Analytical performance of an inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry with Dual View configuration

The analytical performance of axially and radially viewed inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometers (AX-ICP OES and RD-ICP OES, respectively) were evaluated in terms of the Mg II/Mg I ratio, matrix effects, and detection limits (LOD). All solutions were made in either 1% v v-1 nitric acid or in a 10% v v-1 water-soluble tertiary amine solution (CFA-C) adjusted to pH 8. Using a nebulization gas flow-rate of 0.5 L min-1 and applied power of 1.3 kW, Mg II/Mg I ratio was at least 15 in any medium for both configurations. Under robust conditions, plasma processes were practically not affected by the presence of 0.1% m v-1 of Ca, K, or Na in both configurations. However, interference effects were observed with non-robust conditions, mainly with AX-ICP OES in both media. The best detection limits were obtained using AX-ICP OES under robust conditions, with solutions prepared in the amine medium.O desempenho analítico de um espectrômetro de emissão óptica com plasma indutivamente acoplado configurado axial e radialmente (AX-ICP OES e RD-ICP OES, respectivamente) foi avaliado em termos da razão Mg II/Mg I, efeitos de matriz e limites de detecção (LOD). Todas as soluções foram preparadas em ácido nítrico 1% v v-1 ou em uma mistura de aminas terciárias solúveis em água 10% v v-1 (CFA-C), ajustada para pH 8. Usando uma vazão de nebulização de 0,5 L min-1 e potência aplicada de 1,3 kW, a razão Mg II/Mg I foi pelo menos 15 em qualquer meio para ambas configurações. Em condições robustas, os processos do plasma praticamente não foram alterados pela presença de 0,1% m v-1 de Ca, K ou Na em ambas configurações. Porém, efeitos de interferência foram observados em condições não robustas, principalmente com AX-ICP OES em ambos os meios. Os melhores LOD foram obtidos usando AX-ICP OES em condições robustas e em soluções preparadas no meio contendo as aminas.310315Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP)Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq

Analytical performance of an inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry with dual view configuration

The analytical performance of axially and radially viewed inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometers (AX-ICP OES and RD-ICP OES, respectively) were evaluated in terms of the Mg II/Mg I ratio, matrix effects, and detection limits (LOD). All solutions were made in either 1% v v-1 nitric acid or in a 10% v v-1 water-soluble tertiary amine solution (CFA-C) adjusted to pH 8. Using a nebulization gas flow-rate of 0.5 L min-1 and applied power of 1.3 kW, Mg II/Mg I ratio was at least 15 in any medium for both configurations. Under robust conditions, plasma processes were practically not affected by the presence of 0.1% m v-1 of Ca, K, or Na in both configurations. However, interference effects were observed with non-robust conditions, mainly with AX-ICP OES in both media. The best detection limits were obtained using AX-ICP OES under robust conditions, with solutions prepared in the amine medium