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Abstract

Specifies instrumentation, operating procedures and safety precautions for chemical analysis by vapour generation atomic absorption spectrometry. Elements covered by the recommended procedures are mercury, antimony, arsenic, bismuth, germanium, lead, selenium, tellurium and tin.
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 5 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 vapour generation atomic absorption spectrometry (VGAAS) and includes a summary of testing procedures and requirements for safe operation. Elements covered in the recommended procedures include mercury and the hydride-forming elements, i.e. antimony, arsenic, bismuth, germanium, lead, selenium, tellurium and tin.
NOTES:
1 Flame atomic absorption spectrometry and graphite furnace atomization techniques are dealt with in AS 2134.1 and AS 2134.2 respectively.
2 This Standard should be read in conjunction with the instrument manufacturer's recommendations.

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
Pages
ISBN
Committee	CH-016
Supersedes	DR 93118