Relative atomic transition probabilities for Na,Sc, Ti,Cr, Fe,Co, and Ni using flame atomic absorption spectroscopy

Relative atomic transition probabilities (A_ji), for Na, Sc, Ti, Cr, Fe, Co, and Ni, using flame atomic absorption spectroscopy have been determined. Absorption measurements in air-acetylene and nitrous oxide-acetylene flames using both line emission and continuum excitation sources were employed. A comprehensive discussion and critical evaluation of A_ji values for this work and others of comparable scope and design is included. The effect of the absorption line profile including hyperfine structure is discussed.