Atomic Spectroscopy

Learn more about the differences between Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS) and Atomic Emission Spectroscopy (AES) 

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Atomic spectroscopy is used to determine the elemental composition of a sample. Atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS) and atomic emission spectroscopy (AES) (also referred to as optical emission spectroscopy (OES)) techniques are suitable for numerous applications. They are often used in food safety, petrochemical, environmental, pharmaceutical, and geochemical applications.

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