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Trace Analysis Guide

By Paul Gaines, Ph.D.
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More than ever before, people are making decisions based on chemical measurements that affect us medically, environmentally, legally, and commercially. The reliability of these measurements is becoming a critical matter. Dr. Paul Gaines present an essential guide for trace analysts at any level of experience. Topics cover all phases of sample collection, preparation, measurement, and data analysis.

NOTE:  All references to trace analysis assume the use of either ICP-OES or ICP-MS for the purposes of this guide.

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Trace Analysis Guide
Table of Contents 1. Definition, Stages and Training 2. Planning the Project 3. Sampling and Subsampling 4. Introduction to Sample Preparation 5. Container Material Properties 6. Container Transpiration 7. Stability of Elements at ppb Concentration Levels 8. Environmental Contamination 9. Contamination From Reagents 10. Contamination From the Analyst and Apparatus 11. Acid Digestions of Inorganic Samples 12. Acid Digestions of Organic Samples 13. Sample Preparation by Fusion 14. Ashing Sample Preparation Procedures 15. ICP-OES Measurement 16. ICP-MS Measurement 17. Method Validation
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