To maintain accuracy, analysts must manage several chemical interferences:

: Moisture and water vapor must be removed using drying tubes to prevent "quenching," which weakens the fluorescence signal. Application and Precision

The method relies on . Unlike traditional absorption methods, CVAFS measures the light emitted by excited mercury atoms.

: High-purity argon gas carries the vapor into the CVAFS analyzer , where it is exposed to UV light (253.7 nm), causing fluorescence that is then measured. Critical Interferences

This method is performance-based, meaning laboratories can use different equipment, such as the PSA Millennium Merlin or Teledyne QuickTrace , provided they meet strict quality control standards. It typically operates within a calibration range of 5 ng/L to 100 ng/L.