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November 12, 2013

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Spectroscopy Spotlight
TXRF Spectrometry Analysis of Nanoparticles in Aerosols
An interview with Dr. Ursula Fittschen of the University of Hamburg (Hamburg, Germany), whose research involves the use of total reflection X-ray fluorescence (TXRF) spectrometry for environmental, aerosol, and environmental analysis. This interview discusses Fittschen's work with aerosols containing PbSe nanoparticles and airborne Ag nanoparticles from fabrics. MORE »
What Are You Missing? New Techniques in Raman Spectroscopy
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Featured Articles
Triple-Quadrupole ICP-MS Provides Improved Performance for Difficult Polyatomic and Isobaric Overlaps on Lead Isotopes
Triple-quadrupole inductively coupled plasma–mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) can operate in MS-MS mode, which offers the potential to improve the removal of spectral interferences compared to conventional quadrupole ICP-MS with a collision–reaction cell, or high-resolution ICP-MS. In this article we describe how an application that has proved problematic for quadrupole ICP-MS and high-resolution ICP-MS can be addressed using a reaction gas method with triple-quadrupole ICP-MS. MORE »
Simultaneous Fluorescence and Absorbance for Rapid, Reagent-Free Monitoring of Drinking and Waste Water
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The Benefits of Ion–Molecule Chemistry for the Determination of Titanium in Whole Blood and Serum Using Quadrupole-Based Collision–Reaction Cell ICP-MS Technology
This article highlights the benefits of using ion-molecule chemistry in a quadrupole-based collision–reaction cell to determine titanium levels in the presence of problematic polyatomic spectral interferences encountered in the analysis of human blood and serum samples from patients who have undergone artificial joint replacement surgery. MORE »
On Thick Ice: Continuous Flow Analysis of Polar Ice Cores Using FIC Coupled ICP-MS and Spectroscopic Techniques
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Optimizing the Sample Preparation of Metals: Single-Reaction-Chamber Microwave Digestions for Contract Analytical Laboratories
Contract analytical laboratories use a variety of instrumentation for trace-metal analysis and must take advantage of method standardization whenever there is an opportunity. To ensure high quality data and a standard operation for a variety of industrial samples, these laboratories use microwave digestion for sample preparation before inductively coupled plasma–optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES) or ICP–mass spectrometry analysis. This article describes optimized single-reaction-chamber microwave digestion methods, including vessel selection, sample size, and temperature profiles, along with ICP-OES data. MORE »
A New Approach to MS Imaging: Ambient and Direct Sample Analysis of Biological Samples
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Elemental Detection of Semiconductor Process Gases Using a Gas-Exchange Device Coupled to ICP-MS
This article describes the direct measurement of trace levels of organometallic process gases in semiconductor manufacturing environments using a gas-exchange device coupled with quadrupole inductively coupled plasma–mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). By passing ambient air through the gas-exchange device, the organometallic gas molecules in the sample are quantitatively extracted and transferred to the ICP-MS system for detection as the metallic species. The combined system and analysis approach are summarized, and fully quantitative calibrations are included. MORE »
High Speed AFM-Raman Optimized for Nanoscale Chemical Imaging: Making TERS An Accessible Technique
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Isotope Selection for ICP-MS Quantitative Analysis
Spectroscopy recently spoke with Frank A. Kero, an analytical applications specialist with Biotage, about his research with ICP-MS. MORE »
Featured Products
The Flexible Raman System
The flexibility and class-leading performance of Renishaw's inVia microRaman system holds a unique position in the marketplace. It's available in multiple configurations, and is upgradable with a wide range of accessories.View Details.
 
Ultra-low Sulfur in Fuel
Designed for ultra-low level sulfur analysis of diesel, gasoline and other fuels, the Rigaku Micro-Z ULS wavelength dispersive X-ray fluorescence (WDXRF) instrument features a novel design that measures both the sulfur peak and the back-ground intensity.www.rigaku.com/products/xrf/microz_uls
 
Application Note
DST-1000 Acid Purification System
Don Potter, Savillex
The Savillex DST-1000 Acid Purification System produces high purity acid from low cost trace metal grade acid. It can be used to purify HNO<sub>3</sub>, HCl, and HF. The DST-1000 can pay for itself in a short period of time through the cost savings by using trace metal grade acid instead of bottled high purity acid. Learn more>>
 
New Webcast
High Speed AFM-Raman Optimized for Nanoscale Chemical Imaging: Making TERS An Accessible Technique
Tuesday, November 12, 2013, 11:00 am EST
Attend this web seminar to learn how ultrafast and simultaneous AFM-Raman optimized for Tip-Enhanced Raman imaging can be used to
  • Reveal nanoscale physical properties with chemical information
  • Extend chemical property resolution well below the diffraction limit
  • Map details of properties within individual nano-particles and identify what gives rise to their special properties.
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Upcoming Events
18–20 November 2013
EAS Eastern Analytical Symposium & Exhibition
Somerset, NJ
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6–11, January 2014
2014 Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry
Amelia Island, FL
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