A critical review of inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry for geoanalysis, geochemistry and hydrology, Part 1. Analytical performance
Critical Reviews in Analytical Chemistry
By: I.B. Brenner and Howard E. Taylor
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Abstract
Present-day inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) instrumentation is described briefly. Emphasis is placed on performance characteristics for geoanalysis, geochemistry, and hydrology. Applications where ICP-MS would be indispensable are indicated. Determination of geochemically diagnostic trace elements (such as the rare earth elements [REE], U and Th), of isotope ratios for fingerprinting, tracer and other geo-isotope applications, and benchmark isotope dilution determinations are considered to be typical priority applications for ICP-MS. It is concluded that ICP-MS furnishes unique geoanalytical and environmental data that are not readily provided by conventional spectroscopic (emission and absorption) techniques.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | A critical review of inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry for geoanalysis, geochemistry and hydrology, Part 1. Analytical performance |
| Series title | Critical Reviews in Analytical Chemistry |
| DOI | 10.1080/10408349208051650 |
| Volume | 23 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Year Published | 1992 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis |
| Contributing office(s) | Toxic Substances Hydrology Program, National Research Program - Central Branch |
| Description | 13 p. |
| First page | 355 |
| Last page | 367 |