Abstract
A multi-channel non-dispersive atomic fluorescence spectrometer with a miniature argon-hydrogen flame as the atomiser was interfaced with a gas chromatograph using a wide-bore capillary column. The system was tested for the simultaneous detection of alkylselenides (M2Se and Me2Se2), alkylleads (PbMe4 and PbEt4) and alkyltins (SnMe4 and SnEt4). A phototransistor detector was also used to detect organic substances reaching the flame atomiser. Elimination of the interference effects amongst the analystes and those due to the organic compounds themselves was successful. Large volumes of solvent may affect the signal of a given analyte by quenching if they have the same retention time. This can be overcome by the choice of a suitable solvent. Detection limits (3σ) of 10 pg of Se, 30 pg of Pb and 50 pg of Sn were obtained.
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