How often I heard about that " GC could not be applied on trace metal determination/"
But I really do not like the general confusing answer: Be a decent chemist, I prefer the answer is ---- it depends.
Yes, GC procedures for the trace determination of entire metal groups, such as the groups I A, II A, lanthanides, and actinide elements are, simply, still nonexistent.
On the other hand, { or however, or but, (<: I learned to say however, but now)} elements, such as Be, Al, Cr, Co, Rh, Cu, Ni, Pd, and V can be determined individually or in small groups at concentrations which compare favorably with other sensitive methods of metal determination. Here I just need a list of ligand types examined to date and the applicability of these in trace determinations is given in Figure.
Cool, Technology is beautiful.
