Detection of heavy metals in Arabian crude oil residue using laser induced breakdown spectroscopy

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Abstract

Laser induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) was applied for the elemental analysis of Arabian crude oil residue samples. The spectra due to trace elements such as Ca, Fe, Mg, Cu, Zn, Na, Ni, K and Mo were recorded using this technique. The dependence of time delay and laser beam energy on the elemental spectra was also investigated. Prior to quantitative analysis, the LIBS system was calibrated using standard samples containing these trace elements. The results achieved through this method were compared with conventional technique like inductively coupled plasma.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1072-1078
Number of pages7
JournalTalanta
Volume69
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - 15 Jul 2006

Bibliographical note

Funding Information:
The support by the Physics Departments and King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals is gratefully acknowledged. One of the author (T.H.) is thankful to National University of Science and Technology and Government of Pakistan for finacial support for his Ph.D. work. He is also thankful to KFUPM for its hospitality and permission to work at its research facilties.

Keywords

  • Analysis of solid crude oil waste
  • Continuous emissions monitoring
  • Environmental impacts of trace metals
  • LIBS applications
  • Laser induced break down spectroscopy (LIBS)
  • Trace metals detection

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Analytical Chemistry

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