Determination of Trace Elements in a Natural Water Sample Using Ultrasonic Nebulization with Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometry - Application Note

Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometry (ICP-AES) is widely used for trace element determination in an extensive variety of samples. A number of important elements are more difficult to detect, including antimony, arsenic, lead, and selenium. The coupling of an efficient ultrasonic nebulizer accessory to a contemporary ICP-AES instrument can provide the necessary signal enhancement for accurate measurement of the above elements and others in a standard reference water sample.