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On-line microwave oven digestion flame atomic absorption analysis of solid samples

Amparo SalvadorMarcela BurgueraJosé Luis BurgueraM. De La GuardiaV. Carbonell

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Detection limitChemistryMicrowave ovenAnalytical chemistryBiochemistryAnalytical Chemistrylaw.inventionDigestion (alchemy)lawSlurryEnvironmental ChemistrySample preparationAtomic absorption spectroscopySpectroscopyFiltrationSludge

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Abstract A manifold has been developed for on-line microwave oven digestion and flame atomic absorption spectrometric (FAAS) determination of metallic elements in solid samples. The use of a closed flow system permits sample treatment before analysis by FAAS, the direct injection of slurries avoids a filtration step and the interconnection of two conventional rotary injection valves allows the rapid introduction of samples and standards. The determination of lead in sewage sludge was employed as a test system for the proposed on-line sample digestion manifold. The procedure has a limit of detection of 0.2 μg Pb g−1.

https://doi.org/10.1016/s0003-2670(00)80568-1