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Main Title Single-laboratory evaluation of osmium analytical methods : report for January 1988 - April 1989 /
Author Jones, Clifton L. ; Darby, D. A. ; Marrs-Smith, G. ; Hodge, V. F. ; Ellis, W. G.
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Author Title of a Work
Jones, Clifton L.
United States.
CORP Author Nevada Univ., Las Vegas. Environmental Research Center.;Environmental Monitoring Systems Lab., Las Vegas, NV.
Publisher U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Environmental Monitoring Systems Laboratory,
Year Published 1989
Report Number EPA/600/4-89/021; EPA-68-01-7159
Stock Number PB89-224893
OCLC Number 45054153
Subjects Osmium--Analysis
Additional Subjects Osmium oxides ; Hazardous materials ; Chemical analysis ; Solid wastes ; Atomic spectroscopy ; Sampling ; Performance evaluation ; Experimental design ; Laboratory equipment ; Absorption spectra ; Graphs(Charts) ; EPA method 7550 ; Liquid wastes
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https://nepis.epa.gov/Exe/ZyPDF.cgi?Dockey=94003IY9.PDF
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ESAD  EPA 600-4-89-021 Region 10 Library/Seattle,WA 04/27/2009
NTIS  PB89-224893 Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. 07/26/2022
Collation 64 pages ; 28 cm
Abstract
The results of a single-laboratory study of osmium analytical methods are described. The methods studied include direct-aspiration atomic absorption spectroscopy (EPA Method 7550), furnace atomic absorption spectroscopy and inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy using direct nebulization (heated and unheated), continuous nebulization and volatilization (batch and heated continuous). Also presented are the results of several methods of sample preparation. The stability of osmium concentrations in digests over a three-week period are also presented. Method performance data including detection limits, optimum concentration ranges (linearity), spike recoveries, interferences, precision, accuracy, and recommend operating parameters are presented and discussed.
Notes
"June 1989." "EPA/600/4-89/021." Microfiche.