Agilent AA-5 Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer Lubricating Oil Additive Analysis Application Note

This document describes a method for analyzing barium, calcium and zinc in lubricating oil additive blends

Brand: Agilent
Category: Other
Document type: Application Note
Language: English
Pages: 4
File format: PDF
File size: 48 KB
Published: 12 June, 2012
Updated: 30 September, 2023
MD5 checksum: 1F2DD0EA601E4A6513F10682317582D6
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About this manual

This document details a method for the rapid and accurate analysis of barium, calcium, and zinc salts in lubricating oil blends using atomic absorption spectrophotometry. The procedure utilizes kerosene as a solvent and specifies the use of the Techtron AA-5 atomic absorption spectrophotometer with specific instrument conditions for each element.

What's inside

Introduction
Instrument Conditions
Oil Sample Solutions
Standard Solutions
Notes on Individual Determinations
Some Typical Results
Conclusion
References

Specifications

Wavelength for Barium	5535.5 A
Photomultiplier Tube	R-213
Lamp current	10 mA
Slit width	33A
Burner model	AB-50

Frequently asked questions

What instrument is used for the analysis?

The analysis is performed using the Techtron AA-5 atomic absorption spectrophotometer.

What solvent is recommended for the oil samples?

Kerosene is the recommended solvent for preparing the oil sample solutions.

What is the approximate analysis time?

A suitably equipped laboratory can determine these elements within 2 to 3 hours of receipt of the sample.

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