Understanding the Principle and Structure of ICP MS
Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry is used for evaluating the presence of trace metals in the samples. Its high levels of precision allow the detection of a wide range of elements. ICP MS takes an analytical approach towards elemental analysis, which is validated to detect and measure the content of all elements within the periodic table. The technique is valuable for testing food-grade materials to measure the levels of both toxic and nutritional elements, to analyze the toxicity and deficiency of the same. It is also used across multiple industries for various applications, which we will briefly discuss in this article. Origin and History of Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry ICP MS was invented in 1980 by A.L. Gray, R.S. Houk, et al. It has been commercially used since 1983 across multiple industries for the detection and content measurement of trace elements even at the lowest levels with absolute accuracy. The semiconductor industry rightfully deserves a