The Determination of Silicon in low Alloy Steels by Atomic Fluorescence Spectroscopy in A Separated Nitrous Oxide-Acetylene Flame

Abstract
An atomic fluorescence spectroscopic method is described for the assay of silicon in low alloy steels. The method reported is more sensitive than the corresponding atomic absorption method, the detection limit being 0.7 ppm at 351.6 nm compared to 4 ppm for atomic absorption at the same wavelength.