Assessment of the analytical capabilities of inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry

Journal of Research of the National Bureau of Standards
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A thorough assessment of the analytical capabilities of inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry was conducted for selected analytes of importance in water quality applications and hydrologic research. A multielement calibration curve technique was designed to produce accurate and precise results in analysis times of approximately one minute. The suite of elements included Al, As, B, Ba, Be, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Hg, Li, Mn, Mo, Ni, Pb, Se, Sr, V, and Zn. The effects of sample matrix composition on the accuracy of the determinations showed that matrix elements (such as Na, Ca, Mg, and K) that may be present in natural water samples at concentration levels greater than 50 mg/L resulted in as much as a 10% suppression in ion current for analyte elements. Operational detection limits are presented.
Publication type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Title Assessment of the analytical capabilities of inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry
Series title Journal of Research of the National Bureau of Standards
DOI 10.6028/jres.093.107
Volume 93
Issue 3
Year Published 1988
Language English
Publisher National Institute of Standards and Technology
Description 3 p.
First page 433
Last page 435
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