Atomic spectrometry update. Industrial analysis: metals, chemicals and advanced materials

Atomic spectrometry update–X-ray fluorescence spectrometry

“…This Update refers to papers published approximately between April 2009 and March 2010 and continues the series of Atomic Spectroscopy Updates in X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometry 1 that should be read in conjunction with other related reviews in the series. [2][3][4][5][6] As this journal celebrates 25 years in print, it is perhaps interesting to track the developments in XRF instrumentation.…”

Atomic spectrometry update. Environmental analysis

“…The feasibility of determining Li isotope ratios in natural and synthetic glasses by LA-MC-ICP-MS has been demonstrated 328 . Because of the large relative difference in abundance between the two Li isotopes, asymmetric tuning of the quadrupole lenses was required for simultaneous measurement of 7 Li and 6 Li on a Faraday -ion counter configuration. The NIST series of standard glasses proved to be TIMS data within the limits of uncertainty.…”

“…spectrometry to the chemical analysis of environmental samples. This Update refers to papers published approximately between September 2009 and August 2010 and continues the series of Atomic Spectrometry Updates in Environmental Analysis 1 that should be read in conjunction with other related reviews in the series [2][3][4][5][6] . In the analysis of air, work is ongoing in developing new and existing air sampler devices with an increasing focus on sampling nanoparticles.…”

“…The advantages and disadvantages of three mass bias correction procedures, depending on the elements and sample types measured, the chemical separation employed, plus the instrument used and its degree of stability, are discussed. She emphasizes the importance of reporting isotope ratio data with their associated combined uncertainties to facilitate comparison of results from different laboratories.A comparatively simple and rapid method for the determination of7 Li/6 Li by MC-ICP-MS has been applied to the analysis of silicate rocks and marine biogenic carbonates, as well as waters of varying salinities178 . Sample digests were loaded onto columns containing AG 50W-X8 cation-exchange resin and eluted with 1 M HNO 3 in 80% methanol (cf ref177 in section 4.4.3.1).…”

Microfluidic Airborne Metal Particle Sensor Using Oil Microcirculation for Real-Time and Continuous Monitoring of Metal Particle Emission

“…Currently, compositional analysis instruments have been widely adopted to determine the level of contamination and particle composition using an X-ray and inductively coupled plasma techniques [ 14 , 15 , 16 ]. The samples used for analysis must be collected in advance and pre-treated.…”