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Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer 2

Methods IGW, Müller-Sigmund

Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (Flame) Model: Analytik Jena, AAS Vario 6
Unit and Room: Mineralogy, Lab Build., R. 02011
Responsible: Sigrid Hirth-Walther, Angela Thiemann (Dr. Hiltrud Müller-Siegmund)
AA Spectrometry
Further information: http://www.minpet.uni-freiburg.de/englisch/analytik/aasE.html

Short Description:

Atomic absorption spectroscopy is a technique for determining the concentration of a particular metal element in a sample.

Picture of the Equipment

Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (Flame)g
 

Available Experiments/Techniques:

- Elemental analyses in solids and solutions are possible on ppm or ppb levels.
Special Equipment:

- AS 515S autosampler for 80 positions
- Various hollow cathode lamps
- Win AAS software

Measurements on the equipment are currently done by: Students after extensive training
Trained scientific service personal
 
Recent Publications, where this instrument was
important (citation):
Seelig U. and Bucher K. (2010) Halogens in water from the crystalline basement of the Gotthard rail base tunnel (central Alps). Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta. doi:10.1016/j.gca.2010.01.030 
 
Typical problems that may be solved with this instrument: Trace elemental composition of solids and solutions

 

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