Comparing Spectrometry Techniques: SAAF, ICP, SAAE, ICP-MS, LA-ICP-MS

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In summary, the conversation discusses the search for a website that compares various spectrometry techniques such as SAAF, ICP, SAAE, ICP-MS, and LA-ICP-MS. The conversation also mentions the use of a standard instrumental analysis text and several websites as sources of information. Finally, the conversation ends with the recommendation of a website that provides links to sites on spectroscopy and analytical methods.
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Hello,

Do you know a website which has established a comparison between all spectrometry techniques like SAAF, ICP, SAAE, ICP-MS, LA-ICP-MS etc... concerning the nature of the analysis, the concentration domain, the nature of radiation and the main principle.

thank you very much
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Try browsing through a standard instrumental analysis text, you can also google "spectroscopy" and probably find some relevant information.
 
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I finally try to make a comparison by myself. None site on the internet compare all technologies.
 
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ICP = Inductively Coupled Plasma

SAAF = Spectrométrie d'Absorption Atomique par Flamme (which is in French, of course) from http://hp.cresp.free.fr/projet/projets.htm (au france)

SAAE = Spectrométrie d'Absorption Atomique par Electrothermie (also French)

ICP-MS = Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometers
See - Varian's site - http://www.varianinc.com/cgi-bin/nav?products/spectr/icpms/index&cid=IQQNOHKMFL

http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/452001/1096/article.pdf

http://www.spectroscopymag.com/spec...Detail.jsp?sort=null&pageNo=3&start=18&id=229 Part 1 (PDF)

http://www.alschemex.com/learnmore/learnmore-techinfo-principles-analyticalmethodologies.htm

LA-ICPMS = Laser Ablation Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry
http://www2.gsu.edu/~wwwgeo/pages/labs/labs_LA_ICPMS.htm

http://www.geo.uu.nl/Research/Petrology/lab_facilities/laicpms.htm
http://www.geo.uu.nl/Research/Petrology/lab_facilities/what.htm


http://www.uni-wuerzburg.de/mineralogie/links/tools/icp-ms.html - links to sites on spectroscopy and analytical methods.
 
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Very nice :)
 

FAQ: Comparing Spectrometry Techniques: SAAF, ICP, SAAE, ICP-MS, LA-ICP-MS

What is spectrometry?

Spectrometry is a scientific technique used to analyze the composition of a substance or sample by measuring the interaction between electromagnetic radiation and the atoms or molecules in the sample.

What are the different spectrometry techniques used in scientific research?

The five most commonly used spectrometry techniques in scientific research are SAAF (Solid-Source Atomic Absorption Spectrometry), ICP (Inductively Coupled Plasma Spectrometry), SAAE (Solid-Source Atomic Emission Spectrometry), ICP-MS (Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry), and LA-ICP-MS (Laser Ablation Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry).

How do these spectrometry techniques differ from each other?

SAAF, ICP, and SAAE all use a solid sample source and measure the absorption or emission of light to determine the concentration of elements present. ICP-MS and LA-ICP-MS both use a liquid sample source and measure the mass-to-charge ratio of ions to determine the concentration of elements present. ICP-MS is more sensitive and can detect a wider range of elements compared to ICP, while LA-ICP-MS allows for spatially resolved analysis of a sample.

What are the advantages of using spectrometry techniques in scientific research?

Spectrometry techniques allow for highly sensitive and accurate analysis of various elements in a sample. They can also provide qualitative and quantitative information about the composition of a sample, which can be useful in fields such as environmental monitoring, forensics, and materials science.

Are there any limitations to using spectrometry techniques?

Some limitations of spectrometry techniques include the need for specialized equipment and trained personnel, as well as the potential for interference from other elements or compounds in the sample. Additionally, these techniques may not be suitable for analyzing samples with very low concentrations of certain elements.

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