This practice is for optimizing the parameters used in the determination of trace elements in metals and alloys by the electrothermal atomic absorption spectrometric method. It also describes the practice for checking the spectrometer performance. The work is expected to be performed in a properly equipped laboratory by trained operators and appropriate disposal procedures are to be followed.

1. Scope

1.1 This practice covers the optimization of electrothermal atomic absorption spectrometers and the checking of spectrometer performance criteria.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.

This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

E50 Practices for Apparatus, Reagents, and Safety Considerations for Chemical Analysis of Metals, Ores, and Related Materials

E876 Practice for Use of Statistics in the Evaluation of Spectrometric Data

E1184 Practice for Determination of Elements by Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption Spectrometry

E1452 Practice for Preparation of Calibration Solutions for Spectrophotometric and for Spectroscopic Atomic Analysis

Keywords

characteristic mass; electrothermal atomic absorption; electrothermal atomic absorption spectrometry; graphite furnace; limit of detection; spectrometry;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 71.040.50 (Physicochemical methods of analysis)

Citing ASTM Standards

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