THE ANALYSIS OF ENVIRONMENTAL-SAMPLES BY ICP-AES

The multiple capabilities of inductively coupled plasma-atomic emissio n spectrometry have been proved by analysis of various samples of envi ronmental importance. The main feature of analysis of airborne particu late, water, drinks and food, soils and human hair are indicated. Iii the case of non-Ferrous metallurgy the elements of toxicological relev ance are lead, cadmium, copper and zinc. All determinations were made using the spectrometer-SPECTROFLAME-P (Spectroanalytical Instruments). The results of analysis of various types of samples from Romania are presented.