flame-in-tube atomizer

in spectrochemical analysis
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.F02409
An atomizer in which hydrogen, used as @C00863@, is partially combusted in the inlet arm of a T-shaped tube furnace by introducing a limited amount of oxygen or air.
Source:
PAC, 1992, 64, 261. (Nomenclature, symbols, units and their usage in spectrochemical analysis - XIII. Terms related to chemical vapour generation (IUPAC Recommendations 1992)) on page 264 [Terms] [Paper]