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atomic absorption spectroscopy
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Method to identify chemical elements by their absorption of radiation
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Encyclopedic overview
Flame atomic absorption spectroscopy instrument A scientist preparing solutions for atomic absorption spectroscopy, reflected in the glass window of the AAS's flame atomizer cover door
Atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS) is an elemental analysis method for determining the concentration of metals in a given sample.
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