trace analysis

Inductively Coupled Plasma – Mass Spectrometer (ICP-MS)

Area Linked to: 
Applied & Analytical Chemistry
Research Area: 
Chemical Analysis

Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) is a type of mass spectrometry that is highly sensitive and capable of the determination of a range of metals and several non-metals at concentrations below parts per trillion (ppt). It is based on coupling together an inductively coupled plasma as a method of producing ions (ionization) with a mass spectrometer as a method of separating and detecting the ions. ICP-MS is also capable of monitoring isotopic speciation for the ions of choice. Unlike atomic absorption spectroscopy, which can only measure a single element at a time ICP-MS has the capability to scan for all elements simultaneously. This allows rapids ample processing.

Equipment Info
Resolution & Range: 
1 ppb to 100 ppm
Applications: 
Trace and ultra trace elemental analysis in metallurgical and water samples
Sample type: 
Sample should be in solution form, standards will be provided by NML
Model & Make: 
Perkin-Elmer
Equipment Code: 
AAC/15
Year of Installation: 
2007
PIR holder: 
Dr. Sanchita Chakravarty

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