Recommended practice for chemical analysis by atomic absorption spectrometry Vapour generation atomic absorption spectrometry
Standards Australia
Specifies instrumentation, operating procedures and safety precautions for chemical analysis by vapour generation atomic absorption spectrometry. Elements covered by the recommended procedures are mercury, antimony, arsenic, bismuth, germanium, lead, selenium, tellurium and tin.
RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee CH-016 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 5 October 2016.
The following are represented on Technical Committee CH-016:
Australian Institute of Physics
Environmental Laboratory Industry Group
National Association of Testing Authorities Australia
National Measurement Institute
This Standard sets out recommendations for instrumentation and operating techniques suitable for chemical analysis by vapour generation atomic absorption spectrometry (VGAAS) and includes a summary of testing procedures and requirements for safe operation. Elements covered in the recommended procedures include mercury and the hydride-forming elements, i.e. antimony, arsenic, bismuth, germanium, lead, selenium, tellurium and tin.
NOTES:
1 Flame atomic absorption spectrometry and graphite furnace atomization techniques are dealt with in AS 2134.1 and AS 2134.2 respectively.
2 This Standard should be read in conjunction with the instrument manufacturer's recommendations.
| Document Type | Standard |
| Status | Current |
| Publisher | Standards Australia |
| ProductNote | Reconfirmed 28/10/2016. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2016 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 28/10/2016 |
| Committee | CH-016 |
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