Highlights
► Direct determination of As and Hg by vapor generation atomic spectrometry in acetic medium is proposed. ► Vapor generation reaction directly in acetic acid medium was carried out. ► Analysis of solid waste leachate is recommended by USEPA and NBR (Brazil) for classification.
Keywords
Atomic absorption spectrometry;
Atomic fluorescence spectrometry;
Arsenic;
Mercury;
Vapor generation;
Waste residue classification;
Acetic acid extract