Physical properties of matter
The order of components in a typical flame atomic absorption spectrometer is hollow cathode lamp--flame--monochromator--detector
<u>Explanation:</u>
- The hollow cathode lamp practices a cathode created of the element of interest with a low internal pressure of inert gas.
- Remove scattered light of other wavelengths from the flame. AAS flame includes aiming at first the fuel than the oxidant and then lighting the flame with the instrument's auto-ignition system. Applying flame Ddtroy any analyte ions and breakdown complexes.
- The process of the monochromator is to divide analytical lines photons moving through the flame
- Photomultiplier tube (PMT) as the detector the PMT determines the intensity of photons of the analytical line exiting the monochromator.