Abstract：After the sample was dissolved with mixed acid, excessive sodium hydroxide was added to dissolve indium hydroxide for separation and enrichment of trace indium in blast furnace dust. Then, the content of indium in sample was determined by flame atomic absorption spectrometry. Consequently, a simple determination method of trace indium in complex system was established. The influence factors on the dissolution and determination results were investigated including the dosages of acid, various alkaline liquors and the dosage of alkali. Moreover, the interference of coexisting ions was studied. Finally, the optimal experimental conditions were obtained. The results showed that sodium hydroxide could effectively dissolve trace indium hydroxide. Meanwhile, the ions of iron and magnesium were precipitated, removing most interference elements in blast furnace dust. The relative standard deviation (RSD) of this method was less than 4.2 %, and the recoveries were 98 %-103 %.
