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Time-resolved studies of particle effects in laser ablation inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry

Journal Article · · Journal of Analytical Atomic Spectrometry
OSTI ID:973931
Time resolved signals in laser ablation inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (LA-ICP-MS) are studied to determine the influence of experimental parameters on ICP-induced fractionation effects. Differences in sample composition and morphology, i.e., ablating brass, glass, or dust pellets, have a profound effect on the time resolved signal. Helium transport gas significantly decreases large positive signal spikes arising from large particles in the ICP. A binder for pellets also reduces the abundance and amplitude of spikes in the signal. MO{sup +} ions also yield signal spikes, but these MO{sup +} spikes generally occur at different times from their atomic ion counterparts.
Research Organization:
Ames Laboratory (AMES), Ames, IA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC)
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-07CH11358
OSTI ID:
973931
Report Number(s):
IS-J 7399
Journal Information:
Journal of Analytical Atomic Spectrometry, Journal Name: Journal of Analytical Atomic Spectrometry Vol. 23; ISSN 1364-5544
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English