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Quebec Geoscience Centre (QGC): mercury analysis (Hg-AFS), strong acid digestion (H2SO4-HNO3)
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General Methodology:
Atomic fluorescence spectroscopy analysis for mercury (Hg-AFS) was performed using a P.S. Analytical (Merlin Plus model) instrument. Before analysis, digestion of the < 63 μm fraction was completed with the help of a microwave system, CEM-MDS-2000. The partial (HCl 0.3M) and total (H2SO4 – HNO3) extractions were done in Teflon vessel bombs using certified ultra-pure products. The precision (+/- 1.03 ppb) of the results was determined by repeat analysis of internal standards and NBS standards (National Bureau of Standards).
[description taken from GSC Open File 3269, p.13]
Instrument:
Sample material: solid
Sample weight: unstated
Analytical Technique:
Hierarchical classification
Technique >> Spectroscopy >> Electromagnetic radiation >> Visible-ultraviolet >> Atomic >> Fluorescence
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Laser-induced | FA-AFS | CV-AFS
Analytical Decomposition:
Hierarchical classification
Decomposition >> Aqueous dissolution >> Acid >> Strong Acid
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Analytical Methods:
| Index | Method Order | Method ID | Quantity | Detection Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 3498 | Hg_AFS_t |
Associated Analytical Packages:
| Index | Package ID | Package Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 82 | Quebec Geoscience Centre XRF + Hg AFS (2 digestions) |
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