Practical Guide to ICP-MS and Other Atomic Spectroscopy Techniques: A Tutorial for Beginners, 4th Edition

Written by one of the very first practitioners of ICP-MS, Practical Guide to ICP-MS and Other Atomic Spectroscopy Techniques: A Tutorial for Beginners presents ICP-MS in a completely novel and refreshing way. By comparing it with other complementary atomic spectroscopy (AS) techniques, it gives the trace element analysis user community a glimpse into why the technique was first developed and how the application landscape has defined its use today, 40 years after it was first commercialized in 1983.

What’s new in the 4th edition

Updated chapters on the fundamental principles and applications of ICP-MS
New chapters on complementary AS techniques including AA, AF, ICP-OES, MIP-AES, XRF, XRD, LIBS, LALI-TOFMS
Strategies for reducing errors and contamination with plasma spectrochemical techniques
Comparison of collision and reaction cells including triple/multi quad systems
Novel approaches to sample digestion
Alternative sample introduction accessories
Comprehensive glossary of terms used in AS
New vendor contact information
The book is not only suited to novices and beginners, but also to more experienced analytical scientists who want to know more about recent ICP-MS developments, and where the technique might be heading in the future. Furthermore, it offers much needed guidance on how best to evaluate commercial AS instrumentation and what might be the best technique, based on your lab’s specific application demands.