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) concentrations in various water sources, including drinking water, surface water, and industrial wastewater. It is favored for its high sensitivity, allowing for detection at parts-per-trillion levels. Technical Principles
This method is performance-based, meaning laboratories can use different equipment, such as the PSA Millennium Merlin or Teledyne QuickTrace , provided they meet strict quality control standards. It typically operates within a calibration range of 5 ng/L to 100 ng/L.
The method relies on . Unlike traditional absorption methods, CVAFS measures the light emitted by excited mercury atoms. 245.7z.001
To maintain accuracy, analysts must manage several chemical interferences:
However, based on the specific number , this often refers to EPA Method 245.7 , a high-precision protocol for measuring mercury levels in water. Below is a structured overview (essay) of this technical method. Overview of EPA Method 245.7: Mercury Detection It typically operates within a calibration range of
: Samples are first treated with a brominating digestion (potassium bromate/bromide) to convert all mercury forms into mercuric ions ( Hg2+cap H g raised to the 2 plus power
: High-purity argon gas carries the vapor into the CVAFS analyzer , where it is exposed to UV light (253.7 nm), causing fluorescence that is then measured. Critical Interferences To maintain accuracy, analysts must manage several chemical
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