Major
Physics
Anticipated Graduation Year
2020
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Open Access
Abstract
Total x-ray reflection spectrometry involves exciting electrons in metallic elements which are then interpreted as concentrations based on their absorption of electromagnetic radiation. Flame atomic absorption spectroscopy is a technique that detects metals present in samples through how ground state metals absorb light at a specific wavelength. The purpose and objective of this research project is to study the elemental content present in different prepared vinegar samples. The different elemental concentrations present in different samples can shed light into the impact of growing the ingredients for the vinegar in different areas of the world.
Faculty Mentors & Instructors
Martina Schmeling, Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry
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Analysis of Elemental Content of Organic Samples by Total X-Ray Reflection Fluorescence and Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy
Total x-ray reflection spectrometry involves exciting electrons in metallic elements which are then interpreted as concentrations based on their absorption of electromagnetic radiation. Flame atomic absorption spectroscopy is a technique that detects metals present in samples through how ground state metals absorb light at a specific wavelength. The purpose and objective of this research project is to study the elemental content present in different prepared vinegar samples. The different elemental concentrations present in different samples can shed light into the impact of growing the ingredients for the vinegar in different areas of the world.