Applications of ICP-MS

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Published: March 4, 2021

Mindy Levine, PhD

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Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) can be used for a broad range of applications. Like all MS techniques, it relies on ionization of the sample, followed by separation and detection of the sample fragments. However, one key difference is that ICP-MS uses an ionization method which does not rely on vacuum conditions. This allows for numerous operational advantages, including continuous sample monitoring and extremely high sensitivity.

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Notable challenges in ICP-MS
The use of ICP-MS for solid-state analysis
Medical applications of ICP-MS
Environmental monitoring applications
Benefits to using ICP-MS in forensic science and law enforcement

Meet the Author

Mindy Levine, PhD

Mindy Levine holds a PhD in organic chemistry from Columbia University and completed an NIH-funded postdoctoral fellowship at MIT. She is currently researching supramolecular chemistry and chemical sensor development.