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To evaluate the feasibility and performance of using an inductively coupled argon plasma as an ion source for quadrupole mass spectrometric determination of trace elements in solution.

December 1, 1980Analytical Chemistry

Inductively coupled argon plasma as an ion source for mass spectrometric determination of trace elements

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RHR. S. HoukFlorida State University VFVelmer A. FasselAmes National Laboratory GFG. D. FleschUnited States Department of Energy

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Experimental study demonstrates trace element and isotopic determination in aqueous solutions, highlighting high sensitivity and broad linear range for plasma mass spectrometry.

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To evaluate the feasibility and performance of using an inductively coupled argon plasma as an ion source for quadrupole mass spectrometric determination of trace elements in solution.
Injected nebulized solution aerosols into an inductively coupled argon plasma to generate high-density positive elemental ions.
Extracted ions through a sampling orifice into a differentially pumped vacuum chamber housing an ion lens and quadrupole mass spectrometer.
Observed mass spectra of trace elements consisting primarily of singly charged monatomic (M+) or oxide (MO+) ions with expected natural isotopic abundances.
Achieved analytical calibration curves spanning nearly 4 orders of magnitude in integration mode, yielding detection limits between 0.002 and 0.06 pg/mL for the evaluated elements.

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Houk et al. (1980) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d960e9da3af5b1d08364fc https://doi.org/10.1021/ac50064a012

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Experimental study demonstrates trace element and isotopic determination in aqueous solutions, highlighting high sensitivity and broad linear range for plasma mass spectrometry.

Inductively coupled argon plasma as an ion source for mass spectrometric determination of trace elements

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