Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS): How It Works & Example // HSC Chemistry

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This video explores one of the commonest quantitative techniques used to measure concentration of metal ions - atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS).

Timestamp
00:00 How AAS Works
04:30 AAS Set-up
09:56 Example – Using AAS to Measure Lead Ion Concentration
11:01 Calibration Curve for AAS

Syllabus
conduct investigations and/or process data to determine the concentration of coloured species and/or metal ions in aqueous solution, including but not limited to, the use of:
– colourimetry
– ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometry
– atomic absorption spectroscopy

What is AAS? How does AAS work? What is a calibration curve? AAS example. How to measure concentration of metal ions using AAS. What are the components of AAS: monochromator, hollow cathode lamp and flame atomiser.