2.5.1 Background Equivalent Concentration (BEC) 背景值 2.5.1.1 The BEC value is the concentration of an element, which would produce the same emission intensity as the plasma background measured at the analyte wavelength. The BEC serves as an indication of instrument sensitivity which is related to torch alignment, plasma viewing height, nebulizer gas flow rate, and incident RF power. 背景值是测量一浓度元素在分析波长下产生相应的发射强度。BEC可指示仪器的 灵敏度,它与炬管线性、等离子观测的高度,雾化气流量,射频功率有关。 2.5.1.2 The BEC should be determined every three months BEC应每3个月测定一次。 2.5.1.3 Measure the intensity of a 5% nitric acid blank solution (IB). 测量5%的硝酸空白溶液的强度(IB)。 2.5.1.4 Measure the intensity of a 1.0 ppm Mn standard in 5% nitric acid (ISTD)at a wavelength of 257.610.` 在波长为257.610nm处测量基体为5%硝酸的1.0ppm Mn标准溶液的强度。 2.5.1.5 Calculate the BEC = IB / (ISTD – IB) X CSTD 计算 BEC = IB / (ISTD – IB) X CSTD Where: CSTD = concentration of Mn STD = 1.0 ppm 这里: CSTD=Mn 标准溶液浓度 = 1.0 ppm IB and ISTD have been automatically corrected to the dark current IB和ISTD 已经被暗电流自动校正 Record the BEC value. The BEC must not be greater than 0.04. 记录BEC的值。BEC不能大于0.04。 2.5.1.6 If the BEC is greater than 0.04, check the sample introduction system and the torch for wear. Replace the torch and/or change o-rings and other worn parts as needed. Reanalyze the BEC by following steps §2.5.1.1.3 to §2.5.1.1.5. If the BEC still does not meet the acceptance limit, notify a supervisor immediately and take the instrument out of service. 如果BEC大于0.04,检查进样系统和炬管装置。根据需要更换炬管和/或O形圈和 其他损耗部件。按照步骤§2.5.1.1.3至2.5.1.1.5重新分析BEC。如果BEC仍然 不符合接受限值,立即通知监管者和将仪器外修。 2.5.1.7 The BEC shall be charted to show any trending. BEC应该标记显示出任何的变化趋势。 Notice: For PE ICP instrument, the dark current is obtained by closing the shutter. 注意: 对于PE的ICP,通过关闭快门获得暗电流。