Flame spectra of twenty metals using a recording flame spectrophotometer

Journal Article · Thu Dec 01 04:00:00 EST 1955 · Anal. Chem.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/ac60108a003· OSTI ID:7305562

Whisman, M; Eccleston, B H

One phase of the Bureau of Mines study of distillate-fuel storage stability required determination of a large number of metals present in trace quantities in these fuels. A Beckman Model DU flame spectrophotometer was modified for this work by installing an automatic wave length drive and a recorder, which reduced the time needed for analysis to about 10 minutes and the sample requirements to 10 ml. These modifications are described, and spectrograms of 20 metals are given with tables of the principal flame lines and an estimated detection limit for each of the metals. The data presented can be used in planning the analysis for any particular metal or combination of metals, as well as aiding the identification of lines in flame spectra. A method of analysis for metals in distillate fuels is briefly outlined.

• Research Organization: Bureau of Mines, Bartlesville, OK
• OSTI ID: 7305562
• Journal Information: Anal. Chem.; (United States), Journal Name: Anal. Chem.; (United States) Vol. 27:12; ISSN ANCHA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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