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Agilent 4500 ICP-MS Semiquantitative Analysis of Glass Fragments Application Brief
The document details a method utilizing the Agilent 4500 ICP-MS and LSX-100 laser ablation system to characterize glass fragments. This approach provides rapid, semiquantitative elemental analysis that generates unique fingerprint patterns for sample identification with minimal sample preparation.
Key advantages of this technique include negligible sample consumption, which allows remaining samples for further testing, and the elimination of extensive digestion procedures required by traditional methods. The method relies on elemental ratios to create distinct fingerprints using specific elements such as aluminum, barium, calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, strontium, titanium, and zirconium.
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Questions answered in these manuals
What elements were identified as providing a distinct elemental fingerprint for the glasses examined?
The nine elements identified are aluminum, barium, calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, strontium, titanium and zirconium.
From: Agilent 4500 ICP-MS Semiquantitative Analysis of Glass Fragments Application Brief
How much sample preparation is required for this analysis?
The whole sample preparation process was less than 3 minutes, involving washing with double distilled water, sonication for one minute, and drying with isopropyl alcohol.
From: Agilent 4500 ICP-MS Semiquantitative Analysis of Glass Fragments Application Brief
How long does the sample analysis take including loading?
The sample analysis time, including sample loading, is approximately three minutes.
From: Agilent 4500 ICP-MS with LSX-100 Semiquantitative Analysis Application Note
What is the diameter of the laser crater achieved during analysis?
The resulting crater was approximately 30um in diameter.
From: Agilent 4500 ICP-MS with LSX-100 Semiquantitative Analysis Application Note