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Atomic absorption is more sensitive to atomic emission when the excitation potential is greater than 3.5eV.

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Why does atomic absorption spectroscopy often have a low detection limit that atomic emission spectroscopy?

Atomic absorption spectroscopy typically has a lower detection limit compared to atomic emission spectroscopy because it measures the amount of light absorbed by atoms in a sample, which is more sensitive at low concentrations. Atomic emission spectroscopy, on the other hand, measures the intensity of light emitted by atoms, which can be affected by background noise and matrix effects, leading to a higher detection limit.


What kind of metals is atomic emission spectrometry especially sensitive for?

It is especially sensitive for alkali metals.


Is spectral interference more common in atomic emission spectroscopy or atomic absorption spectroscopy?

Spectral interference is more common in atomic emission spectroscopy due to overlapping spectral lines.


What is the simailarity and difference of flame emission and atomic absorption spectroscopy?

Both flame emission and atomic absorption spectroscopy are analytical techniques used to determine the concentration of elements in a sample. The main similarity is that they both rely on the excitation of atoms in the sample to emit or absorb specific wavelengths of light. The main difference is that in flame emission spectroscopy, the intensity of emitted light is measured, while in atomic absorption spectroscopy, the amount of light absorbed by the atoms is measured.


How do you find copper in brass using the spectrophotometer absorptions?

Digest (dissolve) a small portion of the brass in nitric acid. Then test the sample for copper content using an atomic emission or atomic absorption spectrometer.

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What are the strenghts of atomic absorption spectrometry compared to atomic emission spectrometry?

Atomic absorption spectrometry is more sensitive than atomic emission spectrometry.


Why does atomic absorption spectroscopy often have a low detection limit that atomic emission spectroscopy?

Atomic absorption spectroscopy typically has a lower detection limit compared to atomic emission spectroscopy because it measures the amount of light absorbed by atoms in a sample, which is more sensitive at low concentrations. Atomic emission spectroscopy, on the other hand, measures the intensity of light emitted by atoms, which can be affected by background noise and matrix effects, leading to a higher detection limit.


How atomic absorption and atomic emission are similar?

Atomic absorption and atomic emission are both analytical techniques used to identify and quantify elements in a sample based on their atomic properties. Both methods rely on the characteristic absorption or emission of light at specific wavelengths by the sample's atoms when they undergo electronic transitions. Additionally, they can both provide information about the concentration and presence of different elements in a sample.


What kind of metals is atomic emission spectrometry especially sensitive for?

It is especially sensitive for alkali metals.


Is spectral interference more common in atomic emission spectroscopy or atomic absorption spectroscopy?

Spectral interference is more common in atomic emission spectroscopy due to overlapping spectral lines.


What is the simailarity and difference of flame emission and atomic absorption spectroscopy?

Both flame emission and atomic absorption spectroscopy are analytical techniques used to determine the concentration of elements in a sample. The main similarity is that they both rely on the excitation of atoms in the sample to emit or absorb specific wavelengths of light. The main difference is that in flame emission spectroscopy, the intensity of emitted light is measured, while in atomic absorption spectroscopy, the amount of light absorbed by the atoms is measured.


What are the advantages of ICP-MS compare to atomic emission spectrometry and atomic absorption spectrometry?

ICP-MS allows multi-element analysis. It has a longer linear working range so fewer standards for calibration is needed as they can be spaced further apart. ICP-MS also has a higher sensitivity compared to atomic emission spectrometry or atomic absorption spectrometry.


Does atomic emission come from the sun?

there is no atomic emission from the sun.


Advantages and disadvantages of atomic emission spectrometry?

advantages of atomic emission


What analytical instruments can be used to identify the metal in a salt such as calcium carbonate?

Examples: emission spectrometry, flame photometry, atomic absorption, etc.


Why is atomic absorption not used for qualitative analysis?

For one thing, atomic absorption equipment is basically a fancier version of flame emission equipment (I'm unaware of any instrument capable of doing AA that can't also do FE), and flame emission doesn't require you to change tubes every time you want to check for another element.


Why is atomic emission more sensitive to flame instability than atomic absorption fluorescence?

Answer- Flames in atomic emission are more sensitive to flame instability because optimum excitation conditions vary widely from element to element. High temperatures are needed for excitation of some elements and low temperatures for others. The region of flame that gives rise to optimum line intensities varies from element to element. Flame is rarely use in atomic emission because atomization is more complete when using a plasma due to the production of high temperatures. Also the plasma helps reduce the ionization interference effects. In flame absorption, after the sample is nebulized by a flow of gaseous oxidant, mixed with a gaseous fuel and carried into the flame it is then atomized. Then some of the atoms in the gas ionize to form cations and electrons. In flame emission the sample is introduce with argon, carries the sample into the flame. The flame is suppose to atomize the sample, while the flow of gas takes the ions and electrons to be detected.