Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS) is widely used in industry to measure metal concentrations. Some common applications include:
- Food Industry: Testing for toxic metals like lead, cadmium, and mercury in food and beverages, and measuring essential minerals like iron and zinc.
- Environmental Monitoring: Checking water, soil, and air for heavy metal contamination to ensure environmental safety.
- Pharmaceuticals: Measuring metal impurities in drugs and raw materials to meet safety standards.
- Mining and Metallurgy: Determining metal content in ores, alloys, and industrial products for quality control.
- Chemical Industry: Monitoring metals in chemicals, catalysts, and industrial processes.
- Agriculture: Measuring metals in fertilizers, soil, and crops to ensure proper nutrient levels and safety.
- Clinical and Medical Labs: Detecting metals in blood, urine, and tissues for diagnostic purposes.
In short, AAS is valuable wherever accurate measurement of metals is needed for quality control, safety, or regulatory compliance.