Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICPMS)

ICPMS is a powerful analytical technique used to detect trace elements and isotopes in a wide variety of sample types. This technique offers:

• Short analysis time
• Low detection limits
• High sample throughput

It can measure virtually every naturally occurring element. The 16 most commonly requested are:
Na, Mg, P, K, Ca, Mn, Fe, Co, Cu, Zn, As, Se, Mo, Cd, HG, Pb

Analysis equipment

• Agilent 7700x ICPMS with MassHunter 4.6 Workstation

Sample preparation equipment

• Microwave Accelerated Reaction System (Model: MARS6)
• Eppendorf ThermoMixer C (Dri-block digestion)

Facilities support research in:

• Environmental analysis (e.g., heavy metals in water)
• Clinical and biomedical studies (e.g., trace metals in blood)
• Dietary (e.g., Ca in milk)

Recent projects include:

• Award-winning research into agricultural hemp as a healthy and sustainable crop.