Abstract
Analyses have been made for trace metals in surface waters from lakes known to be sensitive to inputs of acidic deposition. Electrothermal atomic-absorption spectrometry was used for direct measurement of the low metal concentrations. The studies revealed non-spectral interferences resulting from small amounts of inorganic material in the sample matrix that prevent accurate measurements of Mn and Pb. Several types of interferences were identified by means of a computer coupled to the atomic-absorption spectrometer and procedures to overcome them were evaluated. Matrix modification with nitric acid is required for the determination of Mn. Atomization from a platform inserted within the graphite tube is necessary for interference-free Pb determination.
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