Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) is a cutting-edge analytical technique primarily employed for the rapid, precise, and accurate determination of trace elements (less than 1000 ppm) in both liquid and solid samples. In addition to trace element analysis, ICP-MS is also utilized for isotopic determinations and speciation studies. The modern ICP-MS system excels in its ability to measure trace elements at extremely low detection limits (down to sub parts per trillion levels) while simultaneously quantifying minor and major elements at parts per million levels during a single analytical run on appropriately diluted samples. This versatility makes ICP-MS an invaluable tool for a wide range of geochemical and environmental research applications.
Services Offered
- Isotope ratio analysis for geological samples
- Radiogenic isotope measurements (e.g., Sr, Nd, Pb)
- Support for geochronology and petrology research
- Collaboration on isotope geochemistry studies