Rock analysis using inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry: A review
C. Riddle, A. Vander Voet and W. Doherty
Geoscience Laboratories,
Ontario Geological Survey
77 Grenville Street, Toronto, Ontario M7A 1W4, Canada
Abstract
The applications of inductively coupled plasma - mass spectrometry
(ICP-MS) to geoanalysis are reviewed. This technique offers the
ability to determined elemental abundances and isotope ratios;
it has proven to be sensitive, precise and accurate, and represents
a significant advance in instrumentation suitable for rock analysis.
This review deals principally with the application of ICP-MS to
elemental analysis. Literature citations are complete as of December
31, 1987; particular attention has been paid to data reported
for certified reference materials. Although most current ICP-MS
analysis employs conventional nebulization of solution samples,
there is considerable effort being made to develop viable alternative
sample introduction schemes that can be applied to rock analysis.
The lack of adequately defined certified reference rock materials
is apparent for ICP-MS and other techniques that are capable of
routine determinations in the ng/g (ppb) range.
Geostandards Newsletter
(1988), Vol. 12 No. 1 pp. 203-234
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