Areas of Use
GEOLOGY AND GEOCHEMISTRY
In the field of geology, atomic absorption analysis is used in geological exploration to study the elemental composition of soils and rocks for the development of new mineral deposits.
Atomic absorption analysis is used in geochemistry to determine the relative and absolute abundance of elements in the Earth and on its surface, to study the distribution and movement of elements in various parts of the Earth (crust, hydrosphere, etc.) to elucidate the laws and causes of the uneven distribution of elements.
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING
Environmental monitoring of natural objects (water, air, soil) in order to identify the degree of contamination of territories with impurities of toxic elements, study the possibility of life, construction of various facilities, development and extraction of minerals. Analysis of soils and biological materials for ecological expertise.
SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
Atomic absorption analysis is used in various scientific studies.
FOOD CONTROL
In food (and feed) products, metals can be present both in the form of useful minerals and in the form of undesirable toxic elements. Atomic absorption analysis is used to determine the content of lead and copper in meat and meat products, zinc, mercury and arsenic in food and feed products of plant origin. Traces of metals are determined in fruit juices and drinks. The method is actively used to solve these problems by the laboratories of Centers for Hygiene and Epidemiologists, Centers for Standardization and Metrology and Certification, and many large food industry enterprises.
INDUSTRY
Atomic absorption analysis is used at industrial enterprises both for the purpose of quality control of products (incoming raw materials) at various stages of the technological process (CPL laboratories, Quality Control Department), and for solving issues of monitoring harmful emissions and wastewater by industrial sanitation laboratories. Atomic absorption analysis is widely used to control oil products (oils, gasolines, etc.) by enterprises of the oil producing and oil refining industries in accordance with existing regulatory documents.
BIOLOGY, MEDICINE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
Atomic absorption analysis is used to study biological objects in various research institutes and educational institutions. In medicine - for the analysis of biological fluids in order to establish a patient's diagnosis and choose a method of treatment.
FORENSIC MEDICINE AND FORENSIC SCIENCE
It is used to provide expert studies with spectral analyzes. Venue - subdivisions of the Bureau of Forensic Medical Examination.
Atomic absorption analysis is used to conduct expert research to identify the instrument of injury by metal deposits in the area of damage on the body and clothing of the victim:
- Determination of the nature of contamination or foreign inclusions in damage;
- Diagnostics of increased content of individual metals in human organs, tissues, fluids and secretions;
- To resolve individual issues related to personal identification by bone remains and cartilage;