Application of Atomic absorption spectroscopy

Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS) is used for:

Here's a coloured diagram illustrating the Applications of Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS):

1. Environmental Analysis:

• Used to detect metals and several non-metals in water, air, and soil samples to monitor pollution levels.

2. Clinical Analysis:

• Employed to determine metals in biological fluids, such as blood and urine, to diagnose certain illnesses or monitor therapies.
  

3. Pharmaceuticals:

• Used in quality control to determine metal impurities in drugs and to assay metal-based pharmaceuticals.

4. Food and Agriculture:

• AAS helps in determining the concentration of metals and minerals in foods and beverages. It also assists in analyzing soil samples to optimize nutrient content for plants.

5. Mining and Geology:

• Used to determine metal contents in ores and minerals. It helps in assessing the viability of mining projects.
  

6. Petrochemical Industry:

• AAS is used for trace metal analysis in crude oil and other petrochemical products.

7. Forensics:

• Employed in forensic laboratories to determine metal poisoning or exposure by analyzing tissue samples and body fluids.

8. Material Science:

• Used in analyzing metals in metallurgical samples