Spectroscopy

The various spectrometric techniques available, and the type of information they provide, are listed below.

Atomic Spectroscopy

• ICP-OES Inductively Coupled Plasma - Optical Emission Spectroscopy
  Qualitative and quantitative determination of metals and certain non-metallic elements, largely as minor or trace constituents. Two torches are available allowing the analysis of aqueous and solvent based solutions.
• AAS Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy
  Quantitative determination of metals, largely as minor or trace constituents. The instrumentation available allows analysis by flame absorption, flame emission and graphite furnace.

Molecular Spectroscopy

• FTIR Fourier Transform Infra Red Spectroscopy
  Identification and structural analysis of organic compounds.
• UV/VIS Ultra-Violet/Visible Spectroscopy
  Identification and quantitative determination of elements and compounds, mainly as trace and minor constituents.
• Fluorimetry
  Following radiation in the ultraviolet region of the spectrum, some complex organic molecules fluoresce. Fluorimetry, the measurement of this radiation, provides a very sensitive and selective means of quantitative analysis.

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