[Determination of Pb in import ginseng by microwave-digestion graphite-furnace atomic absorption spectrometry]

Abstract

The determination of lead in import ginseng was studied, where microwave assimilation offers a quick, safe and accurate approach with little pollution compared to conventional methods. In the measurements graphite-furnace atomic absorption spectrometry (GFAAS) was used with the advantages of high sensitivity, high speed and little wastage. The microwave assimilation was programed, the mixed acid was analyzed, the problem of the effect of final assimilating liquid on the inspection results was solved, and the inspection conditions of GFAAS were studied. Based on the many experimental results, the suitable incinerating temperature and atomizing temperature were chosen, and the final graphite-furnace temperature-rising program was determined. This method shows a linear range of 0-100 micrograms.L-1, a determination limit of 2.80 micrograms.L-1, a relative standard deviation of 0.91% and a recovery of 98.13%. The precision and accuracy are satisfying.