Optimization and Application of ICPMS with Dynamic Reaction Cell for Precise Determination of ^sup 44^Ca/^sup 40^Ca Isotope Ratios

• Published in: Analytical chemistry (Washington) Vol. 79; no. 20; p. 7753
• Main Authors: Boulyga, Sergei F, Klötzli, Urs, Stingeder, Gerhard, Prohaska, Thomas
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Washington American Chemical Society 15.10.2007
• Subjects: Analytical chemistry; Cells; Isotopes; Mass spectrometry; Optimization; Ratios

An inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer with dynamic reaction cell (ICP-DRC-MS) was optimized for determining ... isotope ratios in aqueous solutions with respect to (i) repeatability, (ii) robustness, and (iii) stability. Ammonia as reaction gas allowed both the removal of ... interference...