Atomic Absorption and Emission Spectroscopy

Atomic Spectroscopy: The Main Components of Atomic Absorption Spectrometers, Elements Which Can be Analysed by Atomic Spectroscopy; The Theory of Atomic Spectroscopy: The Relationship Between Light Absorption and Concentration, The Light Source, The Monochromator; Atomic Absorption - From Sample to Flame: Sample Preparation, The Nebuliser; Flameless Atom Cells: The Limitations of Flame Atomisation, Electrothermal Atomisation, Problems in Electrothermal Atomisation, Hydride Methods, Cold Vapour Determination of Mercury; Background Correction in Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy: Causes of Background Interference, Principles of Background Correction Techniques; Atomic Emission Spectroscopy: Revision of the Principles of Atomic Emission Spectroscopy, Flame Emission Spectroscopy, The Microwave Induced Plasma; Perspectives - Present and Future.