Table 4. Choosing a Technique for the Determination of 22 Elements in Wastewater
| Criteria |
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Flame AAS |
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Single-
Element
GFAAS |
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Multi-
element
GFAAS |
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Radial/Axial
ICP-OES |
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ICP-MS |
| Detection limits |
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| Accuracy/precision |
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| Concentration range |
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| Sample volume |
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| Elements per sample |
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| Sample throughput |
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| Operator expertise |
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| Purchase price |
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