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Flame Photometry: Overview

Alev fotometrisi veya alev emisyon spektrometresi, bir numune çözeltisini uyarmak için bir alev kullanır.
Alevler, atomizasyon için yeterli enerjiye, ilgili dalga boylarında düşük emisyon ve absorpsiyona ve düşük gaz hızlarında çalışabilme yeteneğine sahip olmalıdır.
Bütan-hava ve doğal gaz-hava alevleri düşük sıcaklıklar nedeniyle daha az hassas olduğundan, tipik olarak propan-hava alevleri kullanılır.
Alev fotometreleri, numune çözeltisini bir sis veya aerosole dönüştürmek için bir nebulizatör-brülör sistemi kullanır. İki ana brülör türü vardır.
Ön karışım veya laminer akışlı brülörler, buharlaşma odasında ince bir sis oluşturur ve bu sis daha sonra brülör kafasına ulaşmadan önce yakıt ve oksidan gazlarla karıştırılır.
Toplam tüketim veya türbülanslı akış brülörleri, numune çözeltisini, yakıt gazını ve oksidan gazı ayrı ayrı taşıyan ve yalnızca brülör ucunda karışmalarına izin veren üç eşmerkezli tüpten oluşur.

alev fotometresi: genel bakış

Alev fotometresi, alev emisyon spektrometresi olarak da bilinir, bir numunede bulunan elementlerin nitel ve nicel analizi için bir uyarılma enerjisi kaynağı olarak alev kullanılarak kullanılan bir tekniktir. Alev fotometresi kavramı, belirli elementlerin alevlerde uyarıldığında karakteristik radyasyon yaydığını keşfeden Kirchhoff ve Bunsen tarafından 1860'ların başında gerçekleştirildi. Bu amaçla geliştirilen ilk cihaz, bir Bunsen alevi kullanılarak bitki külündeki sodyumu (Na) ölçmek için kullanıldı. Ancak zorluk, numuneyi aleve sokmanın en etkili yolunu bulmaktı. 1929'da Lundegardh bir nebülizatör tanıtana kadar, numunenin aleve tekrarlanabilir bir şekilde sokulmasına izin veren önemli bir atılım yapılmadı.

Alev emisyon spektrometresinde, nebülizatör sıvı bir numuneyi ince bir sis veya aerosole dönüştürür. Bu, numuneyi içeren bir kılcal tüpün ucundan yüksek basınçlı bir gaz akımı geçirilerek ve bir püskürtme odasına aspire edilerek elde edilir. Üretilen aerosol daha sonra brülöre geçirilir, burada alev ısısı onu çözer ve uçucu hale gelen ve analiz için serbest atomlar üreten kuru parçacıklar oluşturur.

İlk aletler, atom emisyon çizgilerini dağıtmak ve yakalamak için kuvars prizma spektrografları ve fotografik kayıtlar kullanırdı. Ancak, optik filtrelerdeki ve elektrikli fotodedektörlerdeki gelişmeler bu bileşenlerin yerini alarak hassasiyeti ve kolaylığı artırdı.

Alev fotometresi, numune çözeltisinin ince bir sis veya aerosole dönüştürüldüğü bir nebülizatöre sokulmasını içerir. Daha sonra atomize edilmiş numune, hava veya oksijen ve propan veya asetilen gibi bir yakıt gazıyla birlikte aleve girer. Alev, numunedeki atomlara enerji vermek için gerekli termal uyarımı sağlar. Bu uyarılmış atomlar gevşerken, yayılan radyasyonları bir fotosel veya fotoçoğaltıcı tarafından tespit edilir.

Alev fotometresi özellikle sodyum, potasyum, lityum ve kalsiyum elementlerinin ölçülmesinde etkilidir. Alev fotometresinde kullanılan alev tipik olarak 1900-2000 °C sıcaklık aralığına sahip bir propan-hava alevidir, ancak bütan-hava veya doğal gaz-hava gibi alternatif alevler de kullanılabilir. Alev fotometresinin, daha yüksek sıcaklıklar ve hava-asetilen gibi daha fazla indirgeyici alevler ve daha yüksek çözünürlüklü spektrometrik algılama kullanılarak üstesinden gelinebilecek bazı sınırlamaları vardır. Ancak, bu yaklaşımlar daha yaygın olarak uygulanabilir alev atomik absorpsiyon spektrometresi veya AAS tekniğiyle karşılaştırıldığında maliyet açısından rekabetçi değildir.

Alev Fotometresi: Genel Bakış

Alev emisyon spektrometresi olarak da bilinen alev fotometrisi, bir alev emisyon spektrometrisi içinde bulunan elementlerin kalitatif ve kantitatif analizi için kullanılan bir tekniktir.

Education

JoVE Core

Analytical Chemistry

Analitik Kimya

Unit 1

Ünite 1

Atomic Spectroscopy

Atomik Spektroskopi

KEY TERMS AND CONCEPTS

TEMEL TERİMLER VE KAVRAMLAR

flame emission spectrometry basics

Flame emission spectrometry uses a flame to excite elements in a sample so their light can be measured. It is also called flame photometry. The method can be used for both qualitative and quantitative analysis of elements.

The idea became established in the early 1860s when Kirchhoff and Bunsen showed that specific elements give off characteristic radiation in a flame. The first instrument for this purpose measured sodium in plant ash with a Bunsen flame. A major problem was how to add the sample to the flame in a steady way.

That problem changed in 1929, when Lundegardh introduced a nebulizer. A nebulizer turns a liquid sample into a fine mist, or aerosol. A high-pressure gas stream passes over a capillary tube, draws the sample into a spray chamber, and sends the aerosol to the burner.

At the burner, flame heat removes the solvent and leaves dry particles. These particles volatilize and form free atoms for analysis. Early instruments used quartz prism spectrographs and photographic recording to separate and capture the atomic emission lines. Later, optical filters and electrical photodetectors replaced those parts and made the method more precise and easier to use.

In a flame photometry setup, the sample solution enters the nebulizer and then the flame with air or oxygen and a fuel gas such as propane or acetylene. The flame supplies the thermal energy needed to excite the atoms. When the atoms return to a lower energy state, they emit radiation that is measured by a photocell or photomultiplier.

This method is especially useful for sodium, potassium, lithium, and calcium. A propane-air flame is commonly used and reaches about 1900 to 2000 degrees Celsius. Butane-air and natural gas-air flames can also be used. Some limits can be reduced with higher temperatures and more reducing flames, such as air-acetylene, together with higher-resolution spectrometric detection. Even so, these options are not as cost-competitive as flame atomic absorption spectrometry, also called AAS.

Flame Emission Spectrometry Basics

atomic spectroscopy: absorption, emission, and fluorescence

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Element Analysis with Atomic Light Spectra

Atomic spectroscopy is used to identify and measure elements by their light signals. It supports both qualitative analysis, which tells what is present, and quantitative analysis, which tells how much is present. The optical methods in this group are atomic absorption spectroscopy, atomic emission spectroscopy, and atomic fluorescence spectroscopy. These methods begin with atomization. In this step, a solid, liquid, or solution sample is changed into gas-phase atoms and ions. Once the sample...

atomic spectroscopy: effects of temperature

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How Heat Changes Atomic Spectra

Heat changes atomic spectra by affecting atomization, excitation, ionization, and line shape. In atomic spectroscopy, atomization means converting a sample into gas-phase atoms and ions. The flame temperature needed for this step changes how efficiently the method works and shifts the balance between excited and ground-state atoms. At thermal equilibrium, the relative numbers of excited and ground-state atoms can be estimated with the Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution. A small temperature rise...

atomic absorption spectroscopy: overview

Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy for Trace Metals

Atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS) measures trace metals by tracking how atoms absorb electromagnetic radiation (EMR). The absorbed light makes atoms move to a higher-energy orbit. In AAS, the key step is atomization, which converts the sample into gas-phase atoms. A flame or a furnace is typically used for this step. Inside the flame, some atoms become thermally excited. Most stay in the ground state, which is the lowest-energy state. These ground-state gas-phase atoms absorb EMR only when...

atomic absorption spectroscopy: instrumentation

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Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy: Key Parts

Atomic absorption spectrophotometry uses a set of key parts to measure light absorbed by atoms. The main components are a radiation source, an atomizer, a monochromator, and a detector. Each part has a specific job in the instrument. The radiation source is usually a hollow-cathode lamp, or HCL, or an electrodeless-discharge lamp, or EDL. Both produce a narrow emission line at the needed wavelength. Some instruments instead use continuum sources with high-resolution monochromators to narrow...

atomic absorption spectroscopy: radiation and light sources

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Choosing Light Sources for AAS Measurements

Atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS) uses a light source that emits a very narrow range of wavelengths. This is needed because the source must match the absorption behavior of the analyte atom. The choice of source also depends on giving a precise, intense emission at the right wavelength for accurate detection. Two common line sources in AAS are hollow-cathode lamps (HCLs) and electrodeless-discharge lamps (EDLs). These lamps are selected based on the element being analyzed and the level of...

atomic absorption spectroscopy: atomization methods

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Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy: Sample Atomization

Atomic absorption spectroscopy uses sample atomization to turn a liquid specimen into free atoms for analysis. The two main approaches are flame atomization and electrothermal atomization. Both methods prepare the sample so its atoms can be measured by the instrument. Flame atomization uses a nebulizer and spray chamber to mix the sample with a fuel-oxidant mixture. This creates a fine aerosol mist that enters the burner. The fuel and oxidant are usually close to a stoichiometric ratio, but a...

atomic absorption spectroscopy: interference

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Correcting Errors in Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy

Atomic absorption spectroscopy interference can create systematic error by making the analytical signal or the background look stronger or weaker than it should be. In atomic absorption measurements, these errors are usually grouped as spectral interference, chemical interference, and physical interference. Spectral interference happens when signals from other elements or molecules overlap with the analyte signal, the substance being measured. This overlap can falsely raise or hide the analyte...

atomic absorption spectroscopy: lab

AAS Sample Prep and Calibration

Atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS) depends on careful sample preparation and calibration. Samples must be turned into clear solutions before measurement. That often means extra treatment to dissolve materials such as soils, animal tissues, and minerals. Common sample prep methods include hot mineral acids, wet ashing, combustion in closed containers, high-temperature ashing, and fusion with reagents. These steps help make the sample suitable for AAS analysis. Solutions that contain organic...

atomic emission spectroscopy: overview

Atomic Emission Spectroscopy for Element Analysis

Atomic emission spectroscopy is used to identify the elements in a sample by measuring the light they emit. Atoms are first excited to higher energy levels by thermal energy from hot sources such as plasma, arcs, or sparks. When they fall back to lower energy levels, they give off light at specific wavelengths. Each element produces its own set of lines, so the emission spectrum can show both what is present and how much is there. AES instruments are similar to atomic absorption spectrometers,...

atomic emission spectroscopy: instrumentation

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AES Sample Handling and Detection

Atomic emission spectrometry (AES) uses sample handling, atomization, and detection parts to measure emitted light from atoms and ions. The sample must first be changed into a gas-phase form so it can produce a measurable signal. AES uses two main atomizer types. Continuous atomizers, such as flames and plasmas, feed the sample in a steady stream. Discrete atomizers add one sample at a time with syringes or autosamplers. The electrothermal atomizer is the most common discrete type. Many...

atomic emission spectroscopy: interference

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Reducing Interference in AES Signals

Atomic emission spectroscopy (AES) can produce interfering signals when atoms and molecules in a flame or plasma emit overlapping light. High-temperature atomizers excite many species at once, including oxides, hydroxides, and flame combustion products. These extra emissions can make the analyte signal harder to read. Spectral interference happens when emission lines or bands overlap. One way to reduce it is to improve instrument resolution. Another is to choose a different emission line for...

inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy: principle

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ICP-AES Torch and Sample Analysis

Inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy uses a plasma torch to analyze elements in a sample. This method is also called inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy, or ICP-OES. It is widely used because the plasma creates a strong environment for elemental analysis. The ICP source, or torch, contains three concentric quartz tubes. Argon gas flows through the tubes. A spark from a Tesla coil starts the ionization of argon and creates a high-temperature plasma. The...

inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy: instrumentation

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ICP-AES Instrument Types and Detection

Inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy, or ICP-AES, uses an inductively coupled plasma to detect and analyze elements in a sample. The method measures the light given off by atoms, which helps identify and compare different elements. It is a common approach in atomic emission spectroscopy. ICP-AES instruments are built in three main forms: sequential, simultaneous multichannel, and Fourier transform instruments. Fourier transform designs are less commonly used, but they are...

atomic emission spectroscopy: lab

Plasma Sources in Atomic Emission Spectroscopy

Atomic emission spectroscopy uses plasma sources to identify elements by their light. The method creates abundant spectra with characteristic emission lines. Inductively coupled plasma, or ICP, is especially useful because it gives strong quantitative data. It works well under stable conditions, with low noise, low background, and few interferences. Newer air-operated microwave sources are also being studied. These sources may be more cost-effective than conventional ICP systems. Atomic...

atomic fluorescence spectroscopy

Measuring Elements by Atomic Fluorescence

Atomic fluorescence spectroscopy measures elements by detecting the light atoms give off after they are excited by electromagnetic radiation. The atoms are first placed in a flame, furnace, or plasma. They absorb energy, become excited, and then release that energy as they return to their original state. The emitted light is called fluorescence. The fluorescence is observed at a right angle to the incoming beam. This setup helps separate the emitted light from the light used to excite the...

flame photometry: overview

Flame emission spectrometry uses a flame to excite elements in a sample so their light can be measured. It is also called flame photometry. The method can be used for both qualitative and quantitative analysis of elements. The idea became established in the early 1860s when Kirchhoff and Bunsen showed that specific elements give off characteristic radiation in a flame. The first instrument for this purpose measured sodium in plant ash with a Bunsen flame. A major problem was how to add the...

flame photometry: lab

Flame Photometry and Metal Detection

Flame photometry is a method for detecting metals by measuring the light they emit in a flame. A solution such as potassium chloride is aspirated into the flame. The solvent evaporates first. The remaining salt becomes dehydrated and then dissociates into free gaseous atoms in the ground state. Some of these atoms absorb energy from the flame and move to an excited state. When they return to the ground state, they emit photons at characteristic wavelengths. These emissions are very narrow...

key terms and concepts

Learn how flame emission spectrometry uses a nebulizer, flame excitation, and photodetectors to measure elements like sodium, potassium, lithium, and calcium.

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Flame Emission Spectrometry Basics

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