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(Reference retrieved automatically from Web of Science through information on FAPESP grant and its corresponding number as mentioned in the publication by the authors.)

Double tungsten coil atomic absorption spectrometer based on an acousto-optic tunable filter

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Author(s):
Jora, M. Z. [1] ; Nobrega, J. A. [2] ; Rohwedder, J. J. R. [1] ; Pasquini, C. [1]
Total Authors: 4
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Estadual Campinas, Inst Chem, BR-13083970 Campinas, SP - Brazil
[2] Univ Fed Sao Carlos, Dept Chem, BR-13565905 Sao Carlos, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 2
Document type: Journal article
Source: SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART B-ATOMIC SPECTROSCOPY; v. 103, p. 1-8, JAN-FEB 2015.
Web of Science Citations: 1
Abstract

An atomic absorption spectrometer based on a quartz acousto-optic tunable filter (AOTF) monochromator operating in the 271-453 nm range, is described. The instrument was tailored to study the formation and evolution of electrothermal atomic cloud induced either by one or two tungsten coils. The spectrometer also includes a fast response programmable photomultiplier module for data acquisition, and a power supply capable of driving two parallel tungsten coils independently. The atomization cell herein described was manufactured in PTFE and presents a new design with reduced size. Synchronization between the instant of power delivering to start the atomization process and the detection was achieved, allowing for monitoring the atomization and thermal events synchronously and in real time. Absorption signals can be sampled at a rate of a few milliseconds, compatible with the fast phenomena that occur with electrothermal metallic atomizers. The instrument performance was preliminarily evaluated by monitoring the absorption of radiation of atomic clouds produced by standard solutions containing chromium or lead. Its quantitative performance was evaluated by using Cr aqueous solutions, resulting in detection limits as low as 0.24 mu g L-1, and a relative standard deviation of 3%. (C) 2014 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 08/57808-1 - National Institute of Advanced Analytical Science and Technology
Grantee:Celio Pasquini
Support type: Research Projects - Thematic Grants
FAPESP's process: 12/01957-4 - Construction of an atomic absorption spectrometer and studies on the formation and evolution of the atomic cloud with ELETROTHERMAL atomization in a double tungsten coil system
Grantee:Manassés Zuliani Jora
Support type: Scholarships in Brazil - Master