内容简介：
【主要内容】 Dr. Paul Gaines presents an essential guide for trace analysts at any level of experience. Topics cover all phases of sample collection, preparation, measurement, and data analysis.
NOTE: All references to trace analysis assume the use of either ICP-OES or ICP-MS for the purposes of this guide.
Table of Contents
FOUNDATIONS
I. Laying the Foundation What is Trace Analysis? Stages of a Trace Analysis Training Recommended References
SAMPLE COLLECTION
II. Planning the Project Overview Defining The Problem Detection Limits and Uncertainties Constructing the Sampling Plan
III. Sampling and Sub-sampling Overview Sampling Publications Developing the Sampling Plan Constructing a Sampling Program Different Approaches to Sampling Sub-sampling Determination of Sampling and Sub-Sampling Errors Contamination Issues During Sampling; > Geological > Soils > Air > Water > Biological > Contamination Data > Contamination From Speciation Change
SAMPLE PREPARATION
IV. An Introduction to Sample Preparation Overview Preliminary Issues Selecting a Sample Preparation Method
V. Container Material Properties Materials; > Borosilicate Glass > Porcelain > Quartz > Platinum > Graphite > Plastics The Purity and Cleaning of Plastics
VI. Container Transpiration Overview Initial Transpiration Study Additional Transpiration Studies Summary of Findings
VII. Stability of Elements at ppb Concentration Levels Overview Adsorption PPB Stability Study Summary of Findings
IX. Contamination From Reagents High Purity Water Storage of High Purity Water; > Quartz > HDPE and LDPE > Fluoropolymers > High Purity Acids Other Reagents
X. Contamination From the Analyst and Apparatus Contamination From the Analyst; > Common Contaminants > Tips for the Analyst Apparatus Contamination; > A Closer Look at Quartz > Apparatus Tips
PREPARATION TECHNIQUES
XI. Acid Digestions of Inorganic Samples Overview of Sample Preparation Techniques Nitric Acid Digestions; > Facts About Nitric Acid
XII. Acid Digestions of Organic Samples Nitric and Perchloric Acid Digestions Sample Preparation Procedure; > Introduction and Scope > Apparatus and Chemicals > Glassware Cleaning > Sample Handling, Identification, and Storage > Sample Preparation of Tissues and Serum Microwave Digestion References
XIII. Sample Preparation by Fusion Useful Fusions for Trace Analysts Lithium Carbonate Fusions Sample Preparation Procedure; > Scope and Summary > Equipment > Chemicals > Standard Preparation > Sample Preparation
XIV. Ashing Ashing Techniques Advantages of Ashing Disadvantages of Ashing Examples of Ashing Procedures
