Atomic Spectroscopy, 1. General

José A. C. Broekaert

José A. C. Broekaert

Universität Dortmund, Fachbereich Chemie, Dortmund, Germany

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E. Hywel Evans

E. Hywel Evans

University of Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom

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First published: 15 October 2011

Abstract

The article contains sections titled:

1.

Introduction

2.

Basic Principles

2.1.

Atomic Structure

2.2.

Plasmas

2.3.

Emission and Absorption of Radiation

2.4.

Ionization

2.5.

Dissociation

2.6.

Sources and Atom Cells

2.7.

Analytical Atomic Spectrometry

3.

Spectrometric Instrumentation

3.1.

Figures of Merit of an Analytical Method

3.2.

Optical Spectrometers

3.2.1.

Optical Systems

3.2.2.

Detectors

3.2.3.

Nondispersive Spectrometers

3.3.

Mass Spectrometers

3.3.1.

Types of Mass Spectrometer

3.3.2.

Ion Detection

3.3.3.

Ion Extraction

3.4.

Data Acquisition and Processing

4.

Sample Introduction Devices

4.1.

Pneumatic Nebulization

4.2.

Ultrasonic Nebulization

4.3.

Hydride Generation

4.4.

Electrothermal Evaporation

4.4.1.

The Volatilization Process

4.4.2.

Types of Electrothermal Device

4.4.3.

Temperature Programming

4.4.4.

Analytical Performance

4.5.

Direct Solid Sampling

4.5.1.

Thermal Methods

4.5.2.

Slurry Atomization

4.5.3.

Arc and Spark Ablation

4.5.4.

Laser Ablation

4.6.

Cathodic Sputtering

5.

Comparison With Other Methods

5.1.

Power of Detection

5.2.

Analytical Accuracy

5.3.

Cost

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