Title: local fraction atomized
Long Title: IUPAC Gold Book - local fraction atomized
DOI: 10.1351/goldbook.L03604
Status: current
Index: quantity

Definition
The substance fraction of the atomized component in the total volatilized component. This quantity is measured in a defined part of the flame, usually the observation space. The fraction atomized is the result of chemical reactions in the gaseous state. It depends on the bond strength of the compounds that the component may form within the flame and on the composition and temperature of the flame. When analysing elements that tend to become oxidized in the flame, it may be advisable to use as fuel gas mixtures with a reducing component such as $\ce{C2H2}$ or $\ce{N2O}$.

Related Term
- substance fraction: https://goldbook.iupac.org//terms/view/S06075

Sources
- Orange Book, 2nd ed., p. 168 (https://media.iupac.org/publications/analytical_compendium/)
- PAC, 1986, 58, 1737. 'Quantities and units in clinical chemistry: Nebulizer and flame properties in flame emission and absorption spectrometry (Recommendations 1986)' on page 1741 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac198658121737)

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Citation: Citation: 'local fraction atomized' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. 10.1351/goldbook.L03604
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