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Mass spectrometry with ICP ionization source (ICP-MS)

Multi-element technique with a wide range of linearity, high sensitivity and with minimal chemical and spectroscopic interference.
Specially focused on multi-element quantitative analysis that practically covers the periodic table with the exception of halogen elements and, among others, carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen and oxygen.
It is a very fast and reliable technique that allows knowing the total composition of macro and micro constituents of any material in concentrations from ppm to ppt.
In many cases, the samples require a previous digestion treatment to put them in solution, which can be done in the center.
Instrumentation
Staff
Teresa Benito Criado
CAI Ciencias de la Tierra y Arqueometría
Geological Techniques Unit