Analysis of Inorganic Substances (HSC SSCE Chemistry): Flashcards

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Instrumental Quantitative Techniques
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Concentration limit for instrumental techniques

Below 1 ppm

What AAS measures

Light absorbed by electrons in atoms

AAS lamp material requirement

Same element being tested

Five heavy metals of concern

Mercury (Hg), Lead (Pb), Aluminium (Al), Arsenic (As), Cadmium (Cd)

State of sample during AAS

Vaporised (individual gaseous atoms)

Purpose of calibration curve

Determine unknown concentration from absorbance

Colourimetry principle

Colour intensity proportional to concentration

Filter colour for blue solution

Yellow (complementary colour)

Sample container in colourimeter

Cuvet

Blank for colourimeter calibration

Distilled water (sets zero absorbance)

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