ISSN:
1618-2650
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Abstract A method is described for measuring the gold content of integral and size-segregated samples of atmospheric particulate matter. After acid digestion and a liquid/ liquid extraction, the sample are analysed by Two-Colour Laser Induced Fluorescence in a graphite furnace. An absolute instrumental detection limit of 1 fg is achieved. Assuming a sampled volume of 1 m3, this corresponds to an atmospheric concentration of 50 fg m–3. Due to blank limited noise, the above limits increase to 20 fg and 1 pg m–3, respectively. Results of the analysis of filter samples as well as of size-segregated impactor samples are presented.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s0021663550345
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