EPA-NERL: 246.2:  Molybdenum by Graphite Furnace AA

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Official Method Name
Molybdenum (Atomic Absorption, Furnace Technique)
Current Revision
Issued 1978
Media
WATER
Instrumentation
Graphite Furnace-Atomic Absorption Spectrometer
Method Subcategory
Inorganic
Method Source
  EPA-NERL
Citation
  Methods for the Chemical Analysis of Water and Wastes (MCAWW) (EPA/600/4-79/020)
Brief Method Summary
A sample prepared according to EPA Method 200.0 is analyzed using a graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometer. Specifications for instrument operation and preparation of standards are provided in the method.
Scope and Application
This method determines molybdenum by graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry. Sample pretreatment according to EPA Method 200.0 determines the applicability.
Applicable Concentration Range
3-60 ug/L (optimal range).
Interferences
Background correction is recommended.
The use of Nitrogen as a purge gas is not recommended.
For additional interferences see EPA Method 200.0.
Quality Control Requirements
QC requirements for drinking water procedures are provided in method 200.0
Sample Handling
Sample handling and preservation procedures are provided in EPA Method 200.0.
Maximum Holding Time
6 months (MCAWW, Table 1).
Relative Cost
$51 to $200
Sample Preparation Methods
200.0