Agilent Vista Simultaneous ICP-OES Application Note for Fuel and Lubricating Oil Analysis

This application note describes a method for the simultaneous ICP-OES analysis of multiple metals in fuel oils and lubricating oils using the Agilent Vista™ 7800 simultaneous ICP-OES. The application note provides detailed instructions for performing metal analysis on fuel oils and lubricating oils, including sample preparation, analysis procedures, calibration and result validation.

Brand: Agilent
Document type: Application Note
Language: English
Pages: 4
File format: PDF
File size: 38 KB
Published: 11 June, 2012
Updated: 01 October, 2023
MD5 checksum: B049988FD75358A6A7BFA90372195202
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About this manual

The document details a study on determining metal levels in fuel oil and lubricating oils to provide early warning of mechanical failure or contamination. The method involves diluting samples in dekalin and analyzing them using the Agilent Vista simultaneous Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometer (ICP-OES) with an axially viewed plasma configuration.

What's inside

Introduction
Instrumental
Instrument parameters
Sample Preparation
Results
Discussion

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to analyze a sample including rinse time?

The analysis of 21 elements takes around 105 seconds per sample.

What is the power setting for the Vista instrument?

The instrument operates with a power setting of 1.3 kW.

What is the sample uptake rate for the analysis?

The sample uptake rate is 0.6 mL/min.

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