Analysis of Trace Elements as Impurities in Materials Used for Lithium-Ion Battery Production
September 1st 2022Lithium-based batteries are key for moving away from the combustion of fossil fuels at the point of use. ICP-OES and ICP-MS methods can measure trace-element impurities that may affect battery performance.
ICP-MS Configuration and Optimization for Successful Routine Analysis of Undiluted Seawater
September 1st 2022ICP-MS is increasingly being used to analyze complex matrices, but an ICP-MS instrument optimized for the highest sensitivity may not have the sufficient matrix tolerance to analyze high-salt samples. We describe a method to optimize plasma robustness and interference control for accurate, routine analysis of critical trace elements in undiluted seawater.