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A new article reviews methods for determining trace elements in germanium and germanium dioxide, highlighting the advantages and limitations of methods with and without matrix separation procedures.

Recent Advances in Elemental Analysis of Germanium-Based Functional Materials

New research presents a fast and sensitive method for the simultaneous determination of zinc and iron in vegetables and plant material using HR-CS GF-AAS.

New Method Developed for Fast and Accurate Determination of Zinc and Iron in Vegetables

Andreas Riedo of the Physics Institute at the University of Bern, the 2023 winner of the Emerging Leader in Atomic Spectroscopy Award, is using laser ablation–desorption ionization mass spectrometry (LIMS) to chemically analyze complex mineral surfaces found in space exploration.

The 2023 Emerging Leader in Atomic Spectroscopy Award

In the past 20 years, spectrometers have shrunk dramatically in size, and this shrinking has been achieved with only modest performance reductions in sampling versatility, spectral range, spectral resolution, and signal-to-noise.

Spectrometers in Wonderland: Shrinking, Shrinking, Shrinking

Our annual review of new products for atomic and molecular spectroscopy, including details by category and highlights of overarching trends.

2022 Review of Spectroscopic Instrumentation

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

Method development for ICP-MS/MS should not be difficult. The six steps here will guide you to success.

Key Steps in Method Development for Inductively Coupled Plasma–Tandem Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS/MS)

Accurate determination of the elemental composition of nickel-based alloys is essential, given their use in high-performance equipment. This XRF technique enables rapid and nondestructive detection, as an alternative to existing approaches.

Determining Chromium, Iron, and Nickel in a Nickel-Based Alloy by X-ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy

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

A tutorial and spreadsheet for the validation and uncertainty evaluation for ICP-MS analysis was successfully applied to determine multiple elements in a nasal spray.