Detection of mercury in air by time-resolved laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy technique

Year: 1994

Authors: Lazzari C., De Rosa M., Rastelli S., Ciucci A., Palleschi V., Salvetti A.

Autors Affiliation: Istituto di Fisica Atomica e Molecolare del C.N.R., Via del Giardino, 7–56127 Pisa, Italy

Abstract: For several years the laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) technique has been applied successfully to the problem of detecting small traces of pollutants in gases. The possible application of this method for the individuation of mercury in air is discussed. The laboratory prototype of the detection system is described in detail, and the sensitivity of the system for the diagnostics of small traces of mercury is determined. The reduced dimensions of the experimental apparatus and its relatively low cost make the LIBS method competitive with other laser-based methods for in situ analysis.

Journal/Review: LASER AND PARTICLE BEAMS

Volume: 12 (3)      Pages from: 525  to: 530

More Information: The authors acknowledge the precious help of Mr. Mino Badalassi for realization of the experimental cells. The present work has been performed with the financial support of the Italian National Research Council Finalized Project \”Electro-optical Technologies.\”
KeyWords: Air; Air pollution; Analytic equipment; Gases; Laser applications; Laser beam effects; Mercury (metal); Sensitivity analysis; Spectroscopic analysis; Trace analysis, In situ analysis; Laser induced breakdown spectroscopy; Pollutants; Trace detection, Spectroscopy
DOI: 10.1017/S0263034600008387

Citations: 52
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