Abstract
The accuracy and reliability of semi-quantitative inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) were evaluated through two certified reference materials and real water samples from the Lake Constance Water Supply. Results for the real water samples measured by semi-quantitative ICP-MS were compared with those analyzed by different quantitative methods. With semi-quantitative ICP-MS it is possible to determine elements not present in the calibration standard. The concentrations of non-calibrated elements might be questionable, but can give a reliable hint for the presence or absence of elements in the sample. The results demonstrate that semi-quantitative ICP-MS is a reliable tool to analyze aqueous samples in emergency situations.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 437-448 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| Journal | Journal of Applied Spectroscopy |
| Volume | 80 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Jul 2013 |
Keywords
- spectrometry
- water contamination
- water analysis