Spectroscopy tutorial - A beginner's guide to ICP-MS - Part II: The sample-introduction system

Part II of Robert Thomas' series on inductively coupled plasma mass spectro metry looks at one of the most critical areas of the instrument - the sampl e introduction system. He discusses the fundamental principles of convertin g a liquid into a fine droplet aerosol suitable for ionization in the plasm a, and provides an overview of the different types of commercially availabl e nebulizers and spray chambers.