Practical Inductively Coupled Plasma Spectroscopy
Chapter One
Methodology for Trace
Elemental Analysis
Learning Objectives
To be aware of the different types of contamination that can cause problems
in trace elemental analysis.
To be aware of a whole range of terms and definitions as used in analytical
chemistry.
To appreciate the range of units used in analytical chemistry.
To be able to present numerical data with correct units, and be able to
interchange the units as required.
To be able to present data in the form of a table.
To be able to present data in the form of a graph.
To be able to determine the concentration of an element from a straight line
graph using the equation y = mx + c.
To be able to calculate the dilution factor for a liquid sample and a solid
sample, and hence determine the concentration of the element in the original
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