Atomic Absorption Spectrometry​

Atomic absorption spectrometry is a method used to quantify elements by producing an atomic vapor of the target element, passing light of a wavelength unique to the target element through the vapor layer, and measuring absorbance.​

This method is applicable to almost all samples that can be prepared as solutions, with the exception of non-metallic elements, and can be used to analyze a wide range of target elements. It is highly sensitive to many elements that readily dissociate into atomic states and are less prone to excitation or ionization by heat, such as silver, copper, beryllium, zinc, and cadmium. On the other hand, it is not commonly used in qualitative analysis because light sources should be selected (changed) according to the element to be analyzed.​

Fujifilm Wako offers a wide range of elemental standard solutions ideal for use in atomic absorption spectrometry.​