Samples are introduced into the plasma in a process that desolvates, ionises, and excites them.  The constituent elements can be identified by their characteristic emission lines, and quantified by the intensity of the same lines.

• High sample throughput enabling the efficient analysis of large batches
• Simultaneous determination of multiple elements in each sample
• Complementary analysis to techniques like XRF
• Large dynamic linear range
• Low chemical and matrix interference effects.

Typical Applications

• Trace analysis of environmental soil and water samples
• Assessment of metal ores for mass balances and process control
• Trace metal analysis of any material that can be digested into an aqueous matrix
• Boron and Lithia in glasses
• Forensic analysis
• Trace analysis of food and drink samples such as; metals in wine; and elements bound to proteins
• Metal release testing of tableware.

Typical Industries using ICP-OES

• Environmental testing
• Food and drinks
• Materials
• Minerals
• Glass, ceramics and refractories
• Healthcare.