Determination of Some Elements in Legumes Using ICP-MS and EDXRF Methodology Applications

The current study involves two analytical research techniques, inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) and energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF) spectroscopy, used to determine the elemental composition of different legumes usually produced and consumed in Slovenia. Results indicate that data obtained using these methods are in agreement with certified reference materials. In total, nineteen elements were determined from twenty legume samples. An intercomparison between four macro- (P, S, K, Ca) and three microelements (Fe, Zn, Mo) measured using ICP-MS and EDXRF methods showed a strong correlation. The EDXRF was found to be a cheaper, simpler and more environmentally friendly method for determination of elements P, S, Cl, K, Ca, Fe, Zn, Mo, Sr, Rb, Ti and Br in legumes, while for the identification and determination of Na, Mg, V, Cr, Mn, Co and Cu content ICP‐MS was the method of choice due to its excellent sensitivity and accuracy. Using principal component analysis (PCA), the samples of the studied legumes were classified into four groups according to their elemental composition.

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DETERMINATION OF LOW CONTENTS (LESS THAN 0,0005%) OF ARSENIC IN NICKEL ALLOYS BY ICP-MS AND AAS METHODS WITH ELECTROTHERMAL ATOMIZATION

Proceedings of VIAM ◽

10.18577/2307-6046-2020-0-11-3-10 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 3-10

Author(s):

A.V. Alekseev ◽

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P.V. Yakimovich ◽

I.S. Legkodukhova ◽

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Keyword(s):

Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽

Nickel Alloys ◽

Certified Reference Materials ◽

Absorption Spectrometry ◽

Arsenic Content ◽

Electrothermal Atomization ◽

Inductively Coupled ◽

Icp Ms ◽

Plasma Mass Spectrometry

In this work, the determination of low contents (less than 0,0005 wt. %) of arsenic in complex alloyed samples of nickel alloys was carried out by means of inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) and atomic absorption spectrometry with electrothermal atomization. Also, the ICP-MS method was used to determine the arsenic content in chromium, which is an alloying component of nickel alloys. A technique for dissolving a sample and preparing it for analysis is presented. Spectral interferences are eliminated by applying mathematical correction equations, a reaction-collision cell and using corrective additives. The correctness of the results obtained is confirmed by the analysis of certified reference materials of nickel alloys and chromium.

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Optimized Simultaneous Determination of Several Elements in Human Intestinal Caco-2 TC7 Cells by Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry after Closed Vessel Microwave Digestion

Journal of AOAC International ◽

10.1093/jaoac/86.6.1225 ◽

2003 ◽

Vol 86 (6) ◽

pp. 1225-1231 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Laurent Noël ◽

Thierry Guérin ◽

Jean-Marc Frémy ◽

Hélène Huet ◽

Martine Kolf-Clauw

Keyword(s):

Mass Spectrometry ◽

Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽

Certified Reference Materials ◽

Microwave Digestion ◽

Absorption Spectrometry ◽

Inductively Coupled ◽

Flame Atomic Absorption ◽

Icp Ms ◽

Plasma Mass Spectrometry

Abstract A rapid procedure, based on closed vessels microwave digestion and inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS), was evaluated to ascertain the effect of chronic exposure to cadmium on intracellular accumulation of minor and essential trace elements in cultured epithelial cells (Caco-2 TC7). For all measurements, the method of external calibration was used and 3 elements (Be, Sc, In) were selected as internal standards. Optimization procedures are discussed and results are presented for the total determination of 9 key analytes (Na, Mg, Ca, Cr, Mn, Cu, Zn, Mo, and Cd) in certified reference materials (CRMs) and 20 samples of Caco-2 TC7 cells long-term exposed to Cd. The performance characteristics of the analytical system were evaluated by calibration and linearity, limits of detection and quantitation, accuracy with spiking, trueness and repeatability with available CRMs. As a complement to the ICP-MS determinations, both available CRMs and cell samples were analyzed either by electro thermal-or flame atomic absorption spectrometry. The results were in good agreement with the ICP-MS results.

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MH-ICP-MS Analysis of the Freshwater and Saltwater Environmental Resources of Upolu Island, Samoa

Molecules ◽

10.3390/molecules25214871 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 25 (21) ◽

pp. 4871

Author(s):

Sasan Rabieh ◽

Odmaa Bayaraa ◽

Emarosa Romeo ◽

Patila Amosa ◽

Khemet Calnek ◽

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Keyword(s):

Elemental Composition ◽

Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽

Principal Component ◽

Full Spectrum ◽

Outer Reef ◽

Inductively Coupled ◽

Icp Ms ◽

Plasma Mass Spectrometry ◽

Reef Decline ◽

River Mouths

The elemental composition of freshwater and saltwater samples around the South Pacific island of Upolu, Samoa has been investigated together with other indicators of water quality. Up to 69 elements from Li (3) to U (92) are measured in each sample, analyzed by Mattauch–Herzog-inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (MH-ICP-MS). One hundred and seventy-six samples were collected from surface freshwater sources (24 rivers, two volcanic lakes, one dam) and from seawater sources from the surface to 30 m depth (45 inner reef, reef, and outer reef locations) around Upolu Island, including river mouths and estuaries. Principal component and hierarchical clustering correlation analyses were performed on quantile normalized log transformed elemental composition data to identify groups of samples with similar characteristics and to improve the visualization of the full spectrum of elements. Human activities, such as the use of herbicides and pesticides, may relate to observed elevated concentrations of some elements contained in chemicals known to have deleterious obesogenic effects on humans that may also cause coral reef decline. Furthermore, the salinity of some saltwater samples tested were very high, possibly due to climate variability, which may additionally harm the health and biodiversity of coral reefs.

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