Peer reviewed
Direct linkERIC Number: EJ927039
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011-Apr
Pages: 4
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ISSN: ISSN-0021-9584
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Overcoming Matrix Effects in a Complex Sample: Analysis of Multiple Elements in Multivitamins by Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy
Arnold, Randy J.; Arndt, Brett; Blaser, Emilia; Blosser, Chris; Caulton, Dana; Chung, Won Sog; Fiorenza, Garrett; Heath, Wyatt; Jacobs, Alex; Kahng, Eunice; Koh, Eun; Le, Thao; Mandla, Kyle; McCory, Chelsey; Newman, Laura; Pithadia, Amit; Reckelhoff, Anna; Rheinhardt, Joseph; Skljarevski, Sonja; Stuart, Jordyn; Taylor, Cassie; Thomas, Scott; Tse, Kyle; Wall, Rachel; Warkentien, Chad
Journal of Chemical Education, v88 n4 p484-487 Apr 2011
A multivitamin tablet and liquid are analyzed for the elements calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, copper, and manganese using atomic absorption spectrometry. Linear calibration and standard addition are used for all elements except calcium, allowing for an estimate of the matrix effects encountered for this complex sample. Sample preparation using standard lab chemicals and equipment allows for this experiment to be easily incorporated into undergraduate analytical laboratory courses. (Contains 1 table and 2 figures.)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Spectroscopy, Biochemistry, Nutrition, Metallurgy, Undergraduate Students, Laboratory Procedures
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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