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Quebec Geoscience Centre (QGC): mercury analysis (Hg-AFS),  weak acid digestion (HCl 0.3M)



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

Children

Laser-induced | FA-AFS | CV-AFS


Analytical Decomposition:

Hierarchical classification

Decomposition >> Aqueous dissolution >> Acid >> Weak Acid

Children

None


Analytical Methods:

Index Method Order Method ID Quantity Detection Limit
1  3497     Hg_AFS_p  

Associated Analytical Packages:

Index Package ID Package Name
1  82     Quebec Geoscience Centre XRF + Hg AFS (2 digestions)
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