Research Article

A Simple Automated Method for the Determination of Nitrate and Nitrite in Infant Formula and Milk Powder Using Sequential Injection Analysis

Figure 1

System for sequential injection analysis determinations. Sy: syringe pump, 2.5 mL. S: sample. R1: color reagent. V1: selector valve with microelectric actuator. V2: two-position valve associated with the syringe pump. HC1, HC2: holding coils, 100 cm × 0.8 mm ID, PFA tubing. Cd/Cu: reducing minicolumn, 50 mm × 2.1 mm ID packed with cadmium granules. C1: mixing coil, 50 cm x 0.8 mm ID, PFA tubing. D: detection system, spectrophotometer (540 nm) with 200  𝜇 L inner volume flow cell. PC: personal computer with serial ports and analog to digital (A/D) interface.
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