高分辨电感耦合等离子体质谱(HR-ICP-MS)法测定土壤污染状况调查样品中的49种元素

全国重点行业企业用地土壤污染状况调查样品分析工作的特点是项目复杂、配套分析方法种类多,缺乏针对大多数无机元素同时测定的方法。建立了一种基于高分辨电感耦合等离子体质谱法(HR-ICP-MS)的分析方法,采用密闭酸溶消解样品,HR-ICP-MS法测定样品中Li、Be、Ti、V、Cr、Mn、Co、Ni、Cu、Zn、Ga、Ge、As、Rb、Sr、Zr、Nb、Mo、Cd、In、Sn、Sb、Te、Cs、Ba、Hf、Ta、W、Tl、Pb、Bi、Th、U以及稀土元素等49种元素。系统研究了质谱干扰并择优选择了测定元素同位素,采用国家一级有证土壤标准物质对方法性能进行了考察,49种元素方法检出限为0.001~0.46 mg/kg,相对标准偏差(RSD,n=8)为0.75%~8.9%,准确度(相对误差RE,Be、As、Cd、Sb)为-5.4%~7.4%,准确度(对数误差ΔlgC,除Te外其余元素)为-0.05~0.04。方法的主要技术参数满足13个企业用地调查分析标准的要求,可为本次调查工作提供一种可借鉴的高效率分析手段。     

高分辨电感耦合等离子体质谱法测定全国重点行业企业用地土壤污染状况调查样品中49种元素

全国重点行业企业用地土壤污染状况调查样品分析工作的特点是项目复杂、配套分析方法种类多,缺乏针对大多数无机元素同时测定的方法。建立了一种基于高分辨电感耦合等离子体质谱法(HR-ICP-MS)的分析方法,采用密闭酸溶消解样品,HR-ICP-MS测定样品中Li、Be、Ti、V、Cr、Mn、Co、Ni、Cu、Zn、Ga、Ge、As、Rb、Sr、Zr、Nb、Mo、Cd、In、Sn、Sb、Te、Cs、Ba、Hf、Ta、W、Tl、Pb、Bi、Th、U以及稀土元素等49个元素。系统研究了质谱干扰并择优选择了测定元素同位素,采用国家一级有证土壤标准物质对方法性能进行了考察,49个元素方法检出限为0.001~0.46 mg/kg,精密度(相对标准偏差RSD, n=8)为0.75%~8.9%,准确度(相对误差RE,Be、As、Cd、Sb)为-5.4%~7.4%,准确度(对数误差ΔlgC,除Te外其余元素)为-0.05~0.04。方法的主要技术参数满足13个企业用地调查分析标准的要求,可为本次调查工作提供一种可借鉴的高效率分析手段。     

高频感耦等离子光源粉末法应用于化探样品中多元素测定

本文用云南省地质局实验室研制的固体粉末送样装置,制定了ICP光源直接粉末法在硅酸盐类试样中一次摄谱同时测定Ag、As、B、Ba、Be、Bi、Cd、Co、Cr、Cu、Ga、Ge、Hf、In、La、Li、Mn、Mo、Nb、Ni、Pb、Sc、Sr、Sn、Ta、Ti、Tl、V、Y、Yb、Zn、Zr32个元素。相对标准偏差在10％之内,灵敏度、准确度达到化探要求。本法是一种灵敏度高,重现性好,记忆效应小,测量范围广,测定多元素的快速方法。     

高分辨电感耦合等离子体质谱仪测定中亚山地冰川雪冰中超痕量元素

在超净实验条件下,利用高分辨电感耦合等离子体质谱仪直接测定雪冰样品中浓度在1ng/L~100μg/L之间的多种超痕量元素Al、Fe、Mn、Co、Cu、Zn、Sr、Sb、Cd、CsBa、Tl、Pb和Bi的实验方法进展。在测定过程中灵敏度的变化可通过监测ArAr质谱峰的变化进行校正,并建立了数学校正公式。以1%HNO3为空白溶液获得了各元素的检出限(ng/L)分别为:Al40、Mn6、Fe40、Co2.74、Cu9.6、Zn20、Sr0.03、Sb0.15、Cs0.04、Ba0.4、Tl0.07、Pb0.8和Bi0.05。利用标准参考物质SLRS-4对测试方法的准确度进行了评价。研究了在硝酸含量分别为0.5%、1%、2%和4%时雪冰中超痕量元素质谱信号强度的变化特点。测定结果发现,对于污化层样品,当硝酸的含量为1%时痕量元素的质谱信号强度最大;对于非污化层样品,痕量元素的质谱信号强度在硝酸含量为0.5%时较大,但与硝酸含量为1%时的质谱信号强度相比变化率小于10%。结合中亚山地冰川雪冰中痕量元素浓度差别大的特点,确定硝酸在样品中的含量为1%为合适的酸度。并对卓奥友峰和珠穆朗玛峰雪坑样品进行了分析方法的重复性研究。     

高分辨等离子体质谱法直接测定高纯镓中的痕量元素

建立高分辨电感耦合等离子体质谱法(HR-ICP-MS)测定高纯镓样品中Be、Mg、A l、S i、Ti、V、Cr、Mn、Fe、Co、N i、Cu、Zn、Ge、As、Mo、Ag、Cd、In、Sb、Ba、Pb、B i等痕量元素的方法。样品用HNO3 HC l经微波消解后,试液直接进样用HR-ICP-MS法同时测定上述元素,在高分辨质谱测量模式下避免了大量的质谱干扰,详细地研究了HC l和高纯镓所产生的基体效应,以Sc、Rh、Tl作为内标元素校正了基体效应,讨论和确定了实验的最佳测定条件。结果表明,23种痕量元素的检出限在0.001~0.21μg/L之间;回收率在89.8%~111.6%之间,相对标准偏差(RSD)小于3.3%。     

电感耦合等离子体-质谱法测定高纯硫粉末中17种痕量杂质

建立电感耦合等离子体-质谱(ICP-MS)法测定高纯硫粉中Si、P、V、Cr、Mn、Ni、Co、Cu、As、Zn、Zr、Cd、In、Sb、Te、Pb、Bi等17种痕量金属杂质含量的方法。样品用HClO4溶解后挥发硫基体,使样品中杂质元素得到富集,各杂质元素的方法检出限为0.1～50ng/g。方法加标回收率为83%～117%。各杂质元素均为10ng/mL的混合标准溶液平行7次测定的相对标准偏差均小于5%。该方法能够满足纯度为99.999%～99.9999%的高纯硫样品中杂质测定的需要。     

封闭压力酸溶-ICP-MS法分析地质样品中47个元素的评价

对封闭压力酸溶－ICP－MS法同时测定地质样品中47个元素的效果和适用范围进行了实测评价。并对溶样条件进行了优化。实验结果表明，HF－HNO3高温高压酸溶是一种有效的样品分解方法，在所测定的47个元素中，大部分元素如Li,Be,Ti,V,Mn,Co,Ni,Cu,Zn,As,Zr,Nb,Mo,Cd,In,Sn,Sb,Hf,Ta,W,Tl,Pb,Bi等在大多数标样中在三种取样量下都可以得到满意的回收率。而Sc,Cr,Ga,Y,REE,Rb,Cs,Sr,Ba,Th,U等元素在大部分样品中则随取样量减少，回收率上升，在一些样品中，当取样量降至25mg时，可以获得满意的回收率。用王水代替HNO3复溶残渣，利用氯离子的络合作用促进复溶，使许多元素的回收率有了明显的提高。     

LA-ICP-MS法测定纯铜及铜丝中的各元素

采用冷等离子体模式,以63Cu为内标,研究了单点激光剥蚀电感耦合等离子体质谱法(LA-ICP-MS)测定纯铜及铜丝中各元素的方法。优化了仪器参数;给出了样品直径对结果的影响,锌的信号随着直径的减小而减弱,硒的信号随着直径的减小而增强;研究了分馏效应,Cd,Sb,Pb,Bi分馏因子(FI)在0.80左右有分馏效应;采用不同系列铜标准物质制作了校准曲线以考察基体效应,Mn,Ni,Zn,Pb,Bi的线性相关系数大于0.99,基体效应不明显,其它元素有基体效应。建立了测定纯铜及铜丝中P,Mn,Fe,Ni,Zn,As,Se,Ag,Cd,Sn,Sb,Pb,Bi等元素的直接测定方法,但硫不能测定,也不能用56Fe作为铁的检测同位素,标准物质的测定值与认定值基本吻合,除Mn含量低外,其它元素的RSD(n=5)在2.1%~16%之间。     

Carius管密封溶样-等离子体质谱法测定环境样品中镓、锗、砷、硒、镉、锡、锑、碲、汞、铅和铋

利用Carius管密封溶样技术,建立了王水分解-等离子体质谱直接测定环境样品中Ga,Ge,As,Se,Cd,Sn,Sb,Te,Hg,Pb和Bi的分析方法。在190℃下加热分解样品,稀释后可直接进行元素的分析测定。仪器测量时,乙醇不仅对As,Se和Te的检测信号有较明显的增敏作用,而且对复合离子ArCl+的形成还有一定的抑制作用。实验发现,3%乙醇增敏效果最好,分析信号强度可提高2～4倍。基于样品流程空白,所得方法检出限(3σ,DF=1000)为0.001μg/g(Cd)～0.281μg/g(Pb)。本方法应用于一系列土壤和水系沉积物国家标准物质,所得分析结果与推荐值相吻合,方法精度(RSD,n=3)优于5%。     

氢化物发生-原子荧光光谱法在金属材料痕量元素分析中的最新进展

综述了2007年以来氢化物发生-原子荧光光谱法在金属材料中痕量元素分析方面的最新进展,重点介绍了氢化物发生-原子荧光光谱分析法在测量As、Sb、Bi、Sn、Pb、Se、Ge、Te、Hg 9种痕量元素中的应用,并展望了该分析技术在未来的发展趋势。     

Studies of LA-ICP-MS on quartz glasses at different wavelengths of a Nd:YAG laser

The capability of LA-ICP-MS for determination of trace impurities in transparent quartz glasses was investigated. Due to low or completely lacking absorption of laser radiation, laser ablation inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (LA-ICP-MS) proves difficult on transparent solids, and in particular the quantification of measurement results is problematic in these circumstances. Quartz glass reference materials of various compositions were studied by using a Nd:YAG laser system with focused laser radiation of wavelengths of 1064 nm, 532 nm and 266 nm, and an ICP-QMS (Elan 6000, Perkin Elmer). The influence of ICP and laser ablation conditions in the analysis of quartz glasses of different compositions was investigated, with the laser power density in the region of interaction between laser radiation and solid surface determining the ablation process. The trace element concentration was determined via calibration curves recorded with the aid of quartz glass reference materials. Under optimized measuring conditions the correlation coefficients of the calibration curves are in the range of 0.9–1. The relative sensitivity factors of the trace elements determined in the quartz glass matrix are 0.1–10 for most of the trace elements studied by LA-ICP-MS. The detection limits of the trace elements in quartz glass are in the low ng/g to pg/g range.     

Studies of LA-ICP-MS on quartz glasses at different wavelengths of a Nd:YAG laser

The capability of LA-ICP-MS for determination of trace impurities in transparent quartz glasses was investigated. Due to low or completely lacking absorption of laser radiation, laser ablation inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (LA-ICP-MS) proves difficult on transparent solids, and in particular the quantification of measurement results is problematic in these circumstances. Quartz glass reference materials of various compositions were studied by using a Nd:YAG laser system with focused laser radiation of wavelengths of 1064 nm, 532 nm and 266 nm, and an ICP-QMS (Elan 6000, Perkin Elmer). The influence of ICP and laser ablation conditions in the analysis of quartz glasses of different compositions was investigated, with the laser power density in the region of interaction between laser radiation and solid surface determining the ablation process. The trace element concentration was determined via calibration curves recorded with the aid of quartz glass reference materials. Under optimized measuring conditions the correlation coefficients of the calibration curves are in the range of 0.9-1. The relative sensitivity factors of the trace elements determined in the quartz glass matrix are 0.1-10 for most of the trace elements studied by LA-ICP-MS. The detection limits of the trace elements in quartz glass are in the low ng/g to pg/g range.     

Trace and surface analysis of ceramic layers of solid oxide fuel cells by mass spectrometry

For the trace analysis of impurities in thick ceramic layers of a solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) sensitive solid-state mass spectrometric methods, such as laser ablation inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (LA-ICP-MS) and radiofrequency glow discharge mass spectrometry (rf-GDMS) have been developed and used. In order to quantify the analytical results of LA-ICP-MS, the relative sensitivity coefficients of elements in a La(0.6)Sr(0.35)MnO(3) matrix have been determined using synthetic standards. Secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS) - as a surface analytical method - has been used to characterize the element distribution and diffusion profiles of matrix elements on the interface of a perovskite/Y-stabilized ZrO(2) layer. The application of different mass spectrometric methods for process control in the preparation of ceramic layers for the SOFC is described.     

Trace and surface analysis of ceramic layers of solid oxide fuel cells by mass spectrometry

For the trace analysis of impurities in thick ceramic layers of a solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) sensitive solid-state mass spectrometric methods, such as laser ablation inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (LA-ICP-MS) and radiofrequency glow discharge mass spectrometry (rf-GDMS) have been developed and used. In order to quantify the analytical results of LA-ICP-MS, the relative sensitivity coefficients of elements in a La_0.6Sr_0.35MnO₃ matrix have been determined using synthetic standards. Secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS) – as a surface analytical method – has been used to characterize the element distribution and diffusion profiles of matrix elements on the interface of a perovskite/Y-stabilized ZrO₂ layer. The application of different mass spectrometric methods for process control in the preparation of ceramic layers for the SOFC is described.     

Determination of trace elements in steel by laser ablation inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry.

A rapid quantitative analysis of the trace elements in steel by laser ablation inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry is described. The conditions for laser ablation and normalization methods to improve the analytical precision are given. The optimum conditions for laser ablation were achieved when the ion yield was a maximum at the focus position in the fixed Q pulse mode, and above the focus position in the Q-switched pulse mode. It was found that the fixed Q pulse mode was most suitable for the determination of trace metal elements in steel, and that the Q-switched pulse mode was most suitable for both non-metallic elements and elements with a high boiling-point. In order to improve the analytical precision for those elements with a strong background intensity, normalization methods with both the matrix ion, 57Fe+, and 38Ar+ are proposed.     

Mass spectrometric analysis of ceramic components for solid oxide fuel cells

For the determination of trace impurities in ceramic components of solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs), some mass spectrometric methods have been applied such as spark source mass spectrometry (SSMS), laser ionization mass spectrometry (LIMS), laser ablation inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (LA-ICP-MS) and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). Due to a lack of suitable standard reference materials for quantifying of analytical results on La _x Sr _y MnO₃ cathode material a matrix-matched synthetic standard-high purity initial compounds doped with trace elements-was prepared in order to determine the relative sensitivity coefficients in SSMS and LA-ICP-MS. Radiofrequency glow discharge mass spectrometry (rf-GDMS) was developed for trace analysis and depth profiling of thick non-conducting layers. Surface analytical techniques, such as secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS) and sputtered neutral mass spectrometry (SNMS), were used to determine the element distribution on surfaces (homogeneity) and the surface contaminants of SOFC ceramic layers.Dedicated to Professor Dr. rer. nat. Hubertus Nickel on the occasion of his 65th birthday     

Characterizing ablation and aerosol generation during elemental fractionation on absorption modified lithium tetraborate glasses using LA-ICP-MS

The influence of sample matrix composition, absorption behavior and laser aerosol particle size distribution on elemental fractionation in laser ablation inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry was studied for nanosecond laser ablation at a wavelength of 266 nm. To this end, lithium tetraborate glass samples with different iron oxide contents and trace amounts of a group of 11 elements were prepared synthetically. The samples were characterized in terms of optical absorbance, melting points, trace element concentrations and homogeneity. UV/VIS spectra showed that sample absorption rises with increasing Fe₂O₃ content. Crater depths and time-dependent particle size distributions were measured, and ablated and transported sample volumes were estimated. Furthermore, the laser aerosol was filtered using a particle separation device and transient ICP-MS signals were acquired with and without filtering the aerosol. The results demonstrate that the amount of ablated sample is related to the absorption coefficient of the sample and therefore to the optical penetration depth of the laser beam into the sample. The higher energy densities resulting from the shorter penetration depths result in smaller average particle sizes for highly absorbing samples, which allows more efficient transport to and atomization and excitation of the ablated material within the ICP. The particle size distribution changes continuously with ablation time, and larger particle fractions occur mainly at the beginning of the ablation, which leads to particle-related fractionation processes at the beginning of the transient signal. Exceeding a critical depth to diameter ratio, laser-related elemental fractionation processes occur. Changes in the volatile to non-volatile element intensity ratio after the aerosol is filtered indicate that particle size-related enrichment processes contribute to elemental fractionation.     

Laser treatment of A286 superalloy: corrosion resistance of the treated surface

Laser controlled melting of metal surface provides a local treatment with improved surface properties such as corrosion resistance. In the present study, laser surface treatment of iron base superalloy (A286) is carried out. The corrosion resistance of the laser‐treated surface is examined through potentiodynamic tests using 0.5 N NaCl solution. The microstructural and morphological changes in the laser‐treated layer are investigated incorporating scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X‐ray diffraction (XRD) and energy dispersive spectroscopy. The residual stress formed at the laser‐treated surface is measured using the XRD technique. It is found that laser treatment enhances corrosion resistance of A286 superalloy surface, which is attributed to the formation of fine grains and dense layer at the treated surface. Although locally scattered few corrosion induced microcracks are observed at the treated surface, they are not extended to form large cracks or crack network at the surface. Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Laser ablation inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (LA-ICP-MS) for spatially resolved trace analysis of early-medieval archaeological iron finds

The suitability of laser ablation ICP-MS for minor and trace analysis of archaeological iron finds, produced by a direct reduction process in a ‘bloomery’ furnace, is reported. The analysis of elemental impurities in the iron can provide useful archaeometallurgical information on the production process and the provenance of the iron. Since, even after refinement, the iron resulting from this process may contain many inclusions (slag, charcoal, holes, etc.), a method should be used with sufficient spatial resolution to preclude the inclusions from the analysis. The ablation parameters are selected such that ablation craters of approx. 100 μm in diameter are obtained. The method is validated with low alloy steel and cast iron standard reference materials and by a comparative analysis with electron probe microanalysis (EPMA). The precision is limited mainly by the homogeneity of the iron, rather than by instrumental reproducibility. The advantages and drawbacks of the method are briefly compared with EPMA. Preliminary results from the analysis of archaeological iron samples from excavations at Develier-Courtételle (Canton Jura, CH), Neftenbach (Canton Zurich, CH), Wartau (Canton St Gallen, CH) and Mont Chemin (Canton Valais, CH) are given.     

Laser ablation inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (LA-ICP-MS) for spatially resolved trace analysis of early-medieval archaeological iron finds

The suitability of laser ablation ICP-MS for minor and trace analysis of archaeological iron finds, produced by a direct reduction process in a 'bloomery' furnace, is reported. The analysis of elemental impurities in the iron can provide useful archaeometallurgical information on the production process and the provenance of the iron. Since, even after refinement, the iron resulting from this process may contain many inclusions (slag, charcoal, holes, etc.), a method should be used with sufficient spatial resolution to preclude the inclusions from the analysis. The ablation parameters are selected such that ablation craters of approx. 100 microm in diameter are obtained. The method is validated with low alloy steel and cast iron standard reference materials and by a comparative analysis with electron probe microanalysis (EPMA). The precision is limited mainly by the homogeneity of the iron, rather than by instrumental reproducibility. The advantages and drawbacks of the method are briefly compared with EPMA. Preliminary results from the analysis of archaeological iron samples from excavations at Develier-Courtetelle (Canton Jura, CH), Neftenbach (Canton Zurich, CH), Wartau (Canton St Gallen, CH) and Mont Chemin (Canton Valais, CH) are given.