Publication Date
1987
Journal or Book Title
Journal of Analytical Atomic Spectrometry
Abstract
A flow manifold that automatically dilutes solutions presented to a flame atomic absorption spectrometer while maintaining a constant flow to the nebuliser is described. The manifold is based on a fixed-speed pump, together with a computer-controlled stream switching valve and pump. The computer is also used for data acquisition and handling. In addition to the production of solutions for a conventional calibration procedure, the system is also used for a novel calibration procedure whereby the stock standard solution is automatically diluted by a known factor until its absorbance matches that of the sample. This null measurement method avoids the need to fit a curve to a set of calibration points. The performance of both methods compares favourably with the conventional procedure with errors ranging from 0.0 to 4% and no significant bias at the 99% confidence level. Problems with pulsations in the flow caused by peristaltic pump rollers were encountered with the consequent difficulties of accurate flow-rate measurement. Attempts to improve the speed of the method by the use of flow injection introduction were not successful owing to these pulsations in the flow.
Pages
217
Volume
2
License
UMass Amherst Open Access Policy
Recommended Citation
Bysouth, S. R. and Tyson, Julian, "Flow Manifold for Automated On-Line Dilution of Standards for Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometry and Its Use in a Null Measurement Method" (1987). Journal of Analytical Atomic Spectrometry. 1378.
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