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A System to Create Stable Nanoparticle Aerosols from Nanopowders
Published on: July 26, 2016
Aerosol deposition in furnace atomization
1Department of Analytical Chemistry, University of New South Wales, P.O. Box 1, Kensington, N.S.W., Australia 2033.
Abstract:
A novel approach to sample deposition in furnace atomization is suggested, which obviates the need for skilled application of microvolumes by syringe. The analyte in aerosol form is deposited under controlled conditions on the internal surface areas of graphite furnaces. Precision approaching that of flame atomization systems is achieved and at the same time, concentrational sensitivity may be increased simply by extending the deposition time. The amount of analyte deposited in the furnace is restricted only by the sample volume available and the matrix concentration. A single standard can be used to construct a calibration curve by simply varying the aerosol deposition time.
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