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dry-ashing

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ID 720282 Last modified 22.03.2017
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Domain organic chemistry
  • the conversion of an organic compound into ash (decomposition) by a burner or in a muffle furnace
dry ashing
Usage examples
  • Depending upon the measuring system to be used a more or less through digestion of the organic matter in the sample may be necessary. Decomposition by dry ashing, wet digestion in an open system and bomb digestion can be considered.
  • Stringent control of the temperature is important in dry ashing to avoid losses of analyte by volatilization. A muffle furnace with a programmable temperature controller is essential to obtain repeatable ashing conditions.

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