Determination of elemental content off rocks by laser ablation inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry
Analytical Chemistry
By: F. E. Lichte
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Abstract
A new method of analysis for rocks and soils is presented using laser ablation inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry. It is based on a lithium borate fusion and the free-running mode of a Nd/YAG laser. An Ar/N2 sample gas improves sensitivity 7 ?? for most elements. Sixty-three elements are characterized for the fusion, and 49 elements can be quantified. Internal standards and isotopic spikes ensure accurate results. Limits of detection are 0.01 ??g/g for many trace elements. Accuracy approaches 5% for all elements. A new quality assurance procedure is presented that uses fundamental parameters to test relative response factors for the calibration.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Determination of elemental content off rocks by laser ablation inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry |
| Series title | Analytical Chemistry |
| DOI | 10.1021/ac00110a024 |
| Volume | 67 |
| Issue | 14 |
| Year Published | 1995 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | ACS Publications |
| Description | 7 p. |
| First page | 2479 |
| Last page | 2485 |
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