Abstract: A photochemical vapor generator is disclosed having a reaction chamber with a liquid sample inlet, a carrier gas inlet and a carrier gas outlet. A liquid sample support surface for supporting a film of a liquid sample is in the reaction chamber. A source of ultraviolet radiation is positioned in radiative contact with the liquid sample support surface. Also described is a process for detecting and/or quantifying an analyte by providing a liquid film of a sample containing an organic acid or a salt thereof and a precursor compound of the analyte, exposing the liquid film to ultraviolet radiation to generate a volatile species of the analyte, separating the volatile species from the liquid film to form a vapor containing the volatile species, and directing the vapor to a detector to detect and/or quantify the analyte in the vapor.

Abstract: A photochemical vapour generator is disclosed having a reaction chamber with a liquid sample inlet, a carrier gas inlet and a carrier gas outlet. A liquid sample support surface for supporting a film of a liquid sample is in the reaction chamber. A source of ultraviolet radiation is positioned in radiative contact with the liquid sample support surface. Also described is a process for detecting and/or quantifying an analyte by providing a liquid film of a sample containing an organic acid or a salt thereof and a precursor compound of the analyte, exposing the liquid film to ultraviolet radiation to generate a volatile species of the analyte, separating the volatile species from the liquid film to form a vapour containing the volatile species, and directing the vapour to a detector to detect and/or quantify the analyte in the vapour.

Abstract: The invention comprises a method of photochemical transformation of metallic and non-metallic ions in an aqueous environment. The method comprises exposing the ions to UV irradiation in the presence of an organic acid. The aqueous ions are reduced by the method and may form hydrides, alkyl or carbonyl compounds.

Abstract: The invention comprises a method of photochemical transformation of metallic and non-metallic ions in an aqueous environment. The method comprises exposing the ions to UV irradiation in the presence of an organic acid. The aqueous ions are reduced by the method and may form hydrides, alkyl or carbonyl compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a simple thermal desorption gas introduction interface for sample introduction of volatile analytes into an atomic spectroscopic detector. An injector is connected to the atomic spectroscopic detector via a first port. The injector further comprises a sealed second port for inserting the volatile analyte bound to an extraction phase. A heating block surrounding the injector heats the injector to a predetermined temperature and keeps it substantially at the predetermined temperature. A carrier gas flow of inert gas is provided into the injector through a third port of the injector located in proximity to the second port. An auxiliary gas flow of inert gas is provided via forth port located between the third port and the atomic spectroscopic detector. The volatile analyte bound to an extraction phase is inserted into the injector, wherein the extraction phase is inserted through the seal of the second port for sealed exposure within the injector.