[Determination of sulfur in plant using a high-resolution continuum source atomic absorption spectrometer].
A method for the analysis of sulfur (S) in plant by molecular absorption of carbon monosulfide (CS) using a high-resolution continuum source atomic absorption spectrometer (CS AAS) with a fuel-rich air/acetylene flame has been devised. The strong CS absorption band was found around 258 nm. The half-widths of some absorption bands were of the order of picometers, the same as the common atomic absorption lines. The experimental procedure in this study provided optimized instrumental conditions (the ratio of acetylene to air, the burner height) and parameters, and researched the spectral interferences and chemical interferences. The influence of the organic solvents on the CS absorption signals and the different digestion procedures for the determination of sulfur were also investigated. The limit of detection achieved for sulfur was 14 mg x L(-1), using the CS wavelength of 257. 961 nm and a measurement time of 3 s. The accuracy and precision were verified by analysis of two plant standard reference materials. The major applications of this method have been used for the determination of sulfur in plant materials, such as leaves. Compared to the others, this method for the analysis of sulfur is rapid, easy and simple for sulfur determination in plant.
Wang
Yu
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National Research Center for Geoanalysis, Beijing 100037, China. wyrain68@163.com
Li
Jia-xi
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D000042:Absorption; D057230:Limit of Detection; D009930:Organic Chemicals / Q000737:chemistry; D010944:Plants / Q000737:chemistry*; D012997:Solvents / Q000737:chemistry; D013054:Spectrophotometry, Atomic / Q000379:methods*; D013455:Sulfur / Q000032:analysis*
D009930:Organic Chemicals; D012997:Solvents; D013455:Sulfur