The Detection of Negative Ions by Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry
Abstract
The analytical utility of negative-ion detection is evaluated for the determination of nonmetals by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry. The background spectrum is simpler than for positive ions although the baseline background level is a factor of 50 times higher. The only elemental species that can be detected with reasonable sensitivity as negative ions are the halogens. For these ions, calibration curves are linear over at least four orders of magnitude and detection limits range from 10 to 400 ng/mL. Other characteristics that are evaluated include isotope ratios, matrix effects caused by the associated cation or the anion speciation, and polyatomic-ion formation. Keywords: Plasma source mass spectrometry, Negative ions, Multielement analysis.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 11, 1988
- Accession Number
- ADA198727
Entities
People
- Daniel A. Wilson
- Gary M. Hieftje
- George H. Vickers
Organizations
- Indiana University