Experiment 1: Elemental Analysis
Before coming to lab, complete prelab calculations (this will serve as the procedure grade for Lab 1).
Instrument instructions
Interpreting ICP-MS data
Report: Full, group report in journal format.
Peer Review Worksheet
Safety
Instruments
InovX Systems S2000 AS handheld XRF
Location: Ask TA or Prof.
Energy Dispersive
Perkin-Elmer 800 atomic absorption spectrometer
Location: REIC 245
Flame AA instructions 2-2014
Agilent 7500ce ICP-MS
Location: REIC 164
How to perform Analytical Dilutions
Interpreting ICP-MS data
Resources
Skoog ‘n Holler. Ch 8-12.
How XRF Works, an overview
Contributed by: Madison Wilson, 2013
http://www.niton.com/en/default
Content: Gives lots of information on how the XRF works, and also shows a good instrument diagram. Also gives information on how elements give unique x-ray emissions.
Reliability and Usefulness: Seems pretty reliable, however they are trying to sell XRFs. Was helpful in understanding how the XRF works, and how it identifies individual elements.