Atomic Absorption Spectrometers

An Atomic Absorption Spectrometer is a scientific instrument used to analyze the concentration of specific elements in a sample. It works by converting the sample into free atoms in a gaseous state through heating. A light beam with a wavelength specific to the element passes through this vapor; the atoms absorb some of the light. The instrument measures the decrease in light intensity, which directly correlates to the amount of the element present. This technique is highly sensitive and precise, commonly used in environmental testing, food safety, and clinical analysis to detect trace elements.