Research Article

Trace Lead Measurement and Online Removal of Matrix Interference in Geosamples by Ion-Exchange Coupled with Flow Injection and Hydride Generation Atomic Fluorescence Spectrometry

Table 4

Performance data for the on-line ion-exchange preconcentration HG-AFS system.

Calibration graph, 0–10  𝜇 g l 1
Regression equation (fluorescence intensity versus concentration ( 𝜇 g l 1 ) 𝑌 = 1 0 2 . 3 3 𝑥 + 1 3 . 5 2
Correlation coefficient0.9991
Sampling frequency15  h 1
Enrichment factor40
Detection limit (3 𝜎 )0.0031 ng m l 1
Relative standard deviation(4 ng m l 1 of Pb, 𝑛 = 1 1 )3.78%
Sampling consumption10.5 mL