辉光放电质谱法测定钨钛合金中的微量杂质元素EI北大核心CSCD

采用辉光放电质谱法直接测定钨钛合金中的杂质元素。对放电电流、气体流量和预溅射时间等条件进行优化,用仪器内置的标准相对灵敏度因子(RSFstd)进行半定量分析。同时用已定值的钨钛合金作为标样校正仪器,获得校正后的相对灵敏度因子(RSFWTi),再应用于定量分析。结果表明,未校正测量值与参考值比值在0.5~1.6之间,相对标准偏差(RSDs)小于5%,满足半定量分析要求。经RSFWTi校正的测量值与电感耦合等离子体质谱法(ICP-MS)测得的结果比较,相对偏差(RD)小于20%,该方法适用于合金中杂质元素定量分析。     

辉光放电质谱法测定高纯铟中痕量元素

采用辉光放电质谱法(GDMS)对高纯铟中铁、铜、铅、锌、铊、镉、锡等14种元素进行了测定,对仪器工作参数进行了优化,对预溅射过程时间的确定和质谱干扰的排除进行了讨论,结果表明,GDMS是目前具有足够灵敏度对高纯导电材料进行直接分析的有效手段。     

辉光放电质谱法测定核级石墨粉中痕量杂质

建立了直流辉光放电质谱法(DC-GDMS)测定核级石墨粉中痕量杂质元素的方法。用一定的压力将石墨粉镶嵌在高纯铟片上,形成一个直径约为5 mm的圆形石墨薄层,用铟片辅助石墨粉放电,实现了粉状样品直接检测。优化的实验条件为放电电流0.8 mA,放电电压1.2 kV,放电气体流速0.437 mL/min。用石墨粉标准样品(19J T61029)单点校准了仪器相对灵敏度因子,消除基体效应,实现15个关键杂质元素定量分析。方法检出限为5.0 ng/g,在单侧0.05显著性水平下,利用Student’s t检验,方法测定结果 t值均小于临界值,与标准值无显著性差异。相对标准偏差(RSD)均小于10%。本方法与电感耦合等离子体光谱法测定结果比较,相对误差在2.4%～17.4%之间。     

辉光放电质谱法测定高纯材料中痕量硫杂质

准确测定并控制材料中杂质元素含量是发挥高纯材料性能不可或缺的环节。辉光放电质谱法(GDMS)是准确、快速、高灵敏分析高纯材料中痕量及超痕量硫的理想方法。对GDMS分析高纯铜和镍基高温合金中痕量硫的质谱干扰进行了讨论,优化了放电电流和放电电压,采用多种标准物质对硫的相对灵敏度因子(RSF)进行了校准和验证,并与二次离子质谱法(SIMS)进行分析结果比对,验证了GDMS定量分析结果的准确性和可靠性。     

Particle beam glow discharge mass spectrometry: spectral characteristics of nucleobases

Use of a particle beam glow discharge (PB-GD) source for mass spectrometric determinations of deoxy- and ribonucleosides and nucleotides is described. Use of this combination of sample introduction and ion source decouples the vaporization and ionization steps, leading to very simple spectral structure. The mass spectra of these compounds are EI-like in nature, with clearly identified molecular ions and fragmentation patterns that are easily rationalized. The PB-GDMS combination can be operated in a flow injection mode wherein the analyte is injected directly into the solvent flow, or can also be coupled to a high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) system allowing LC/MS analysis of mixtures. Mass spectra obtained for nucleic acid bases, nucleosides, and nucleotides are readily obtained with injections of low-nanomole quantities. Representative PB-GDMS spectra for deoxy- and ribonucleosides, nucleotides, and mixed-base oligonucleotides are presented to demonstrate the capabilities of the GD source. Characteristic fragmentation peaks from the spectra of adenine, cytosine, guanine, and thymine were identified in 22-base sequences of single-stranded DNA. The PB-GD source is capable of producing spectra that may be used to identify the individual bases present in mixed-base DNA and RNA fragments.     

Analytical glow discharge mass spectrometry

Various types of glow discharge mass spectrometric systems as well as their applications are considered. Special attention is paid to radiofrequency and pulsed glow discharges combined with time-of-flight mass spectrometers. Along with typical application fields of glow discharge mass spectrometry, analysis of semiconductors, polymers, and dielectrics, as well as isotope analysis and depth profiling are also reviewed. Some methods of standard-free mass spectrometric analysis of solids are considered. Prospects for combining glow discharge mass spectrometry with preliminary chromatographic separation are discussed.     

Detection of trace radioisotopes in soil, sediment and vegetation by glow discharge mass spectrometry

The possibility for the determination of some radioisotopes of cesium, strontium, plutonium, uranium and thorium by glow discharge mass spectrometry (GDMS) in soils, sediments and vegetations is investigated. The preparation of samples is described as a combination of the use of a conductive host matrix and a secondary cathode in order to decrease the dilution effect of the blending material for the trace level determination and to gain a stable discharge. Effects of interferences arising from the nature of the conductive host matrix and of the secondary cathode on the sensitivity of the method are discussed. The determination of ¹³⁷Cs and ⁹⁰Sr has been attempted and the results obtained were in agreement with those from other analytical techniques. Accuracy, internal and external precisions have been also evaluated. GDMS is shown to be a helpful technique for the determination of radioisotopes in environmental samples. Radioisotopes can be determined according to the matrix of the sample (e.g. grass), also in presence of isobaric interferences. However, limitations still exist on the application of GDMS.     

Detection of trace radioisotopes in soil,sediment and vegetation by glow discharge mass spectrometry

The possibility for the determination of some radioisotopes of cesium, strontium, plutonium, uranium and thorium by glow discharge mass spectrometry (GDMS) in soils, sediments and vegetations is investigated. The preparation of samples is described as a combination of the use of a conductive host matrix and a secondary cathode in order to decrease the dilution effect of the blending material for the trace level determination and to gain a stable discharge. Effects of interferences arising from the nature of the conductive host matrix and of the secondary cathode on the sensitivity of the method are discussed. The determination of (137)Cs and (90)Sr has been attempted and the results obtained were in agreement with those from other analytical techniques. Accuracy, internal and external precisions have been also evaluated. GDMS is shown to be a helpful technique for the determination of radioisotopes in environmental samples. Radioisotopes can be determined according to the matrix of the sample (e.g. grass), also in presence of isobaric interferences. However, limitations still exist on the application of GDMS.     

辉光放电质谱技术应用进展

对辉光放电质谱(GDMS)在金属与半导体、非导体、薄层与深度分析、分子信息分析方面的应用和一些新装置、新方法进行了综述.着重介绍了近20年来我国学者在辉光放电质谱方面的成就,并结合国际上的报道对该领域的发展现状进行了总结.     

Determination of relative sensitivity factors for trace element analysis of solar cell silicon by fast-flow glow discharge mass spectrometry

A commercially available Element GD, the latest generation of glow discharge mass spectrometry (GDMS), has been used for quantitative analysis of impurities in silicon for photovoltaic applications (PV silicon). In order to be able to accurately measure impurities in silicon, relative sensitivity factors (RSFs) need to be determined. These factors are, currently, given only for steel matrices. In this study, standard silicon materials with known levels of impurities have been produced and independent analytical methods have been used for determining the RSFs for silicon matrices. It has been found that the tuning parameters of the Element GD, mainly the discharge gas flow rate, influence the RSF values. In addition, it has been found that RSF values are matrix specific; RSFs for a silicon matrix differ significantly from those for metallic conductor matrices even under identical instrumental parameters. A study of the relative reproducibility in the quantitative analysis of impurities in solar cells silicon has shown variations between 5% and 12%.     

Analysis of solution residues by glow discharge mass spectrometry

A technique for the analysis of microliter volumes of solution by glow discharge mass spectrometry (GDMS) has been successfully demonstrated. Cathode preparation involves mixing an aliquot of the sample solution with a pure conducting powder, followed by drying and pressing before conventional GDMS analysis. The analyte signal at the 100-ppm level was observed to be stable to better than 5% for the duration of the analysis (30–45 min). Internal and external reproducibilities were better than 5%, and the ion signal intensity was linear with concentration over at least four orders of magnitude. Quantification was demonstrated by means of user-defined relative sensitivity factors. Relative standard deviations were better than 15% for the elements investigated, with no preconcentration of the analyte.     

Polymer screening by radiofrequency glow discharge time-of-flight mass spectrometry

The aim of this work is to optimise and evaluate radiofrequency glow discharge (RF GD) time-of-flight mass spectrometry (TOFMS) for identification of organic polymers. For this purpose, different polymers including poly[methylmethacrylate], poly[styrene], polyethylene terephthalate-co-isophthalate and poly[alpha-methylstyrene] have been deposited on silicon wafers and the RF GD-TOFMS capabilities for qualitative identification of these polymeric layers by molecular depth profiling have been investigated. Although some molecular information using the RF continuous mode is available, the pulsed mode offers a greater analytical potential to characterise such organic coatings. Some formed polyatomic ions have proved to be useful to identify the different polymer layers, confirming that layers having similar elemental composition but different polymer structure could be also differentiated and identified.     

Determination of trace elements in granites by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry

Proposed is a simple and reliable method for the dissolution of granite and the determination of 38 elements by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry. One hundred milligrams of sample are digested with 1 ml of HF and 0.5 ml of HNO(3) in screw top PTFE-lined stainless steel bombs at 190 degrees C for 12 h. Insoluble residues are dissolved using 8 ml of 40% HNO(3) (v/v) heated to 110 degrees C for 3 h. Six granite standard reference materials (GSR-1, JG-2, G-2, NIM-G, SG-3, SG-1a) were studied. Analytical calibration was accomplished using aqueous standard solutions. Rhodium was used as an internal standard to correct for matrix effects and instrument drift. We report data for: Li, Be, Sc, V, Cr, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Ga, Rb, Sr, Y, Zr, Nb, Mo, Cs, Ba, Hf, Ta, W, Pb, Th, U and 14 of the rare earth elements. The recoveries for most of these elements in granite ranged from 90 to 110%.     

Comparison between the use of direct current glow discharge mass spectrometry and inductively coupled plasma quadrupole mass spectrometry for the analysis of trace elements in nuclear samples

The quantitative determination of trace elements in nuclear samples by GDMS and ICP-MS is presented and compared. Spectral interferences, matrix effects, detection limits, precision and accuracy are discussed. Results for selected samples demonstrated that both techniques are complementary. The use of a multi-standard solution provides the most accurate results in ICP-MS, whereas in GDMS this is achieved by relative sensitivity factors (RSF) matrix matched. Nevertheless, the use of standard RSF allows a fast screening.     

Comparison between the use of direct current glow discharge mass spectrometry and inductively coupled plasma quadrupole mass spectrometry for the analysis of trace elements in nuclear samples

The quantitative determination of trace elements in nuclear samples by GDMS and ICP-MS is presented and compared. Spectral interferences, matrix effects, detection limits, precision and accuracy are discussed. Results for selected samples demonstrated that both techniques are complementary. The use of a multi-standard solution provides the most accurate results in ICP-MS, whereas in GDMS this is achieved by relative sensitivity factors (RSF) matrix matched. Nevertheless, the use of standard RSF allows a fast screening.     

A mathematical correction method for spectral interferences on selenium in inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry

Despite the fact that Se has six isotopes, its determination in biological samples by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry is seriously hampered by spectral interferences. The resolution of quadrupole mass analyzers is insufficient to resolve Se(+) from molecular species having the same nominal mass. A mathematical correction method based on signal ratio measurement of (78)Se(+)/(76)Se(+) and (78)Ar(+)(2)/(76)Ar(+)(2) is described. It allows us to correct for the argon dimer interference at m/z 78 and thus to determine Se down to the 1 mug/l level. The method was applied to the determination of Se in human serum. Good agreement with the certified value was obtained.     

Multielemental characterisation of cobalt by glow discharge quadrupole mass spectrometry

Multielemental determination and the assessment of purity of cobalt metal used in the preparation of Ni-based super-alloys have been carried out by glow discharge quadrupole mass spectrometry (GD-QMS). Relative sensitivity factors (RSF) generated from certified iron matrix reference samples (NIST 663 and 664 low alloy steel pin standards) could be used for the determination of different trace element constituents of the sample. Different wet chemical procedures were also carried out for the determination of the trace constituents in the sample. The GD-QMS results are in reasonably good agreement with those obtained from wet chemical procedures, validating the use of the RSF values generated on low alloy steel standards for the computation of trace element concentrations in cobalt metal. A variety of molecular ions formed through the reaction of cobalt (matrix) with the discharge gas (argon) were also detected.     

Measurement of isotope ratios in solids by glow discharge mass spectrometry

A commercial thermion mass spectrometer has been modified for glow discharge mass spectrometry. GDMS isotope ratio measurements on osmium, uranium, and boron containing samples are compared with TIMS measurements.     

Determination of trace elements by resonant ionization mass spectrometry (RIMS)

Summary A resonant ionization mass spectrometer has been developed as an analytical tool for the detection of trace elements, especially of plutonium and other radionuclides. The sample, deposited on a rhenium filament, is evaporated by electrical heating and the atoms of the element under investigation are selectively ionized by laser light delivered from three dye lasers pumped by a copper vapour laser. The resulting photoions are detected in a time-of-flight spectrometer with a channelplate detector. For plutonium a mass resolution of M/M=1500 was obtained and an overall detection efficiency of 4×10^–6 was determined for stepwise excitation and ionization via autoionizing states. With a laser light bandwidth of 3–5 GHz neighbouring isotopes could be suppressed by a factor of 20 due to isotope shifts in the excitation transitions. The isotope composition of synthetic samples was measured and good agreement was found with mass spectroscopic results. The influence of the hyperfine structure on the isotope ratios is discussed.

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Bestimmung von Spurenelementen durch resonante Ionisations-Massenspektrometrie (RIMS)