Presently, laser ablation multi-collector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (LA-MC-ICP-MS) is the main micro-analysis technique for isotopic ratios. It provides high precision and spatially resolved isotopic information in solid samples for earth science research. Data reduction of LA-MC-ICP-MS is inherently challenging owing to the severe mass spectral interferences and complex mass bias

Cubic Li7La3Zr2O12 (LLZO) garnets are among the most promising solid-state electrolytes for next generation Li batteries. However, despite intensive research in recent years, little effort is spent on proper chemical analysis of the material. For reliable LLZO investigation, knowledge about the exact chemical composition, especially the Li content, is of uttermost importance. Herein, we present a method

Spark-induced breakdown spectroscopy (SIBS) utilizes an electric spark for inducing a strong plasma for collecting atomic emissions. The spark is an electric discharge characterized by a high voltage and low current, which occurs when the applied voltage between electrodes is higher than the breakdown voltage of the ambient surrounding the electrodes. This study analyses the potential for complementing

Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) was used to characterize base (Al and Cu) and noble (Au and Ag) elements on a printed circuit board (PCB) from hard disk (HD). A PCB was cut in 77 fragments and, a matrix of 4 rows and 4 columns with 10 laser pulses in each point of the matrix was acquired in each fragment by LIBS. For each element, a spectral range was selected with its respective emission

Semi-coke, as one kind of special coal resource with relatively high concentration carbon and low volatility, plays an important role in the coal chemical industry and city clean. LIBS has been proved as an effective way to make an online analysis for the coal products. However, the lower volatility of semi-coke makes it hard to be pressed into a slice to get a smooth surface for a uniform laser-irradiation

We have prepared a large volume of pure, concentrated and homogeneous magnesium standard solution (GSB-Mg) to be used as a secondary reference standard for the magnesium isotope community. This new standard solution can also be used for quality assurance, including the development and validation of analytical procedures, preparation and test of analytical methods, quality control and training of analysts

Correction for ‘Online laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy for metal-particle powder flow analysis during additive manufacturing’ by P. A. Sdvizhenskii et al., J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2020, 35, 246–253.