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Vapor Generation Techniques for Trace Element Analysis: Fundamental Aspects provides an overview and discussion of the fundamental aspects governing derivatization reactions of trace-level elements for analytical purposes. Vapor generation techniques coupled with atomic or mass spectrometry have been employed for over 50 years, but their popularity has dramatically increased in recent years, especially as alternative vapor generation approaches have been developed. This book bridges the knowledge gap of the derivatization mechanisms that yield volatile compounds and provides an update on recent developments in vapor generation techniques used for the determination and speciation of trace elements by atomic optical and mass spectrometry.
It will serve as a comprehensive, single-source overview of recent developments, providing readers with an understanding of the correct implementation-and limitations-of applying vapor generation techniques to everyday analytical problems facing the trace element analyst.
List of contents
Part 1 Chemical Vapor Generation
1. Introduction to VGTs
2. CVG by aqueous boranes
3. CVG of transition and noble metals
4. CVG by aqueous phase alkylation
5. Other chemical VGTs
6. CVG in non aqueous media
Part 2 Non-chemical vapor generation
7. Photo-/sono-/thermo-CVG
8. Role of catalysts in PCVG
9. Plasma-mediated VGTs
10. Electrochemical VG
Part 3 Atomization Devices
11. Non-plasma devices for atomization and detection of volatile metal species by atomic absorption and fluorescence
12. Dielectric barrier discharge devices
