A straightforward wet-chemistry method for the determination of solid and gaseous mercury fractions in Backlight Cold Cathode Fluorescence Lamps

► Speciation of volatile and solid Hg compounds in cold cathode fluorescence lamps. ► Straightforward sample extraction using potassium permanganate. ► No sophisticated lab equipment or cooling cells to determine volatile mercury is required. ► The method is fit for purpose in routine labs demonstrated on the analysis of CCFLs from a LCD TV.