Overcoming spectral overlap via inductively coupled plasma-tandem mass spectrometry (ICP-MS/MS). A tutorial review. Issue 9 (24th February 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bolea-Fernandez, Eduardo; Balcaen, Lieve; Resano, Martín; Vanhaecke, Frank
• Is Part Of: Journal of analytical atomic spectrometry. Volume 32:Issue 9(201)
• Page Start: 1660
• Page End: 1679
• Publication Date: 2017-02-24
• Subjects: Atomic spectra -- Periodicals; Atomic absorption spectroscopy -- Periodicals; 543.0858
• DOI: 10.1039/c7ja00010c
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0267-9477

Abstract

Abstract : This work reviews the operating principles of ICP-tandem mass spectrometry (ICP-MS/MS) and the key applications reported on since the introduction of the technique in 2012. Abstract : This work reviews the operating principles of ICP-tandem mass spectrometry (ICP-MS/MS) and the key applications reported on since the introduction of the technique in 2012. The main differences between single quadrupole ICP-MS and ICP-MS/MS are elucidated and the tools available for method development are addressed. Examples of real-life applications are given to demonstrate the capabilities of this novel setup in the context of elemental, speciation and isotopic analysis. Attention has been paid to the different approaches (on-mass and mass-shift) allowing interference-free conditions to be obtained.