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Lithium-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.

Analysis of Trace Elements as Impurities in Materials Used for Lithium-Ion Battery Production

Brines from desalination plants are increasingly being seen as a source of valuable elements, such as lithium, rubidium, and cesium. We show how ICP-OES can be used to measure the concentrations of such elements in brines to assess the economic feasibility of their recovery.

Analysis of Desalination Discharge Brines for Elements of Environmental and Economic Importance with ICP-OES

This tutorial explains the most critical components of the sample introduction system of modern ICP-optical emission spectroscopy (OES) and ICP-mass spectrometry (MS) instruments, providing analysts with a guide for initial configuration settings and recommended maintenance intervals for reliable daily operation.

Understanding the Fundamental Components of Sample Introduction for ICP-OES and ICP-MS

A letter to the editors of Spectroscopy regarding the "H-Classic Papers in Atomic Spectroscopy" article published in the November 2021 issue, along with a response from the authors.

Letters to the Editor: H-Classic Papers in Atomic Spectroscopy

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Jerome Workman Jr. serves on the Editorial Advisory Board of Spectroscopy and is currently with Unity Scientific LLC. He is also an adjunct professor at Liberty University and U.S. National University. He can be reached at jworkman04@gsb.columbia.edu.

A note from the editors of Spectroscopy regarding the "H-Classic Papers in Atomic Spectroscopy" article published in the November 2021 issue.

A Teachable Moment: “H-Classic Papers in Atomic Spectroscopy”

Software tools for ICP-MS and ICP-OES can help analysts to simplify method setup and reduce the potential for errors.

Analysis of Elements in Snack Foods: A Closer Look at Pepperoni, Rice Noodles, Frozen Dinners, and Pizza

Laser ablation laser ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (LALI-TOF-MS) can quantify elemental constituents without the need for matrix-matching, making it attractive for metals testing, particularly for additive manufacturing.

Using an Innovative Mass Spectrometer and Non-Matrix–Matched Reference Materials to Quantify Composition of Metal Disks and Powders

How to create trouble-free sample preparation workflow for elemental analysis.

Key Steps to Create a Sample Preparation Strategy for Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) or ICP–Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) Analysis

The determination of metals in hygienic face masks is important for global heath
at this time. Following the guidelines of ISO 18562-4, an ICP-OES method is described including sample preparation, analysis, and validation of the methodology.

The Determination of Metals in Disposable, Non-Medical Face Masks by ICP-OES

John W. Olesik of The Ohio State University discusses his collaborative ICP–OES and ICP–MS research and shares insights gleaned over a career of teaching and research.