Ebdon L., Evans E.H., Fisher A.S., Hill S.J. An Introduction to Analytical Atomic Spectrometry

Wiley, Chichester, 1998, 193 pages, ISBN10: 047197417XAn Introduction to Analytical Atomic Spectrometry is a thoroughly revised and updated version of the highly successful book by Les Ebdon, An Introduction to Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy. The change in title reflects the number of significant developments in the field of atomic spectrometry since publication of the earlier book. New topics include plasma atomic emission spectrometry and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry.Key featuresSelf assessment questions throughout book to test understanding
Keywords highlighted to facilitate revision
Practical exercises using modern techniques
Comprehensive bibliography for further readingThe accessibility of An Introduction to Analytical Atomic Spectrometry, makes it an ideal revision text for postgraduates, or for those studying the subject by distance learning.Overview of Analytical Atomic Spectrometry
Historical
Optical spectroscopy
Mass spectrometry
Basic Instrumentation
Optical spectroscopy
Mass spectrometry
Basic Theory
Atomic absorption
Atomic emission
Atomic fluorescence
Atomic mass spectrometry
Practice
Calibration and analysis
Sensitivity and limit of detection
Interferences and Errors
Interferences
Operator errors
Applications
Clinical, food and organic samples
Petrochemicals
Agricultural samples
Waters and effluents
Geochemical and mineralogical samples
MetalsFlame Atomic Absorption Spectrometry
Theory
Instrumentation
Sources
Flames
Sample introduction and sample atomization
Burner design
Spectrometers
Sensitivity and Limit of Detection
Interferences and Errors
Spectral interferences
Ionization interferences
Chemical interferences
ApplicationsElectrothermal Atomization
Historical Development
Heated Graphite Atomizers
Other Atomizers
Atomization Mechanisms
Thermodynamic considerations
Kinetic considerations
Interferences
Physical interferences
Background absorption
Memory effects
Chemical interferences
Methods of Overcoming Interferences
Control of furnace temperature
The effect of the orientation of tube heating
Isothermal operation
Matrix modification
The STPF concept
Other Electrothermal Techniques
Furnace atomic non-thermal excitation spectrometry (FANES)
Furnace atomization plasma emission spectrometry (FAPES)
Applications
The Relative Merits of Electrothermal Atomization
Advantages of electrothermal atomization
Disadvantages of electrothermal atomizationPlasma Atomic Emission Spectrometry
Theory
Atomic transitions
Broadening
Excitation Sources
Flame sources
Plasma sources
Flames vs plasmas
Flame Atomic Emission Spectrometry
Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometry
Plasma generation
Radiofrequency generators
Sample introduction
Excitation
Monochromators
Detectors
Data handling
Performance characteristics
Applications
Other Flame-like Plasma Sources
Microwave plasmas
Direct current plasmas
Solid Sampling Plasma Sources
Arcs and sparks
Glow dischargesInductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry
Sample Introduction
Ionization
Ion Sampling
Mass Analysis
Quadrupole mass analysis
Magnetic sector mass analysis
Resolution
Ion Detection and Signal Handling
Performance
Applications
Isotope ratio analysis
Isotope dilution analysisAtomic Fluorescence Spectrometry
Theory
Instrument Design
Sources
Atomization
Flames
Electrothermal atomizerSpecial Sample Introduction Techniques
Pulse Nebulization
Other Discrete Sampling Devices
Slotted Tube Atomizer
Flow Injection
Vapour Generation
Hydride generation
Cold vapour generation
Other vapour techniques
Chromatography
Solid Sampling Techniques
NebulizersAppendices
Revision Questions
Practical Exercises
Calculations
Laboratory Exercises
Operation and Optimization of an Atomic Absorption Spectrometer and Determination of Magnesium in Synthetic Human Urine
Determination of Sodium in Soil Extracts by Atomic Emission Spectrometry
Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption Spectrometry
Speciation of Arsenic Compounds by Ion-exchange Highperformance Liquid Chromatography with Hydride Generation Atomic Fluorescence Detection
Introduction to Isotope Dilution Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry