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The Determination of Mercury in Soils by Flameless Atomic Absorption
Author(s) -
Melton James R.,
Hoover William L.,
Howard Peggy A.
Publication year - 1971
Publication title -
soil science society of america journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.836
H-Index - 168
eISSN - 1435-0661
pISSN - 0361-5995
DOI - 10.2136/sssaj1971.03615995003500050060x
Subject(s) - mercury (programming language) , soil water , atomic absorption spectroscopy , environmental chemistry , chemistry , environmental science , soil science , physics , quantum mechanics , computer science , programming language
A method is described for the determination of mercury in soils at the ppb level or greater. A simple digestion step, requiring no heat, is described. Determinations are made using an easily constructed apparatus for flameless atomic absorption. Soils from two states are studied for Hg content. Recoveries of mercury added to several soils ranged from 97.0 to 102.5%.