Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer 1
Methods IGW, Müller-Sigmund
Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (Graphite furnace) | Model: | Perkin-Elmer 4110 ZL Zeeman |
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. This method uses a graphite-coated furnace to vaporize the sample. |
Picture of the Equipment
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Available Experiments/Techniques: - Elemental analyses in solids and solutions are possible on ppm or ppb levels. |
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Special Equipment: Perkin Elmer AS-72 auto-sampler for 40 samples . |
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Measurements on the equipment are currently done by: | Students after extensive training Trained scientific service personal |
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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 |
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Typical problems that may be solved with this instrument: | Elemental composition of solids and solutions. |
Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer 1 (this page as a pdf file)