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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 …
Description: Instrumental Gas Analysis (IGA) refers to a set of analytical techniques used for determining the elemental composition of gases, particularly hydrogen (H), carbon (C), nitrogen (N), oxygen (O), and sulfur (S). These techniques involve various methods for separating, identifying, and quantifying these elements in gaseous samples. Techniques Used in IGA: Applications: Strengths: Limitations: In …
Description: Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) is an analytical technique used for the sensitive and precise determination of elemental composition in various samples. It combines inductively coupled plasma with mass spectrometry to detect and quantify trace elements and isotopes in a wide range of matrices. Principle: ICP-MS involves introducing a sample into an inductively …
Description: Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectroscopy (ICP-OES) is an analytical technique used for simultaneous multi-elemental analysis in liquid samples. It combines inductively coupled plasma with optical emission spectroscopy to determine the elemental composition and concentration in a wide range of samples. Principle: ICP-OES operates by nebulizing and aspirating a liquid sample into an extremely …
Description: Gravimetry, Density, and Specific Gravity are concepts and methods used to measure the mass, density, and relative density of materials, respectively. These parameters are crucial in understanding material properties and finding various applications in different fields. Gravimetry: Gravimetry involves measuring the mass of a substance accurately. It relies on the principle that mass doesn’t …
Description: Glow Discharge Optical Emission Spectroscopy (GD-OES) is an analytical technique used for elemental analysis of solid conductive materials. It operates by generating a glow discharge plasma in a low-pressure gas environment (typically argon) within a vacuum chamber. The excited atoms in the sample emit light at characteristic wavelengths, which is then analyzed to determine …
Description: Glow Discharge Mass Spectrometry (GDMS) is an analytical technique used to determine the elemental composition of solid conductive materials. It operates by applying a high voltage to a low-pressure gas (typically argon) in a vacuum chamber, creating a glow discharge plasma. The excited atoms in the sample emit light and generate ions, which are …
Description: Electron Spin Resonance (ESR), also known as Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR), is a spectroscopic technique used to study chemical species that have unpaired electrons, such as free radicals, transition metal ions, and some defects in materials. It investigates the behavior of these electron spins in a magnetic field and provides information about their environment …
Description: Electron Probe Microanalysis (EPMA) is an analytical technique used to determine the elemental composition of materials at a microscale. EPMA combines electron microscopy with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) or wavelength-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (WDS) to identify and quantify the elements present in a sample based on X-ray emissions. Principle: EPMA operates by directing a focused …
