| Abstract: | Abstract Phosphor luminescence, resulting from the incorporation of trace metal ions into a solid state crystal lattice, has been applied to the quantitative determination of lead and bismuth. The relative fluorescence intensity is linear for 15 to 100 ng of bismuth per spot on calcium carbonate. Lead(II), preconcentrated by co-precipitation with calcium oxalate, can be determined at the ng per ml level by measurement of luminescence after ignition of oxalate to oxide; results are reproducible and the calibration curve is linear up to 15 μg of lead per 100 mg of calcium oxalate precipitate. |
