The atomic absorption spectroscopy of Tellurium

Telluiium can be determined by atomic absorption spetroscopy at 2143, 2359, and 2386 A The sensitivities for these lines are in the ratio of 1.9.9 187 With aqueous solutions, a Beckman triple-buiner (air-hydrogen) and a 5-pass optical system, the line 2143 Å has a sensitivity of 0.23 p.p.m , and a detection limit ot 0.076 p.p.m The sensitivities for this line in acqueous and organic solvents, and in air-hydrogen and air-acetylene flames were studied and the optimum conditions determined Where necessary, preconcentration of tellurium by coprecipitation with elemental arsenic, 01 by extraction of K₂Tel₆ or tellurium diethyldithiocarbomate with MIBK can be applied, the latter gives a two-fold enhancement in sensitivity compared with aqueous solutions.