Spectroscopic studies of different brands of cigarettes using laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy

Journal Article · Tue May 20 00:00:00 EDT 2008 · AIP Conference Proceedings

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.2940662· OSTI ID:21143314

Sayyad, M H; Saleem, M; Shah, M; Baig, M A ^[1]; Shaikh, N M ^[2]

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1. GIK Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology, Topi, N.W.F.P. 23460 (Pakistan)
2. Atomic and Molecular Physics Laboratory, Department of Physics, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad 45320 (Pakistan)

In this work the technique of laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) has been used for the elemental analysis of cigarettes. For this purpose emission spectra have been measured of eleven different kinds of cigarette brands sold and/or produced in Pakistan. Analysis of the spectral peaks observed shows that Na, Mg, Al, K, Ca, Cr, Fe, Sr and Ba are contained in all brands. Exhibiting the LIBS results, the powerful potential of this method for the identification of the elemental content of cigarettes is demonstrated.

• OSTI ID: 21143314
• Journal Information: AIP Conference Proceedings, Vol. 1017, Issue 1; Conference: PERFIK 2007: National physics conference 2007 on current issues of physics in Malaysia, Kuala Terengganu (Malaysia), 26-28 Dec 2007; Other Information: DOI: 10.1063/1.2940662; (c) 2008 American Institute of Physics; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0094-243X
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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