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Determination of trace-level iodine in biological and botanical reference materials by isotope-dilution mass spectrometry

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:5361874
A method was developed for the determination of trace-level iodine in biological and botanical materials. The method consists of spiking a sample with {sup 129}I, equilibration of the spike with the natural iodine, wet ashing under carefully controlled conditions, and separation of the iodine by co-precipitation with silver chloride. Measurement of the {sup 129}I/{sup 127}I ratio is accomplished by negative thermal ionization mass spectrometry using LaB{sub 6} for ionization enhancement. The application of the method to the certification of trace iodine in two Standard Reference Materials is described.
Research Organization:
National Inst. of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD (USA)
OSTI ID:
5361874
Report Number(s):
PB-89-235642/XAB
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English