Do Ions in a Plasma Affect Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy Results?

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Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS) requires the entire sample to be in solution, as solids cannot be aspirated into the flame. When measuring metals like zinc, both dissolved ions and solid forms must be converted to a liquid state for accurate absorption readings. The presence of ions in the plasma can influence the measurement, as they may contribute to the overall absorption signal. However, only the ions in solution will be counted in the AAS results. Understanding the role of ions in the plasma is crucial for interpreting the outcomes of AAS effectively.
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Are the results of Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy affected if the metal were ions? For example, if you were trying to measure the amount of zinc in a sample but part of it was dissolved as ions and other parts were simply solid, would they measure the same absorption or would the ions not be counted?
 
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What wavelength is used in AAS?
 
In AAS the entire sample must be in solution since it is aspirated into the flame (solids are a no-show). The flame is a plasma of several things including zinc, if that's what is being analyzed. What role do ions play in a plasma?
 
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