Abstract

The separation of the premixed nitrous oxide-acetylene flame by sheathing with argon or nitrogen is described. The interconal zone of the hot, slightly fuel-rich flame exhibits low background and noise levels and an extended reducing atmosphere, providing better conditions for the excitation of atoms of elements which form refractory oxides. The limits of detection found for nine such elements are greatly superior to those obtainable in the conventional unsheathed flame under similar conditions.

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