scholarly journals BIOMONITORING OF AIR POLLUTION WITH ZINC IN CROATIA STUDIED BY MOSS SAMPLES AND ICP-AES

2017 ◽  
Vol 33 (1-2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ivana Vučković ◽  
Zdravko Špirić ◽  
Trajče Stafilov ◽  
Vladimir Kušan
Keyword(s):  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Microwave Digestion ◽  
Anthropogenic Pollution ◽  
Atomic Emission ◽  
Atomic Emission Spectrometry ◽  
Emission Spectrometry ◽  
Moss Species ◽  
Inductively Coupled ◽  
Zn Content ◽  
Microwave Digestion System

A b s t r a c t: Samples from different moss species were collected from 121 sampling sites evenly distributed over the territory of Croatia, during the summer and autumn of 2010. Moss samples were totally digested by using microwave digestion system and analysed by using atomic emission spectrometry with inductively coupled plasma (ICP-AES). Descriptive statistics were made from analyses of zinc in all moss samples. The content of Zn varies between 11.6 mg kg–1 and 77.1 mg kg–1. The median value of Zn content is 24.8 mg kg–1 which is similar to the median value obtained in investigation in 2005 (29.0 mg kg–1). Map of distribution of zinc shows the sites of the country with higher levels of this element. High contents of Zn were found in moss samples collected from the vicinity of Sisak, region of Podravina and Rijeka as a result of anthropogenic pollution. By the comparison of median value found in moss samples from neighboring and Balkan countries as well as Norway, it can be noted that the median for Zn in Croatia has the lowest value.

scholarly journals Microwave Digestion for Determination of Aluminum, Boron, and 13 Other Elements in Plants by Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometry

1997 ◽  
Vol 80 (3) ◽  
pp. 647-650 ◽  
Author(s):  
Da-Hai Sun ◽  
James K Waters ◽  
Thomas P Mawhtnney
Keyword(s):  
Hydrofluoric Acid ◽  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Microwave Digestion ◽  
Atomic Emission ◽  
Atomic Emission Spectrometry ◽  
Emission Spectrometry ◽  
Plasma Atomic Emission ◽  
Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometry ◽  
Inductively Coupled

Abstract A microwave digestion procedure was developed for determining aluminum and boron and 13 other elements in plant tissues by inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry (ICP-AES). The sample (0.5 g) was digested in a closed Teflon vessel with 10 mL concentrated nitric acid and 3 mL hydrofluoric acid, and further digested in an open Teflon vessel with 5 mL hydrogen peroxide. Excess hydrofluoric acid was eliminated by adding 0.2 g silicon (IV) oxide. Four National Institute of Standards and Technology standard reference materials (apple leaves, peach leaves, tomato leaves, and pine needles) were analyzed to test the reliability of the method. The excellent recoveries indicate that the proposed procedure is simple and effective for determination of Al, B, Ba, Ca, Cr, Cu, Fe, K, Mg, Mn, Na, P, S, Sr, and Zn in plants.

Determination of Alloy and Impurity Elements in the WC-Co Based Cemented Carbide by Microwave Digestion - Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometry

2012 ◽  
Vol 271-272 ◽  
pp. 222-226
Author(s):  
Yong Cheng
Keyword(s):  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Microwave Digestion ◽  
Atomic Emission ◽  
Atomic Emission Spectrometry ◽  
Emission Spectrometry ◽  
Control Parameters ◽  
Plasma Atomic Emission ◽  
Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometry ◽  
Inductively Coupled

Using high-pressure sealed microwave heating method, the WC-Co based cemented carbide samples were digested completely by nitric acid and phosphoric acid (VHNO3: VH3PO4 = 5:1). Then the digestion solution was diluted with water to a constant volume, and directly using inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry (ICP-OES) determination of the content of 0.005 to 10% Co and 0.005 ~ 1% of Fe, Nb, Ta, V, Cr, Mo and Ni. This paper examine the best digestion conditions, including reagent composition, ratio, and microwave control parameters, etc., then establish a set of microwave digestion and by complex reactions with inorganic reagents to stabilize the high tungsten matrix digestion method, in order to quickly and completely digest the tungsten-cobalt-based samples and avoid the generation of tungsten acid precipitation resulting in the loss of some of the analyte and impact of organic complex agents on the spectral determination. The results showed that: the control parameters of using 5 min to heat the sample to 130 °C and keep for 5 min, then heated to 190 °C in 5 min and keep for 15 min is better to maintain the digestion. By optimizing elemental analysis line, ICP measurement parameters and matrix matching and synchronization of background correction method, the high tungsten matrix effects and spectral interference are eliminated; ensure the detection performance of the method. Background equivalent concentration of 5μg/L (Nb) ~ 18μg/L (Fe), elements of the detection limit of 4μg/L (Nb) ~ 13μg/L (Fe), which used for the determination of impurities in the alloy or elements with the results is RSD <3%, recovery 97.0% ~ 103.5% corresponding with the national standard examination method.

Microwave digestion of tree foliage for multi-element analysis

1989 ◽  
Vol 19 (8) ◽  
pp. 981-985 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y. P. Kalra ◽  
D. G. Maynard ◽  
F. G. Radford
Keyword(s):  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Microwave Digestion ◽  
Atomic Emission ◽  
Atomic Emission Spectrometry ◽  
Emission Spectrometry ◽  
Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometry ◽  
Digestion Method ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Inductively Coupled ◽  
Multi Element Analysis

A microwave digestion procedure was developed for multi-element determinations in tree foliage by inductively coupled plasma–atomic emission spectrometry. The procedure involved the sequential digestion of 0.500 g of plant material with HNO3 (10 mL), H2O2 (1 mL), and HCl (2 mL) at 90% power for 30 min, 90% power for 15 min, and 30% power for 10 min, respectively. The proposed method gave Ca, Mg, K, Na, Mn, P, and S results in good agreement with the National Institute of Standards and Technology plant reference materials. Iron and aluminum concentrations were 20 to 30% lower than the certified National Institute of Standards and Technology values. Recovery of standard additions of the elements tested (including iron and aluminum) ranged from 93 to 105%. The proposed digestion method provides accurate and precise results for multi-element analysis on one solution. In addition, HClO4, an extreme laboratory hazard, has been replaced in the digestion procedure by H2O2. The microwave digestion method has been used successfully in our laboratory for over 1 year for routine analysis and for a quality assurance program using a variety of plant materials. With this method 36 to 48 samples per person per day can be prepared for inductively coupled plasma–atomic emission spectrometry analysis.

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