For samples with completely unknown compositions, ICP-MS has the capability of quickly determining the sample’s composition and an estimated concentration of more than 70 elements at one time on almost all elements heavier than Sodium (Z ≥ 11), with an accuracy of +/- 30% or better.

The ICP-MS is able to do this because elements are known to respond in a particular way to other elements under specific set conditions that the instrument uses. To learn more about this method, please read this Description of Semiquantitative Analysis from Agilent Technologies.

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