scholarly journals Material Screening with Mass Spectrometry

Physics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-84
Author(s):  
Francesca Marchegiani ◽  
Francesco Ferella ◽  
Stefano Nisi
Keyword(s):  
Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Detection Limits ◽  
Analytical Technique ◽  
Inductively Coupled ◽  
Icp Ms ◽  
Experimental Apparatus ◽  
Plasma Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Ultra Trace

Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry is a powerful analytical technique. Because of its sensitivity, accuracy, multielement capability, high throughput, rapid analysis times and low detection limits, it is able to determine simultaneously long-lived radionuclides at trace and ultra-trace levels as well as isotope ratios. It has been increasingly applied in the framework of rare events experiments like those investigating the nature of dark matter and neutrinos, where the screening and selection of extremely radiopure materials for the experimental apparatus is crucial. Here, the inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) measurements of the chemical purity of a Cs2HfCl6 crystal scintillator used to study α decay of naturally occurring Hf isotopes and its own raw materials are reported. Moreover, in the framework of the GERDA/LEGEND experiment, an overview of the ICP-MS results to monitor the recycling process of enriched germanium scraps is shown. Significant outcomes, such as low detection limits despite the small amount of sample to analyze and fast ICP-MS results, have been achieved in response to the challenges required by modern low background experiments.

Quantification of Trace and Ultra-trace Elements in Nuclear Grade Manufactured Graphites by Fast-Flow Glow Discharge Mass Spectrometry and by Inductively Coupled Plasma – Mass Spectrometry after Microwave – Induced Combustion Digestions

2009 ◽  
Vol 1215 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xinwei Wang ◽  
Gaurav Bhagat ◽  
Kevin Michael O'Brien ◽  
Karol Putyera
Keyword(s):  
Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Trace Elements ◽  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Nuclear Grade ◽  
Inductively Coupled ◽  
Icp Ms ◽  
Plasma Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Ultra Trace ◽  
Fast Flow

AbstractFF-GDMS and MIC-ICP-MS methods were developed for the determination of mg/kg- and μg/kg-level B, Mg, Al, Ca, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Zr, Mo, Sb, W and Pb in nuclear-grade graphite. Consistent results have been achieved in determining trace elements like B, Ti, Cr, Mn, Zr, Sb and Pb by both methods, which vary mostly less than ±30%, and are in line with the manufacturer reference values. On Mg, Al, Fe, Co, Zn, Mo and W, FF-GDMS analyses also show good agreement with the manufacturer's data. Continuing efforts in identifying source of interference, which has limited the MIC-ICP-MS analysis of these elements, is currently underway.

Exploiting aerosol dilution for the determination of ultra-trace elements in honey by collision/reaction cell inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (CRC-ICP-MS) without thermal digestion

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 1710-1717 ◽  
Author(s):  
Serhat Döker
Keyword(s):  
Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Trace Elements ◽  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Trace Determination ◽  
Reaction Cell ◽  
Inductively Coupled ◽  
Icp Ms ◽  
Plasma Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Ultra Trace

A rapid dilute-and-shoot procedure was described for the ultra-trace determination of Li, Al, Cr, Mn, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, As, Cd, Tl, Pb and U in honey by collision/reaction cell inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (CRC-ICP-MS).

The determination of labile cadmium in some biosolids-amended soils by isotope dilution plasma mass spectrometry

Soil Research ◽  
2003 ◽  
Vol 41 (3) ◽  
pp. 589 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. W. Gray ◽  
R. G. McLaren ◽  
J. Shiowatana
Keyword(s):  
Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Isotope Dilution ◽  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Significant Proportion ◽  
Amended Soils ◽  
Analytical Technique ◽  
Inductively Coupled ◽  
Labile Fraction ◽  
Icp Ms ◽  
Plasma Mass Spectrometry

An isotope dilution inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) technique, using an enriched stable Cd isotope, was applied to determine the labile fraction of Cd in 20 biosolids-amended soils. The measured labile Cd fraction was compared with the amounts of Cd solubilised or extracted by HNO3, EDTA, CaCl2, and Ca(NO3)2. Labile Cd, as a proportion of total soil Cd (% labile), ranged between 33 and 84% with a mean of 50%, indicating that a significant proportion of the Cd added to these soils from biosolids is in non-labile forms. EDTA was found to release Cd from non-labile sites, solubilising on average 30% more Cd than labile forms measured by isotope dilution. In contrast, the proportion of Ca(NO3)2-extractable Cd was significantly less than the measured labile fraction and probably represents Cd in soil solution. Extraction of soil with 1 M CaCl2, however, was found to provide a very good estimate of labile Cd in these biosolids-amended soils. Isotope dilution ICP-MS using an enriched stable Cd isotope and ICP-MS appears to be an analytical technique which has the potential to measure labile Cd in soils without the problems associated with the use of radioisotopes.

Direct Analysis of Ultra Trace Metallic Particles in NH3 and HCl Gases by Gas Exchange Device (GED)-ICP-MS

2021 ◽  
Vol 314 ◽  
pp. 17-22
Author(s):  
Katsu Kawabata ◽  
Kohei Nishiguchi ◽  
Tatsu Ichinose
Keyword(s):  
Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Gas Exchange ◽  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Direct Analysis ◽  
Metallic Particles ◽  
Inductively Coupled ◽  
Icp Ms ◽  
Plasma Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Ultra Trace ◽  
Metallic Impurities

Gas Exchange Device (GED) was integrated with Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry(ICP-MS) for analysis of metallic particles in NH3 and HCl gases used in semiconductormanufacturing. A single pg/kg (ppq) level of metallic impurities in these gases could be determinedwithout any sample preparation.

Interfacing capillary electrophoresis with inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry for redox speciation of plutonium

2005 ◽  
Vol 93 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chrystel Ambard ◽  
Arnaud Delorme ◽  
Nicolas Baglan ◽  
Jean Aupiais ◽  
Fabien Pointurier ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Stainless Steel ◽  
Capillary Electrophoresis ◽  
Detection Limit ◽  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Detection Limits ◽  
Inductively Coupled ◽  
Fast Separations ◽  
Icp Ms ◽  
Plasma Mass Spectrometry

SummaryA robust and efficient interface between a capillary electrophoresis (CE) and an ICP-MS for actinide speciation studies was developed. This interface was made of two stainless steel T-shape pieces connected to the ICP-MS through a PFA-50 nebulizer. Fast separations (typically in less that 15 min) were obtained. The performances of the technique in terms of chemical separations carried out by the capillary electrophoresis and in terms of detection limits were investigated. Concerning the detection limit of the CE-ICP-MS system for plutonium, it was determined as 5 × 10

scholarly journals Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry: Introduction to Analytical Aspects

2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (3) ◽  
pp. 115-133 ◽  
Author(s):  
Scott Wilschefski ◽  
Matthew Baxter
Keyword(s):  
Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Atomic Absorption ◽  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Biological Fluids ◽  
Atomic Emission ◽  
Analytical Technique ◽  
Inductively Coupled ◽  
Icp Ms ◽  
Plasma Mass Spectrometry

Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) is an analytical technique that can be used to measure elements at trace levels in biological fluids. Although older techniques such as atomic absorption and atomic emission are still in use by some laboratories, there has been a slow shift toward ICP-MS, particularly in the last decade. As this shift is likely to continue, clinical scientists should be aware of the analytical aspects of ICP-MS, as well as the potential for both spectroscopic and non-spectroscopic interference, and strategies that can be employed to eliminate or mitigate these issues.

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