ICP-MS

Research on the Potential Metal Contamination Issues Caused by 3D Printing Devices

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Research on the Potential Metal Contamination Issues Caused by 3D Printing Devices

Overview Recently, the environmental analytical chemistry team at the University of the Balearic Islands led by Edwin Palacio conducted a systematic study on the potential metal contamination issues caused by 3D printing devices in analytical chemistry. The team systematically evaluated the metal leaching behavior of six common 3D printing materials (PLA, PP, NY, Clear, Elastic, … Read more

Understanding Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)

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Understanding Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)

In inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS), atomization and ionization are achieved in a radiofrequency argon plasma at atmospheric pressure. Since a seminal publication in 1980, ICP-MS has become one of the most frequently employed methods of elemental MS. The wide acceptance of ICP-MS is due to its comparatively robust, yet versatile sampling mode. An … Read more