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Table I.
Instrumental and operating conditions for FAAS.
| Element | Wavelength (nm) | Lamp current (mA) | Slit width (nm) | Background correction | Flame chemistrya |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Na | 589.0 | 6 | 0.2 | – | Air/C2H2 – stoichiometric |
| K | 766.5 | 7 | 0.5 | – | Air/C2H2 – stoichiometric |
| Ca | 422.6 | 5 | 0.5 | – | N2O/C2H2 – reducing |
| Mg | 285.2 | 3 | 0.5 | – | Air/C2H2 – stoichiometric |
| Zn | 213.9 | 8 | 0.2 | D2 lamp | Air/C2H2 – stoichiometric |
| Fe | 248.3 | 10 | 0.2 | D2 lamp | Air/C2H2 – stoichiometric |
| Mn | 279.5 | 10 | 0.2 | – | Air/C2H2 – stoichiometric |