Uncertainties in isotopic ratio measurements of individual silver nanoparticles using multiple-collector ICP-mass spectrometry

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Measurement uncertainties for the isotopic ratio of individual silver nanoparticles can be critically evaluated and quantified using multiple-collector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (MC-ICP-MS) equipped with high-gain Faraday cups. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.METHODOLOGICAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

Shuji Yamashita; Kota Yamamoto; Takafumi Hirata

doi:10.1039/d6ja00024j

January 1, 2026Journal of Analytical Atomic Spectrometry

Uncertainties in isotopic ratio measurements of individual silver nanoparticles using multiple-collector ICP-mass spectrometry

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To evaluate the measurement uncertainties associated with isotopic ratios of individual silver nanoparticles using advanced mass spectrometry techniques.
Used multiple-collector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (MC-ICP-MS) for analysis.
Assessed measurement uncertainties in isotopic ratios of Ag nanoparticles.
Evaluated performance of the mass spectrometry setup with high-gain Faraday detectors.
Identified significant uncertainties in isotopic ratio measurements of silver nanoparticles.
Demonstrated the need for improved methodologies to enhance measurement accuracy.
Showed that current techniques may not adequately resolve isotopic differences in individual nanoparticles.

Implication

Critical evaluation measures uncertainties in isotopic ratios of silver nanoparticles, highlighting accuracy issues.

Abstract

A critical evaluation of measurement uncertainties for the isotopic ratio of individual silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) was performed using multiple-collector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (MC-ICP-MS) equipped with high-gain Faraday...

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