Week 3 tutorial questions

1. Why are atomic emission methods with an ICP source better suited for
multi-element analysis than are flame atomic absorption methods?

2. What are advantages and disadvantages of an ICP-OES?

3. Explain how is plasma formed?

4. Why are ionization interferences less severe in ICP than in flame emission
spectroscopy?

5. What is the purpose of flowing argon tangentially around the walls of the
concentric tubes?

6. Spectral observations are generally made at a height of 15 – 20 mm above

the induction coil

7. Explain the following atomization techniques and comment on the

selectivity of each technique:

i. Hydride generation – AAS

ii. Cold vapor - AAS