Application of IC-MS and IC-ICP-MS in Environmental Research

Introduction to Ion Chromatography and Hyphenated Methods

Introduces the reader to the field of ion chromatography, species analysis and hyphenated methods IC-MS and IC-ICP-MS including the theory and theirs applications.

Highlights include:

• Covers the importance of species analysis and hyphenated methods in ion chromatography
• Includes practical applications of IC-MS and IC-ICP-MS in environmental analysis
• Details sample preparation methods for ion chromatography
• Discusses hyphenated methods IC-MS and IC-ICP-MS used in determining both the total element contents and its elements
• Details speciation analysis used in studying biochemical cycles of selected chemical compounds; determining toxicity and ecotoxicity of elements; food and pharmaceuticals quality control; and in technological process control and clinical analytics