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Description: Chemical speciation analysis involves the identification and quantification of different chemical forms or species of an element in a sample. It’s founded on principles from analytical chemistry and involves various techniques aimed at separating, detecting, and characterizing distinct chemical forms of elements within a matrix. Principles: Applications: Strengths: Limitations: In summary, chemical speciation analysis …
Description: Raman Spectroscopy is an analytical technique used to study molecular vibrations in materials by measuring the scattering of light when it interacts with a sample. It provides information about molecular structure, chemical composition, and bonding within a sample based on the vibrational modes of its constituent molecules. Principle: In Raman Spectroscopy, a laser beam …
Small Angle X-ray Scattering (SAXS) is an analytical technique used to study the nano- and mesoscale structures of materials by analyzing the scattering patterns resulting from X-rays interacting with a sample. SAXS provides information about the size, shape, and arrangement of particles or macromolecules in a sample. Principle: When an X-ray beam passes through a …
Resonance Ionization Mass Spectrometry (RIMS) is an advanced analytical technique that combines resonance ionization spectroscopy with mass spectrometry to analyze and detect trace elements and isotopes with exceptional sensitivity and selectivity. It’s particularly powerful for ultratrace analysis and for studying nuclear and atomic properties of elements. Principle: RIMS operates by using multiple laser beams with …
Description: Optical Emission Spectroscopy (OES), also known as atomic emission spectroscopy, is an analytical technique that analyzes the optical emission spectra of elements to identify and quantify their presence in a sample. It involves exciting atoms in a sample to emit characteristic wavelengths of light, which are then analyzed to determine the elemental composition and …
Description: Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy is a powerful analytical technique used to study the molecular structure, dynamics, and composition of organic and inorganic compounds. It exploits the magnetic properties of certain atomic nuclei within a magnetic field to provide detailed information about the chemical environment of atoms in a molecule. Principle: NMR works on …
Description: Neutron Activation Analysis (NAA) is an analytical technique used for identifying and quantifying trace elements in a wide variety of materials. It involves irradiating a sample with neutrons, which induces the formation of radioactive isotopes. The emitted gamma rays from these activated isotopes are then measured to determine the elemental composition and concentration of …
Description: LECO (short for Laboratory Equipment Corporation) combustion analysis refers to a method of determining the elemental composition of organic and inorganic materials, specifically for hydrogen (H), carbon (C), nitrogen (N), oxygen (O), and sulfur (S). It involves the combustion of a sample at high temperatures, followed by the detection and quantification of the resulting …
Description: Laser Ablation Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (LA-ICP-MS) is an analytical technique that combines laser ablation with inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry for elemental and isotopic analysis of solid samples. It allows for precise and localized analysis of the elemental composition of solid surfaces with high sensitivity. Principle: LA-ICP-MS involves using a laser to …
Ion Chromatography (IC) is a powerful analytical technique used for separating and quantifying ions or charged molecules in a liquid sample. It employs chromatographic principles to separate ions based on their interactions with a stationary phase and elution through a mobile phase. Principle: IC involves passing a liquid sample through a chromatographic column with an …
