JASPE2 6(1) 1-92 1 R-68R (1991) February 1991 Journal of Analytical Atomic Spectrometry Including Atomic Spectrometry Updates CONTENTS NEWS AND VIEWS 1 Editorial-Judith Egan 2 Hilger Spectroscopy Prize 2 4 5 7 Conferences and Meetings 8 Papers in Future Issues Atomic Spectrometry Viewpoint-Barry L. Sharp Obituaries-Peter Neil Keliher and Frans J.M.J. Maessen Book Reviews-Julian F. Tyson Andrew Taylor and David J. Halls PAPERS 9 19 25 33 37 41 49 57 73 79 81 89 Determination of Fluorine in Urine and Tap Water by Laser-excited Molecular Fluorescence Spectrometry in a Graphite Tube Furnace With Front-surface Illumination-David J Butcher Richard L Irwin Junichi Takahashi Robert G Michel Application of Platform and Palladium Modification Techniques With Furnace Atomization Plasma Emission Spectrometry-Ralph E Sturgeon Scott N Willie Van T Luong Shier S Berman Comparison of Atomization Mechanisms for Group IIA Elements in Electrothermal Atomic Absorption Spectrometry-Laurie J Prell David L Styris David A Redfield Determination of Lead in Gallium Arsenide by Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption Spectrometry With an Ammonium Chloride-Chromium(tii) Chloride Chemical Modifier-Ernest Beinrohr Miroslav Rapta Marco Taddia Vanes Poluzzi Determination of Low Levels of Cadmium in Marine and Fresh Water Sediments by Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption Spectrometry Employing a Reduced Palladium Chloride Modifier and by Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometry-Christopher G Millward Paul D Kluckner Heated Sample Introduction System for the Analysis of Slurries by Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometry-Lyns S Gervais Eric D Salin Line Selection and Determination of Trace Amounts of Elements in Tungsten by Inductively Coupled Placrna Atomic Emission Spectrometry-Martine Carre Olga Diaz de Rodriguez Jean-Michel Mermet Martine Bridenne Yves Marot Comparison of Microwave-induced Plasma Sources-Kimberely A Forbes Edward E Reszke Peter C Uden Ramon M Barnes Assessment of Titanium-Sapphire Lasers and Optical Parametric Oscillators as Sources of Variable Wavelength for Resonant Ionization Mass Spectrometry-Kenneth W D Ledingham Ravi P Singhal CUMULATIVE AUTHOR INDEX INSTRUCTIONS TO AUTHORS JOURNALS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF CHEMISTRY REFEREEING PROCEDURE AND POLICY (1 991 ) ATOMIC SPECTROMETRY UPDATE Ramsey Mark Cave 1R 41 R References Environmental Analysis-Malcolm S.Cresser Janet Armstrong John Dean Michael H. Typeset by Burgess & Son (Abingdol) Ltd FAGE BROS\ Printed in Great Britain by -J Page Bros NorwichThe XXVII Colloquium Spectroscopicum Internationale XXVII CSI will be held in Grieg Hall Bergen Norway June 9-14 1991 IUPAC M - 1991 NORWAY This traditional biennial conference in analytical spectroscopy will once again provide a forum for atomic nuclear arid molecular spectroscopists worldwide to encourage personal contact and the exchange of experience. Participants are invited to submit papers for presentation at the XXVII CSI dealing with the following topics Basic theory and instrumentation of- Atomic spectroscopy (emission absorption fluorescence) Molecular spectroscopy (UV VIS and IR) X-ray spectroscopy Gamma spectroscopy Mass spectrometry (inorganic and organic) Electron spect~oscopy Raman spectroscopy Mossbauer spectroscopy Nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometry Methods of surface analysis and depth profiling Photoacoustic spectroscopy Metals and alloys Geological materials Industrial products Biological samples Food and agricultural products Application of spectroscopy in the analysis of- Special emphasis will be given to trace analysis environmental pollutants and standard reference materials.The scientific programme will consist of both plenary lectures and parallel sessions of oral presentation. Specific times will be reserved for poster sessions. PRE- AND POST-SYMPOSIA In connection with the XXVII CSI the following symposia will be organised Pre-symposie 1. GRAPHITE ATOMISER TECHNIQUES IN ANALYTICAL SPECTROSCOPY June 6-8 1991 Hotel Ullensvang Loofthus Norway. II. CHARACTERISATION OF OIL COMPONENTS USING SPECTROSCOPIC METHODS June 6-8 1991 Hotel Hardangerfjord Q)ystese Norway. 111. MEASUREMENT OF RADIO-NUCLIDES AFTER THE CHERNOBYL ACCIDENT June 6-8 1991 Hotel Solstrand Bergen Norway. Post-symposium- IV. SPECIATION OF ELEMENTS IN ENVIRONMENTAL AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES June 17-19 1991 Hotel Alexandra h e n Norway. For further information contact THE SECRETARIAT XXVll CSI HSD Cong ress-Confere nce P.O. Box 1721 Nordnes N-5024 Bergen Norway. Tel. 47-5-31 8414 Telex 42607 hsd n Telefax 47-5-324555 Circle 005 for further information