atomization
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The act of reducing to atoms, or very minute particles; or the state of being so reduced.
The reduction of fluids into fine spray.
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After the sample is injected, the plasma's extreme temperature causes the sample to separate into individual atoms (atomization).
Another source of background absorption, particularly in ET AAS, is scattering of the primary radiation at particles that are generated in the atomization stage, when the matrix could not be removed sufficiently in the pyrolysis stage.
Other atomizers, such as glow-discharge atomization, hydride atomization, or cold-vapor atomization might be used for special purposes.
Swirl injection Swirl injectors are used in liquid rocket, gas turbine, and diesel engines to improve atomization and mixing efficiency.
Glow-discharge atomization A glow-discharge device (GD) serves as a versatile source, as it can simultaneously introduce and atomize the sample.
Hydride atomization Hydride generation techniques are specialized in solutions of specific elements.