Published in the series
Analyses of Hazardous Substances in Biological Materials
, Vol. 6 (1999)
The article contains sections titled:
Summary
Introduction
Principles of the method
ICP
Mass spectrometer
Sample introduction systems
Interferences and their avoidance
Spectral interferences
(m/e
interferences)
Non‐spectral interferences (matrix effects)
Requirements for trace analysis
Sample preparation
Selection of the instrumental parameters
Calibration
Quality assurance
Typical applications
General remarks
Analytical screening
Multi‐elemental analyses (metals)
Determination of non‐metals
Special sample introduction and coupling techniques
General remarks
Electrothermal vaporization
Flow injection technique
Coupling techniques for species analysis
Current importance of ICP‐MS and future trends
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