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Abstract

Sets out recommended practices for the operation of flame atomic absorption spectrometers used in chemical analysis. This Standard includes a description of instrumentation, optimization procedures, calibration, test procedures, information on factors affecting atomic absorption and a section on analytical quality assurance.
RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee CH-016 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 05 October 2016.
The following are represented on Technical Committee CH-016:
Australian Institute of Physics
Environmental Laboratory Industry Group
National Association of Testing Authorities Australia
National Measurement Institute

Scope

This Standard sets out recommendations for instrumentation and operating techniques suitable for chemical analysis by flame atomic absorption spectrometry (FAAS) and includes a summary of testing procedures and recommendations for safe operation.

NOTES:

1 Graphite furnace atomization and vapour generation techniques are dealt with in Parts 2 and 3 of the AS 2134 series of Standards.

2 This Standard should be read in conjunction with the instrument manufacturer’s recommendations.

3 A flowsheet on the procedure for the acceptance of analytical values for test samples is given in Appendix A.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 28/10/2016. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2016 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 28/10/2016
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ISBN
Committee	CH-016
Supersedes	DR 98646 AS 2134.1-1988