysis temperatures for germanium were investigated with various chemical modifiers including palladium, palladium–magnesium, palladium–strontium and palladium–zirconium. The highest pyrolysis temperature and highest integrated absorbance were obtained using palladium–zirconium modifier, and the severe matrix interference from sulfate can be eliminated. The characteristic mass and absolute detection limit (3σ) of germanium were found to be 16 and 12 pg, respectively. The proposed method was applied to the determination of trace levels of germanium in botanical samples with a recovery range of 92–106%. The hydride generation atomic fluorescence spectrometric (HGAFS) method was employed to analyze the samples and the results agree well with those obtained by GFAAS. The contents of germanium in standard reference materials were determined and the results were in good agreement with the reference values.     

石墨炉原子吸收法测定3-苯基丙烯酸酯类化合物中微量钯

利用高灵敏的石墨炉原子吸收法,在V(HCl):V(HNO3):V(H2O)＝5:1:94混合酸介质中测定苯基丙烯酸酯类化合物中的钯量.已纯化样品钯量的平均值是6.76 μg/g,标准相对偏差是4.8%,平均回收率为99.3%;未纯化样品钯量的平均值是121.2 μg/g,平均相对偏差是5.4%.还讨论酸介质对测定钯吸光度的影响,通过比较找到了合适的酸介质组成.     

Ammonium pyrrolidinedithiocarbamate-modified activated carbon micro-column extraction for the determination of As(III) in water by graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry

A simple and selective method using ammonium pyrrolidinedithiocarbamate modified activated carbon (APDC-AC) as solid phase extractant has been developed for speciation of As(III) in water samples. At pH 1.8–3.0, As(III) could be adsorbed quantitatively by APDC-AC, and then eluted completely with 2.0 mL of 0.1 mol L⁻¹ HNO₃, while As(V) could almost not be retained at pH 1–7. Effects of acidity, sample flow rate, concentration of elution solution and interfering ions on the recovery of As(III) have been systematically investigated. Under the optimal conditions, the adsorption capacity of APDC-AC for As(III) is 7.3 mg g⁻¹. The detection limit (3σ) of As(III) is 0.05 ng mL⁻¹ for graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry (GFAAS) with enrichment factor of 50, and the relative standard deviation (RSD) is 4.1% (n = 9, C = 5 ng mL⁻¹). The method has been applied to the determination of trace As(III) in water, and the recoveries of As(III) are 100 ± 10%. Correspondence: Yiwei Wu, Department of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Hubei Normal University, Huangshi 435002, P.R. China     

析相微萃取-石墨炉原子吸收法测定地质样品中痕量金

以MIBK为络合剂和提取剂,乙醇为助溶剂,建立了析相微萃取-石墨炉原子吸收法测定地质样品中痕量金的分析方法。详细探讨了金的不同析相微萃取体系的特性及析相规律,优化了金-MIBK体系的最佳析相微萃取条件及石墨炉升温程序。所建立的方法线性范围为0.006~1.0μg/L,检出限为0.0013μg/L,相对标准偏差为1.5%(n=11),用于国家地质标准参考物质(GBW07289)的测定,分析结果与推荐值吻合。     

二苯硫脲-醋酸丁酯萃取-石墨炉原子吸收法测定地球化学样品中痕量银

对石墨炉原子吸收光谱法测定地球化学样品中痕量银进行了研究。样品经盐酸、硝酸、硫酸、高氯酸溶解,在盐酸(1.2mol/L)介质中用醋酸丁酯萃取银与二苯硫脲螯合物,用石墨炉原子吸收光谱法测定地球化学样品中痕量银,方法检出限为0.011ng/mL,相对标准偏差(RSD,n=11)为6.0%~12.2%,加标回收率为96.00%~105.00%。能满足地球化学样品中银含量为0.02~5μg/g范围内银测定的准确度和精密度的要求。     

Evaluation of ammonia as diluent for serum sample preparation and determination of selenium by graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry

A method for the determination of total selenium in serum samples by graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry was evaluated. The method involved direct introduction of 1:5 diluted serum samples (1% v/v NH₄OH+0.05% w/v Triton X-100^®) into transversely heated graphite tubes, and the use of 10 μg Pd+3 μg Mg(NO₃)₂ as chemical modifier. Optimization of the modifier mass and the atomization temperature was conducted by simultaneously varying such parameters and evaluating both the integrated absorbance and the peak height/peak area ratio. The latter allowed the selection of compromise conditions rendering good sensitivity and adequate analyte peak profiles. A characteristic mass of 49 pg and a detection limit (3s) of 6 μg 1⁻¹ Se, corresponding to 30 μg l⁻¹ Se in the serum sample, were obtained. The analyte addition technique was used for calibration. The accuracy was assessed by the determination of total selenium in Seronorm™ Trace Elements Serum Batch 116 (Nycomed Pharma AS). The method was applied for the determination of total selenium in ten serum samples taken from individuals with no known physical affection. The selenium concentration ranged between 79 and 147 μg l⁻¹, with a mean value of 114±22 μg l⁻¹.     

Dispersive liquid phase microextraction (DLPME) combined with graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry (GFAAS) for determination of trace Co and Ni in environmental water and rice samples

A new method of dispersive liquid phase microextraction (DLPME) combined with graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry (GFAAS) was proposed for the determination of trace Co and Ni using 1-(2-pyridylazo) 2-naphthol (PAN) as chelating reagent. Several factors influencing the microextraction efficiency of Co and Ni and their subsequent determinations, such as pH, extraction and disperser solvent type and their volume, concentration of the chelating agent, extraction time and ashing temperature and atomization temperature were studied, and the optimized experimental conditions were established. After extraction, the enrichment factors were 101 and 200 for Co and Ni, respectively. The detection limits of the method were 21 and 33 pg/mL for Co and Ni, and the relative standard deviations (R.S.Ds.) for five determinations of 0.5 ng/mL Co and Ni were 7.5% and 8.2%, respectively. The results for the determination of Co and Ni in East Lake water, Yangtse River water, Dongbei rice and spiked samples have demonstrated the accuracy, recovery and applicability of the proposed method. To validate the proposed method, two certified reference materials of Environment Water (GSBZ50009-88) and NIES No.10-b rice flour were analyzed, and the determined values were in good agreement with the certified values.     

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.