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10: Atomic Emission Spectrometry (AES)

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    Atomic Emission Spectroscopy (AES) is a broad area that includes several analytical chemistry techniques focused on elemental analysis, the identification, quantification, and (sometimes) speciation of the elemental makeup of a sample. AES can be an extremely useful tool and is utilized in academic and industrial settings within biological and chemical sciences. It is mainly used in quantitative analysis, but can be used in qualitative work as well.

    Thumbnail :A demonstration of the 589 nm D2 (left) and 590 nm D1 (right) emission sodium D lines using a wick with salt water in a flame. Image used with permission (CC BY-SA 3.0; Cmglee).


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