ICP-OES

Inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES) is an analytical technique that is used to identify the atomic composition of a sample. In this article we will explore how the technique works, what it tells us, strengths, limitations and common problems, and how it compares to other techniques in this analytical niche.

Download this listicle to explore the fundamental principles of ICP-OES, learn how it compares to other major atomic spectroscopy techniques and discover various applications.

ICP-OES remains an effective method for conducting elemental analyses on a wide range of samples where the matrix is complex or contains a high level of dissolved solids. In this list we look at the history of ICP-OES, key applications, and what the future holds.

Both inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES) and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) are analytical techniques important for the analysis of trace elements in a host of mediums. Download this infographic to learn more about these techniques and their uses.