15. ICP-OES Measurement
This section introduces sample measurement procedures, with part 15 covering procedures for ICP-OES and later parts covering measurement for
ICP-MS. This section is for advanced chemists who are already familiar with using the instrumentation. Most of the information and tips I supply here will not be found in a standard textbook; rather they reflect the major considerations of sample measurement based on my own personal experience.
When developing an ICP-OES measurement procedure, the following concerns should be addressed:
Line selection
• Sensitivity requirements
• Precision requirements
• Spectral interferences and background correction
Matrix effects
Method validation (to be addressed later in a later part of this section)