What will you learn on this course?
In Inductively-Coupled Plasma 鈥� Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS), an inductively coupled plasma (argon gas ionised by an intense electromagnetic field) is used to create ions which are then separated on a charge-to-mass basis and quantified by a mass spectrometer, to as low as ppq detection limits. The intensity of the ion is proportional to the concentration of the sample. Compared to ICP-OES, it gives much lower detection limits.
This course engenders a holistic approach to ICP-MS from the initial choice of analytical set-up through to designing a robust methodology including sample preparation and sample introduction and finishing with calibration. Different applications of ICP-MS will be explored throughout the course. Classroom exercises will explore the knowledge learned through the course.
Learning outcomes
This is an intermediate level course going into reasonable depth on how an ICP-MS instrument works, using, maintaining and troubleshooting it.
In Inductively-Coupled Plasma 鈥� Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS), an inductively coupled plasma (argon gas ionised by an intense electromagnetic field) is used to create ions which are then separated on a charge-to-mass basis and quantified by a mass spectrometer, to as low as ppq detection limits. The intensity of the ion is proportional to the concentration of the sample. Compared to ICP-OES, it gives much lower detection limits.
This course engenders a holistic approach to ICP-MS from the initial choice of analytical set-up through to designing a robust methodology including sample preparation and sample introduction and finishing with calibration. Different applications of ICP-MS will be explored throughout the course. Classroom exercises will explore the knowledge learned through the course.
Learning outcomes
- You will learn the theory behind the technique of Inductively-Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)
- You will learn the pros and cons of each facet and the required troubleshooting and maintenance of each
- You will learn about the different ICP-MS components, how they are affected by problematical samples and what can be done to reduce plasma and isobaric interferences
- You will gain knowledge in how to optimise a method to build a robust methodology
This is an intermediate level course going into reasonable depth on how an ICP-MS instrument works, using, maintaining and troubleshooting it.
