Reductive volatilizing apparatus
Stannous ion (Sn2+) reduces mercuric
ion(Hg2+) to mercury vapor (Hg0) |
Heating at 800℃ for several minutes
Changes mercuric ion (Hg2+) to mercury vapor(Hg0)
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Amount of mercury
This figure shows analytical result of mercuric chloride standard sample.
One milligram of hair sample containing 1 ppm mercury gives a peak corresponding
to 1 ng. |