Simultaneous determination of metals and non-metals in liquid samples
Optical emission spectroscopy with inductively coupled plasma (ICP-OES)
Optical emission spectroscopy with inductively coupled plasma (ICP-OES) is an analytical method for the simultaneous determination of metals and numerous non-metals in liquid samples. By assessing the plasma from two different perspectives, both high and low element concentrations can be reliably verified.
At Quality Analysis, we support you with this advanced technology and guarantee you reliable results as are crucial for quality assurance and compliance with standards in your industry.
We can undertake the following analyses for you using ICP-OES:
- Elemental analysis of all metals and many non-metals
- Water quality – Determination of selected elements (DIN EN ISO 11885:2009-09)
- Testing of lubricants – Determination of the boron content – Part 2: Direct determination by ICP-OES (DIN 51443-2:2012-01)
- Lithium hexafluorophosphate - Determination of lithium and phosphorus content - ICP-OES method using an internal standard element (draft ISO TC 333/SC/WG4)
- Jewellery and precious metals – Determination of silver in silver alloys – ICP-OES method using an internal standard element (DIN 32562:2022-02)
- ead and cadmium in metallic items in contact with the body – Part 3: Measurement by ICP-OES after acidic extraction (DIN 13094-3:2019-03)
Applications of the ICP-OES method
Optical emission spectroscopy with inductively coupled plasma (ICP-OES) is suitable for numerous applications, in particular where precise and simultaneous determination of trace elements and key components in samples is required.
- Material sciences: Analysis of metals, alloys and semiconductor materials
- Energy industry: Checking crude oil, coal and bio-fuels for trace metals
- Chemical and petrochemical industry: Determination of element content in chemicals and fuels
- Pharmaceutical industry: Checking purity of raw materials, process materials and end-products as well as verification of contamination
- Food and beverage industry: Checking trace elements, nutrients and contaminants in food and beverages.
- Environmental analytics: Determination of heavy metals and other elements in water, soil, waste water and sewage sludge
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