Agilent 4500 ICP-MS with LSX-100 Semiquantitative Analysis Application Note

Semiquantitative Analysis of Glass by Laser Ablation ICP-MS

Brand: Agilent
Document type: Application Note
Language: English
Pages: 6
File format: PDF
File size: 83 KB
Published: 02 July, 2012
Updated: 30 September, 2023
Models: 4500 ICP-MS, 4500 ICP-MS with LSX-100
MD5 checksum: 51909BC781743C7A0E3B9FCDF2107E4B
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About this manual

The document details a method for rapid, direct solid analysis using the Agilent 4500 inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer (ICP-MS) equipped with the LSX-100 Laser Sampling System. The system utilizes a UV Nd:YAG laser to ablate samples without requiring preparation, achieving detection limits in the low ppb range for multielement analysis.

What's inside

System Description
Advantages of UV Laser Ablation
Sample Analysis Procedure
Instrument Parameters
Detection Limits

Frequently asked questions

How long does the sample analysis take including loading?

The sample analysis time, including sample loading, is approximately three minutes.

What is the diameter of the laser crater achieved during analysis?

The resulting crater was approximately 30um in diameter.

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