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Comparison Of Analytical Techniques For The Determination Of Trace Elements In Rain Water

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Pages 127-136 | Received 15 Jun 1992, Accepted 18 Sep 1992, Published online: 04 Oct 2006
 

Abstract

Summary-Two methods for the determination of cadmium, copper and lead in EPA reference precipitation sample, corresponding to 1987, 1988, 1989 and 1990 BAPMoN Intercomparison Program, have been compared: graphite furnace atomic absorption spectroscopy (GFAAS) and anodic stripping voltametry (ASV). A relatively good agreement was found between the two techniques and with the reference values. The results for the analysis of Cl and F by spectrophotometry, Ca, Mg, Na, K and Zn by AAS, and Fe, Mn, Cu, Ni, Pb and Cd by GFAAS in the same sample, corresponding to 1988 and 1989, showed good agreement with the stated values. The results of Easter Island rain waters for the years 1990 and 1991 are presented.

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