The use of ICP‐MS for human biomonitoring [Biomonitoring Methods, 1999]

Abstract

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 Appendix