Table 10. Analytical Application of the Developed Method (pH: 4.5; Sample Volume: 10 mL; Adsorbent Amount: 1200 Mg; Contact Time for Adsorption: 30 min; Recovery Agent: 1 M HNO3; and Recovery Time: 40 min).
| sample | added Al(III) (μg/L) | Al(III) detected with the developed method (μg/L) | Al(III) detected with ICP-OES (μg/L) |
|---|---|---|---|
| tap water | <LODa | ||
| 100 | 103 ± 10 | 99 ± 4 | |
| 250 | 248 ± 12 | 243 ± 4 | |
| 500 | 489 ± 17 | 506 ± 25 | |
| carboy water | <LODa | ||
| 100 | 107 ± 8 | 98 ± 3 | |
| 250 | 256 ± 10 | 253 ± 8 | |
| 500 | 501 ± 38 | 508 ± 10 |
LOD = limit of detection (n = 3).