Plasma source mass spectrometry using an inductively coupled plasma and a high resolution quadrupole mass filter

Abstract

The performance of an instrument using an inductively coupled plasma as an ion source with a high resolution mass filter to analyse the extracted ions is described. A description of the experimental system is given and the spectral characteristics of the technique are discussed. The current performance of the technique for simple solution analysis is described, and the future potential for trace element analysis and isotope ratio measurement is assessed.