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determination of concentration by the ability of atoms to absorb radiant energy of specific wavelengths.

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a·tom·ic ab·sorp·tion spec·tro·pho·tom·e·try

(ă-tom'ik ab-sōrp'shŭn spek'trō-fō-tom'ĕ-trē)

Determination of concentration by the ability of atoms to absorb radiant energy of specific wavelengths.

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The presence of iron was confirmed by atomic absorption spectroscopy.

Chemical identification of materials recovered in an archaeological excavation at Sandpoint, Idaho

In this article I explain why I wrote the set of teaching notes on Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS) and why they look the way they do.

Developing a transdisciplinary teaching implement for Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy

The TFHRC researchers began their approach to this analysis by removing the binder from the hot mix, using either combustion or solvent extraction; extracting the aggregate residue with acid; analyzing it for calcium either by atomic absorption spectroscopy or ion exchange chromatography; and back-calculating the lime content.

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The chemical analysis of the powder were carried out by X-ray diffraction (XRD), fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, scaning electron microscopy (SEM), atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS) and chemical analysis.

Synthesis of crystalline hydroxyapatite from coral (Gergonacea sp) and cytotoxicity evaluation

The quantitative analysis of glass by atomic absorption spectroscopy, Forensic Science (1976) 8:217-227.

Elemental analysis of glass

Microwave-digested samples were analyzed for selenium by electrothermal atomic absorption spectroscopy (ET-AAS; Perkin-Elmer 5100 PC Atomic Absorption Spectrometer; method of standard additions) at the Ecochemistry Laboratory, Applied Ecology Research Group, University of Canberra, Australia (4).

Increased selenium concentrations in Seronorm trace elements serum (Level 2)

The amount of lead released was measured by flame atomic absorption spectroscopy. The ceramic plate released 29.6 [micro]g/mL of lead into the leaching solution, a level exceeding the FDA compliance guideline of [less than or equal to] 3 [micro]g/mL.

Childhood lead poisoning from commercially manufactured French Ceramic Dinnerware--New York City, 2003

Atomic absorption spectroscopy and flame photometry are invaluable for testing wine for minor elements; including copper, calcium, silver, potassium, sodium and magnesium.

Instrumentation takes the guesswork from enology

Blood lead levels were determined using graphite furnace atomic absorption spectroscopy at the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene (WSLH; Madison, WI).

Reductions in blood lead overestimate reductions in brain lead after repeated succimer regimens in a rodent model of childhood lead exposure

In atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS), mercury atoms are detected by measuring their absorbance of light from a mercury source lamp at a characteristic wavelength.

Advanced detection methods provide trace element gas analysis. (Instrument: technology improves)

Also described are software and data stations, spectroscopy systems and systems for environmental analysis, including atomic absorption spectroscopy, total organic carbon and total nitrogen analysis systems, TOC/TN on-line analyzers and environmental systems.