Inductively Coupled Plasma Training (USA)

• Reference: ICP-USA
• Dates:
  • April 21-24, 2020
  • July 28-31, 2020
  • October 27-30, 2020
• Who should attend: Users of HORIBA Scientific ICP-OES spectrometers
• Duration: 4 days (From 9 am to 5:30 pm)

• A theoretical and practical knowledge on ICP-OES spectrometers
• Learn how to use the software (latest version used in the laboratory)
• Learn methodology for method development and major analytical parameters
• Know how to set up an analytical strategy with an unknown sample
• Interpret results
• Follow the performances of the ICP-OES spectrometer over the time
• Maintenance and troubleshoot instrumental dysfunctions

Day 1

• Reviewing participant’s applications and goals
• Theory of Atomic Emission Spectroscopy
• Principles of ICP-OES and Instrumentation
• Daily operation (start up and shut down SOP)
• Method creation and software practice
• Optimization of gas flows and neb pressure
• Optimization of parameters

Day 2

• Slit selection
• LOD measurement
• Method development strategy
• IMAGE Navigator
• Spectral interferences
• Wavelength selection (MASTER software)
• Matrix effect
• Background correction
• Analytical performances

Day 3

• Practical: Unknown sample analysis
• Method development
• Wavelength selection
• Background correction
• Semi-quantitative analysis
• Full analysis

Day 4

• Maintenance
• Diagnostics
• Conclusion and wrap up