Work

Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry

Year: 1998

Type: book-chapter

Abstract: Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) has grown tremendously since its introduction in 1980, owing to its multi-element and isotopic analytical capability with flexible sample introduction, high sensitivity, and fast sample throughput. In particular, integrating ICP with a magnetic sector mass spectrometer and multiple collectors significantly improves the precision of isotopic analysis for many elements that are difficult to measure with alternative techniques. This chapter reviews the history of ICP-MS, its fundamental principles, and its development for measuring concentrations and isotope ratios of elements prepared in aqueous solutions. The review highlights critical technical advancements, novel approaches to address spectral interferences, and the geochemical and cosmochemical applications that emerged from these advances. Finally, potential avenues for future research are discussed.

Source: Royal Society of Chemistry eBooks

Parent work: Spectrochemical Analysis by Atomic Absorption and Emission

DOI: 10.1039/9781847551894-00197

Authors: Hu, Yan, Moynier, Frédéric

Institutions: Institut de physique du globe de Paris, Université Paris Cité

Language: English

Topic: Analytical chemistry methods development

Subfield: Analytical Chemistry

Field: Chemistry

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: green

Funders: Agence Nationale de la Recherche, H2020 European Research Council