INTRODUCTION
     This course is for those who want to learn the basic principles of AA and gain a more thorough understanding of current graphite furnace AA technology, troubleshooting, and maintenance.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

New users of Furnace AAS

Users of Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy who want to find out most efficient ways to develop furnace methods that deliver accurate results.

Technicians, chemists and supervisors who want to maximize their furnace AAS productivity and engaged in trace analysis of elements.

TOPICS COVERED

Theoretical                Graphite furnace technique GFAAS hardware overview Optimization for the furnace system Interferences and background correction techniques Chemical modification techniques Platform techniques Analysis considerations Troubleshooting and maintenance

Practical work Furnace AAS - Setting up and optimising the instrument for analysis Determination of operational paramameters Determination of trace elements in complex matrices e.g. iron in coffee Optimization of furnace parameters Basic maintenance procedures

 

  Prerequisites
     Basic chemistry background with some analytical experience. Familiarity with compouters and Microsoft Windows XP operating System. Experience in Flame AA Spectroscopy or completed a basic course on Flame AAS.

Fees : USD 2000$