Plasma emission spectroscopy can be used to determine the concentration of elements such as iron or zinc in pharmaceutical preparations. with the aid of suitable diagrams, outline the principles behind this technique and explain how it can be used to provide qualitative and quantitative information about these elements.

Plasma emission spectroscopy can be used to determine the concentration of elements such as iron or zinc in pharmaceutical preparations. with the aid of suitable diagrams, outline the principles behind this technique and explain how it can be used to provide qualitative and quantitative information about these elements.

Physical Chemistry

2nd Edition

ISBN:9781133958437

Author:Ball, David W. (david Warren), BAER, Tomas

Publisher:Ball, David W. (david Warren), BAER, Tomas

Chapter15: Introduction To Electronic Spectroscopy And Structure

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 15.58E

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