AAS - Basics
AAS - Basics
Elements detectable by atomic absorption are highlighted in pink in this periodic table
BOLTZMANN DISTRUBUTION EQUATION
N*/No = e - ∆E/kT
N* –number of excited atoms
N – number of unexcited atoms
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∆E – difference in energies of two levels
K – Boltzmann constant
T – temperature of the flame
INSTRUMENTATION
Radiation source
Chopper
Atomiser
Monochromators
Detector
Amplifier
Read out device
Types of AAS
Radiation source
1. Hollow Cathode Lamp (HCL)
The cathode consists of a hollow cup. In the
cup is the element which is determined.
2. Non-flame atomiser
a). Total consumption burner
In this whole sample is atomised into the flame, hence named as
total consumption burner.
In this burner, the sample solution,
the fuel, and oxidizing gases are
passed through separate passages to
meet at the opening of the base of
flame. Then the flame breaks the
sample in liquid form into the
droplets which are evaporated and
burns. Leaving the residue which is
reduced to atoms.
Grating monochromator :-
it consists of a series of
parallel straight lines cut
into a plane surface
DETECTORS
READ OUT DEVICE