Analysis of Low Lead and Cadmium Concentrations in Soil Extracts by Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry

An analytical procedure was derived to provide an accurate measurement of low lead (Pb) and cadmium (Cd) concentrations in soil extracts using graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry (GFAAS). Based on peak area measurements and with background correction, the use of 2% phosphoric acid as...

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Main Author: Jopony, Marcus
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Published: Universiti Putra Malaysia Press 1993
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spelling my.upm.eprints.30682013-05-27T07:05:30Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/3068/ Analysis of Low Lead and Cadmium Concentrations in Soil Extracts by Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry Jopony, Marcus An analytical procedure was derived to provide an accurate measurement of low lead (Pb) and cadmium (Cd) concentrations in soil extracts using graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry (GFAAS). Based on peak area measurements and with background correction, the use of 2% phosphoric acid as chemical modifier enables the GFAAS to give measurements of Pb and Cd concentration as low as 3 fLg dm-3 with a high degree of precision. The modifier ensures a single well-defined atomization peak of the analyte, and therefore higher sensitivity and accuracy in the measurements. Universiti Putra Malaysia Press 1993 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/3068/1/Analysis_of_Low_Lead_and_Cadmium_Concentrations_in.pdf Jopony, Marcus (1993) Analysis of Low Lead and Cadmium Concentrations in Soil Extracts by Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry. Pertanika Journal of Science & Technology, 1 (2). pp. 199-207. ISSN 0128-7680 English
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description An analytical procedure was derived to provide an accurate measurement of low lead (Pb) and cadmium (Cd) concentrations in soil extracts using graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry (GFAAS). Based on peak area measurements and with background correction, the use of 2% phosphoric acid as chemical modifier enables the GFAAS to give measurements of Pb and Cd concentration as low as 3 fLg dm-3 with a high degree of precision. The modifier ensures a single well-defined atomization peak of the analyte, and therefore higher sensitivity and accuracy in the measurements.
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author Jopony, Marcus
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Analysis of Low Lead and Cadmium Concentrations in Soil Extracts by Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry
author_facet Jopony, Marcus
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title Analysis of Low Lead and Cadmium Concentrations in Soil Extracts by Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry
title_short Analysis of Low Lead and Cadmium Concentrations in Soil Extracts by Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry
title_full Analysis of Low Lead and Cadmium Concentrations in Soil Extracts by Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry
title_fullStr Analysis of Low Lead and Cadmium Concentrations in Soil Extracts by Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry
title_full_unstemmed Analysis of Low Lead and Cadmium Concentrations in Soil Extracts by Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry
title_sort analysis of low lead and cadmium concentrations in soil extracts by graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrophotometry
publisher Universiti Putra Malaysia Press
publishDate 1993
url http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/3068/1/Analysis_of_Low_Lead_and_Cadmium_Concentrations_in.pdf
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