how does aas work
1 Atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS) : A technique used to identify the presence and concentration of substances by analysing the spectrum produced when a substance is vaporised and absorbs certain frequencies of light.2  AAS is used particularly for detecting the concentrations of metal ions in solutions. Atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS) : A technique used to identify the presence and concentration of substances by analysing the spectrum produced when a substance is vaporised and absorbs certain frequencies of light.