Application of microemulsions in determination of chromium naphthenate in gasoline by flame atomic absorption spectroscopy

A new method using microemulsified samples is presented. It is for the determination of chromium naphthenate in gasoline by flame absorption spectroscopy. The method has the advantage of simplicity, speed and the use of aqueous standards for calibration instead of organic standards. Coexistent elements do not disturb the determination. Results obtained by this method were better than those obtained by other methods for the same samples.