Inductively Coupled Plasma Spectrometry and its Applications

Series:
Sheffield Analytical Chemistry
Published:
March 23, 1999 by Blackwell - 384 Pages
Editor(s):
Stephen J. Hill, University of Plymouth, UK

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Features

  • Provides an introduction to ICP spectrometry, discussing its historical development, detection limits, precision and dynamic range, and multielement capability and selectivity
  • Describes environmental applications of plasma spectrometry, including spectroscopic interferences, air samples, and water samples
  • Examines trace element analysis as well as the determination of rare earth elements concerning the application of plasma spectrometry to earth science
  • Explains total analyte determinations in food and speciation studies in applying plasma spectrometry to food science

    • Summary

    ICP Spectrometry and Its Applications provides an up-to-date resource for researchers and professionals in academia and industry. Directed at analytical chemists, environmental scientists, geochemists, and earth scientists, the book outlines ICP-MS as well as applications of plasma spectrometry in environmental analysis, earth science, and food science.

    Table of Contents

    Introduction, S. Greenfield, Consulting Analytical Chemist, Falmouth, United Kingdom
    Fundamental Principles of Inductively Coupled Plasmas, J.M. Fermet, University of Lyon, France
    Instrumentation for ICP-AES, S.J. Hill and A. Fisher, University of Plymouth, United Kingdom
    Aerosol Generation and Sample Transport in Plasma Spectrometry, R.F. Browner, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta
    Fundamental Aspects of ICP-MS, N. Jakubowski, Institut für Spektrochemie und Angewandte Spektroskopie, Dortmund, Germany
    Uses of Isotope Ratio in ICP-MS, L. Moens, University of Gent, Belgium
    Alternative Types of Plasma and Sample Introduction, S.J. Hill E.H. Evans, and G. O'Connor, University of Plymouth, United Kingdom
    Environmental Applications of Plasma Spectrometry, J. A. Caruso, University of Cincinnati, Ohio
    Application of Plasma Spectrometry to Earth Science, D.L. Miles, British Geological Survey, Keyworth, Nottingham, United Kingdom
    Application of Plasma Spectrometry to Food Science, P. Robb, CSL Food Science Laboratory, Norwich, United Kingdom
    References
    Index

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