A kinetic theory of atomisation for non-flame atomic-absorption spectrometry with a graphite furnace. Part II. Analytical applications of kinetic information for copper

Abstract

Kinetic information for the atomisation of copper in a heated graphite furnace has been used to derive analytical parameters that are encountered in atomic-absorption determinations. Equations have been derived to describe quantitatively pre-atomisation heating losses, the advantages to be gained from operating under stopped gas flow conditions and the relative merits of signal peak height and signal integration measurements.