| Abstract: | The use of a carbon rod atomizer for the analysis of lead in petroleum and petroleum products is described. Variables affecting sensitivity studied include: type of lead salt and type of solvent for standard and sample preparation, hydrogen diffusion flame, choice of analytical wavelength and interferences. For the 217.00-nm line, a sensitivity of 1·10-11 g (absolute) and for the 283.31-nm line, a detection limit of 2·10-12 g (absolute) are reported. Results of analysis of gasoline, used bunker heating oil, used jet engine lubricating oil, and crude oil for lead content are presented. An organic-to-aqueous solvent extraction system for lead is described. |
