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Flow Injection Atomic Absorption Spectrometry: The Kinetics Of Instrument Response, J. M. H. Appleton, Julian Tyson
Flow Injection Atomic Absorption Spectrometry: The Kinetics Of Instrument Response, J. M. H. Appleton, Julian Tyson
Chemistry Department Faculty Publication Series
The concept of dispersion coefficient is discussed with particular reference to flow injection atomic absorption spectrometry where the detector contributes appreciably to the analytical signal characteristics. Single- and parallel-tank models of instrument response are developed and critically examined. The progress made to date by investigators of nebuliser performance is briefly reviewed prior to developing a semi-empirical extended-tank model of instrument response. The capabilities of this model are explored by deriving a set of equations for instrument response, and comparing the predictions with experimental results. Agreement is generally good. Advantages of the modelling approach are discussed.