Atomizers
•Flame Atomizers - rate at which sample is introduced into flame and where the sample is introduced is important
•Graphite Furnace Atomizers - used if sample is too small for atomization, provides reducing environment for oxidizing agents - small volume of sample is evaporated at low temperature and then ashed at higher temperature in an electrically heated graphite cup.  After ashing, the current is increased and the sample is atomized