Inductively Coupled Plasma Spectrometry

Intertek MSG has inductively coupled plasma emission spectrometry (ICP-OES) and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) for the accurate determination of elemental composition in liquid samples.

Intertek MSG ICP spectrometers enable:

• Elemental analysis at a wide range of concentration levels in solution
  • Very low detection limits (ppt –ppb)
  • Wide linear dynamic range for ease of calibration
  • Introduction of aqueous and organic sample solutions
  • High throughput achievable with autosamplers
  • Semiquantitative analysis for overall assessment of composition
  • Fully quantitative analysis with matrix matched standards
  • Wide range of materials covered e.g. adhesives, coatings, natural & synthetic polymers, films, packaging, fibres, filled materials, powders,  petrochemicals, feedstocks, oils, process liquors, surfactants, catalysts, metals, oxides, supports, raw materials, extracts, residues, food contact materials, pharmaceuticals, formulations, filters, deposits, waste streams, foodstuff
• Samples prepared by microwave digestion, wet oxidation, ashing and fusions.
• Hydrofluoric acid used for siliceous materials.
• Flexibility of simultaneous dual view optical system and sequential system
• Advanced hardware and software for spectral interference removal

Applications of ICP analysis includes:

• Semiquantitative scanning of any prepared solution to identify elements
• Quantitation by matrix matched calibration
• Major, minor and trace elements in formulations
• Specific migration studies e.g. inorganics into food simulants
• Identification and quantitation of sources of contamination and off-colour
• Identifying unique markers
• Quantitation of heavy metals in raw materials and finished products
• Examination of competitor's products
• Safety assessment prior to disposal of materials
• Elemental speciation
• Workplace analysis of filter media

The Intertek MSG ICP Advantage

Multiple, modern, flexible systems, multi-industry expertise and capability.

ISO 17025 accredited, participant in analytical proficiency schemes