Trace and ultra-trace analysis of metals using atomic absorption spectrometry

Week 1 : Introduction to pollution control monitoring and Introduction to atomic structure Week 2 : Interaction of electromagnetic radiation with fundamental particles Week 3 : Instrumentation, for flame, flameless and graphite furnace AAS Week 4 : Mechanism of Atomization Week 5 : Design of atomizers, flame, graphite , hydride generation and Instrumentation of AAS & AES - electronics and optics Week 6 : Techniques of flame AAS, Interferences in flame and non flame AAS Week 7 : Interferences in Hydride generation AAS and cold vapor mercury, Applications of AAS to individual elements. Week 8 : Applications of AAS to individual elements continued, pollution monitoring and environmental sampling and conclusion.