Determination of Trace Amounts of Mercury in Water by Neutron Activation Analysis with Lubricating Base Oil as Extractant

Abstract

This paper deals with a convenient method in the determination of trace amounts of mercury in water. After being irradiated with neutrons, water sample was treated with 7.0M HClO₄ solution and mercury was extracted with lubricating base oil. In such a simple operation, the sensitivity can reach 10^-8g Hg/4ml H₂O.