Inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry : practices and techniques / Howard E. Taylor.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Taylor, Howard E. (Howard Edward), 1945-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (307 p.)

Place of Publication:

San Diego : Academic Press, [2001]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry presents a concise A-Z description of inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry, written in layman's terms, for use in the solution of trace element analytical chemistry problems. Detailed discussion of sample introduction and data interpretation is provided.Practicing analytical chemists will be able to use this text to familiarize themselves with the principles, approaches, options, pitfalls, and advantages of ICP-MS technology.Key Features* Concise and straightforward descriptions of ICP-MS principles and instrumenta

Contents:

Cover; Coppyright Page; Contents; About the Author; Chapter 1. Introduction; 1.1 History; 1.2 Overview; Chapter 2. Atomic Structure; 2.1 Bohr Model; 2.2 Isotopes; Chapter 3. Inductively Coupled Plasmas; 3.1 Plasma Formation; 3.2 Plasma Configuration; Chapter 4. Instrumentation; 4.1 Interface; 4.2 Ion Lenses; 4.3 Mass Spectrometers; 4.4 Detectors; Chapter 5. Sample Introduction; 5.1 Gaseous Samples; 5.2 Liquid Samples; 5.3 Solid Samples; Chapter 6. Special Techniques; 6.1 Flow Injection; 6.2 Chromatography; 6.3 Field Flow Fractionation; Chapter 7. Quantitation Techniques

7.1 Qualitative Analysis7.2 Semiquantitative Analysis; 7.3 Quantitative Analysis; Chapter 8. Interfrences; 8.1 Spectrometric Effects; 8.2 Nonspectrometric Effects; Chapter 9. Optimization; 9.1 Parameter Optimization; 9.2 ?Cold PlasmaŽ Operating Conditions; Chapter 10. Figures of Merit; 10.1 Sensitivity; 10.2 Detection Limits; 10.3 Precision; 10.4 Accuracy; References; Appendix 1. Table of Elements with Atomic Number, Weights, and First and Second Ionization Potentials; Appendix 2. Isotopic Composition of the Elements

Appendix 3. Prominent Polyatomic In terferences Applicable for ICP-MS DeterminationsAppendix 4. Table of Student's t Distribution; Appendix 5. Certified Standard Reference Materials Available from the U.S. NIST and the NRC of Canada; Appendix 6. Supplemental References; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-281-02891-6

9786611028916

0-08-050859-6

OCLC:

437186604