The indirect determination of organic compounds by atomic absorption spectrometry

The feasibility of determining indirectly certain organic compounds by precipitation of insoluble silver compounds and determining the excess silver(I) by atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS) has been demonstrated. The determination of other compounds, such as alkylated barbiturates and mercaptans by similar methodology should be possible. Although direct AAS methods are preferable to indirect methods, the insolubility of many silver salts, the inherent sensitivity of the AAS method for silver, and the speed and convenience of AAS methodology suggests that under certain conditions, an indirect AAS method may be appropriate and the method of choice.