Determination of rare-earth elements, yttrium and scandium in manganese nodules by inductively-coupled argon-plastma emission spectrometry

Analytica Chimica Acta
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Abstract

A sequential-scanning, inductively-coupled argon plasma emission spectrometer is used for the determination of the rare-earth elements, plus yttrium and scandium, in manganese nodules. Wavelength selection is optimized to minimize spectral interferences from manganese nodule components. Samples are decomposed with mixed acids in a sealed polycarbonate vessel, and elements are quantified without further treatment. Results for U.S. Geological Survey manganese nodule standards A-1 and P-1 had average relative standard deviations of 6.8% and 8.1%, respectively, and results were in good agreement with those obtained by other methods.

Publication type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Title Determination of rare-earth elements, yttrium and scandium in manganese nodules by inductively-coupled argon-plastma emission spectrometry
Series title Analytica Chimica Acta
DOI 10.1016/S0003-2670(00)84307-X
Volume 159
Issue C
Year Published 1984
Language English
Publisher Elsevier
Description 8 p.
First page 329
Last page 336
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