Determination of elements in paints and paint scrapings by inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry using microwave assisted digestion |
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Authors: | Anna M. Paudyn and Roy G. Smith |
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Affiliation: | (1) Ontario Ministry of Labour, Occupational Health Laboratory, 101 Resources Road, M9P 3T1 Weston, Ontario, Canada |
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Abstract: | Summary Inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry (ICPAES) is applied to the determination of elements in paints and paint scrapings to evaluate potential occupational and environmental exposure to metals in paints. A microwave assisted digestion procedure of these materials using nitric and hydrofluoric acid mixtures under controlled pressure has been developed. The accuracy and repeatability of the recommended procedure for lead are documented and evaluated by analysing NIST SRM 1579 Powdered Lead Based Paint. Neutron activation analysis was applied as a reference method for other elements. A variety of industrial and domestic paints of different chemical composition were analysed. The advantages and limitations of microwave digestion of paints are discussed. |
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