An Environmental Focus Using Inductively Coupled Plasma-Optical Emission Spectrometry and Ion Chromatography

Arthur Salido , Cynthia Atterholt , J. Roger Bacon and David J. Butcher
Department of Chemistry and Physics, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC 28723-6050
J. Chem. Educ., 2003, 80 (1), p 22
DOI: 10.1021/ed080p22
Publication Date (Web): January 1, 2003
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Abstract

The Western Carolina University chemistry faculty have developed an environmental focus to their curriculum. Inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES) and ion chromatography (IC) have been shown to be useful tools for the determination of elements and ions, respectively. Several novel experiments have been developed monitoring these analytes in environmental samples, including water, pressure-treated wood, and nutritional supplements. In addition, ICP-OES and IC have been used to teach seniors the principles of analytical method development. Lastly, this equipment has been employed extensively in a vigorous research program.

Keywords (Audience):

Second-Year Undergraduate

Keywords (Domain):

Analytical Chemistry

Keywords (Feature):

NSF Highlights

Keywords (Subject):

Atomic Spectroscopy
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