Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry Handbook

Dr Simon Nelms, Applications Specialist, Thermo Elemental, Cheshire, UK.

• Chapter 1: Plasma generation, ion sampling and focusing. Chapter 2: Mass spectrometers.Chapter 3: Ion detection, Data Acquisition and Handling.Chapter 4: Calibration strategies and quality assurance.Chapter 5: Liquid sample introduction: Fundamentals and applications of flow injection and electrothermal vaporisation for ICP-MS.Chapter 6: Laser ablation.Chapter 7. Speciation Analysis.Chapter 8: Collision and reaction cells.Chapter 9: ICP-MS Applications.

"It is well worth the investment in that it will make a good reference book for newcomers and experienced users alike." (J Am Soc Mass Spectrom, 2007) "This handbook is written for both experienced analysts and for those which are newcomers in the field of ICP MS. This book provides a thorough description of ICP MS instrumentation and techniques, giving the reader sufficient knowledge to approach the technique with confidence"..."[T]his book forms an excellent and very meticulous reference text."..."In conclusion, this book provides a detailed description of current instrumentation and its capabilities, and analytical considerations like interferences and key application of ICP MS. The information herein is very valuable to scientists using ICP MS, as well as those seeking further improvements in the performance. This book answers the actual needs, and therefore is a very valuable contribution."Chemical Analysis (Warsaw) Vol.51 Issue.327 (2006)  "We believe that this monograph will be a valuable handbook for a wide circle of experts working with ICL MS instruments and those analysts who are going to learn more about the most powerful method of instrumental elemental analysis."Journal of Analytical Chemistry Vol. 62 No. 2 (2007)