scholarly journals Germanium determination in environmental object by the method of mass spectrometry with inductively coupled plasma

2019 ◽  
Vol 85 (4) ◽  
pp. 110-113
Author(s):  
Olexandr Ponomarenko ◽  
Anatolyi Samchuk ◽  
Kateryna Vovk ◽  
Igor Shvaika ◽  
Ganna Grodzinskaya
Keyword(s):  
Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Sample Preparation ◽  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Microwave Field ◽  
Antitumor Effects ◽  
Inductively Coupled ◽  
Ms Analysis ◽  
Icp Ms ◽  
Relative Standard

The analytical technologies of sample preparation of rocks and mushrooms using the microwave field for the determination of germanium by the method of mass spectrometry with inductively coupled plasma (ICP-MS analysis) have been developed. Germanium is a rare element. Germanium is homology of silicon and carbon. To date, the definition of low content of germanium in geological objects is a rather complex analytical task, which requires its concentration - extraction, co-precipitation, ion exchange. At present, the harmonious combination of the method of natural objects decomposition in the microwave field and germanium determination using ICP-MS analysis is particularly promising. Sample preparation of silicate rocks for ICP-MS determination of germanium was carried out by decomposition in a mixture of hydrofluoric, phosphate and nitric acids (5: 5: 2) in a microwave oven program at 240°C for 30 min. Sample preparation of mushrooms for ICP-MS germanium determination was carried out according to the following scheme. Initially, the dried sample was sealed in the presence of CaO, after dissolving it in a mixture of HNO3+HF+H3PO4 (6:6:1). Ge solution was extracted by Nazarenko V.A. extraction method. The developed analytical schemes have made it possible to significantly reduce the duration and labor intensity of sample preparation. The obtained solutions were analyzed using an inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer. The developed method for determining germanium by ICP-MS analysis has been successfully tested on standard rock samples. The obtained results are in accordance with the accepted attribute, the relative standard deviation Sr ranges from 0.7-0.9. The data on the content and distribution of germanium in the Boletales fungi are obtained. They indicate wild mushrooms contain high levels of germanium, especially Boletus and Mushroom biospores. These studies are necessary because the essential properties of germanium and its compounds attract special attention of scientists today. Complementary Ge compounds which have hypotensive, bactericidal, antiviral and antitumor effects have already been synthesized.

scholarly journals Determination of Arsenic, Cadmium, Mercury, and Lead by Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry in Foods after Pressure Digestion: NMKL Interlaboratory Study

2007 ◽  
Vol 90 (3) ◽  
pp. 844-856 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kaare Julshamn ◽  
Amund Maage ◽  
Hilde Skaar Norli ◽  
Karl H Grobecker ◽  
Lars Jorhem ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Method Performance ◽  
Inductively Coupled ◽  
Icp Ms ◽  
Relative Standard ◽  
Limit Of Quantitation ◽  
Plasma Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Standard Deviations

Abstract Thirteen laboratories participated in an interlaboratory method performance (collaborative) study on a method for the determination of arsenic, cadmium, mercury, and lead by inductively coupled plasma/mass spectrometry (ICP/MS) after pressure digestion including the microwave heating technique. Prior to the study, the laboratories were able to practice on samples with defined element levels (pretrial test). The method was tested on a total of 7 foodstuffs: carrot puree, fish muscle, mushroom, graham flour, simulated diet, scampi, and mussel powder. The elemental concentrations in mg/kg dry matter (dm) ranged from 0.0621.4 for As, 0.0328.3 for Cd, 0.040.6 for Hg, and 0.012.4 for Pb. The materials used in the study were presented to the participants as blind duplicates, and the participants were asked to perform single determinations on each sample. The repeatability relative standard deviations (RSDr) for As ranged from 3.8 to 24%, for Cd from 2.6 to 6.9%, for Hg from 4.8 to 8.3%, and for Pb from 2.9 to 27%. The reproducibility relative standard deviations (RSDR) for As ranged from 9.0 to 28%, for Cd from 2.8 to 18%, for Hg from 9.9 to 24%, and for Pb from 8.0 to 50%. The HorRat values were less than 1.5 for all test samples, except for the determination of Pb in wheat flour at a level close to the limit of quantitation (0.01 mg/kg dm). The study showed that the ICP/MS method is satisfactory as a standard method for elemental determinations in foodstuffs.

Determination of Trace Elements in Water by Inductively Coupled Plasma–Mass Spectrometry: Collaborative Study

1994 ◽  
Vol 77 (4) ◽  
pp. 1004-1023 ◽  
Author(s):  
J E Longbottom ◽  
T D Martin ◽  
K W Edgell ◽  
S E Long ◽  
M R Plantz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Trace Elements ◽  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Acid Digestion ◽  
Inductively Coupled ◽  
Icp Ms ◽  
Relative Standard ◽  
Nitric Acid Digestion ◽  
Plasma Mass Spectrometry

Abstract A joint U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA)—AOAC interlaboratory method validation study was conducted on U.S. EPA method 200.8, Determination of Trace Elements in Waters and Wastes by Inductively Coupled Plasma–Mass Spectrometry. The purpose of the study was to determine and compare the mean recovery and precision of the inductively coupled plasma–mass spectrometry (ICP–MS) analyses for 20 trace elements in reagent water, drinking water, and groundwater. The formal study was based on Youden’s nonreplicate plan for collaborative tests of analytical methods. The test waters were spiked with the 20 trace elements at 6 concentration levels in the 0.8–200 μg/L range, prepared as 3 Youden pairs. Thirteen collaborators spiked 100 mL aliquots of the test waters, acidified them with 1 mL concentrated HNO3 and 0.5 mL concentrated HCl, reduced the volume to 20 mL by heating in an open beaker at 85°C, refluxed them for 30 min at 95°C, and diluted them to 50 mL. After centrifuging or settling the samples, a 20 mL portion of the supernatant was diluted to 50 mL and analyzed by ICP–MS. Related experiments evaluated the method performance in wastewater and wastewater digestate at a single concentration pair, and an alternative nitric acid digestion procedure. Mean recoveries for reagent water, drinking water, and groundwater were generally 95–105% with between-laboratory relative standard deviations about 4–8%. The method also worked well with wastewaters and digestate, with between-laboratory relative standard deviations averaging 8% and recoveries averaging 100%. Recoveries of silver, however, were low in all matrixes at concentrations over 100 μg/L. The nitric acid digestion procedure was comparable in accuracy and precision to the mixed-acid digestion in U.S. EPA method 200.8. The method was adopted first action by AOAC INTERNATIONAL.

scholarly journals Determination of Metals in Composite Diet Samples by Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry

2003 ◽  
Vol 86 (2) ◽  
pp. 439-448 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa Jo Melnyk ◽  
Jeffrey N Morgan ◽  
Reshan Fernando ◽  
Edo D Pellizzari ◽  
Olujide Akinbo
Keyword(s):  
Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Atmospheric Pressure ◽  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Microwave Digestion ◽  
Standard Reference Materials ◽  
Inductively Coupled ◽  
Icp Ms ◽  
Relative Standard ◽  
Plasma Mass Spectrometry

Abstract A study was conducted to evaluate the applicability of inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) techniques for determination of metals in composite diets. Aluminum, cadmium, chromium, copper, lead, manganese, nickel, vanadium, and zinc were determined by this method. Atmospheric pressure microwave digestion was used to solubilize analytes in homogenized composite diet samples, and this procedure was followed by ICP-MS analysis. Recovery of certified elements from standard reference materials ranged from 92 to 119% with relative standard deviations (RSDs) of 0.4–1.9%. Recovery of elements from fortified composite diet samples ranged from 75 to 129% with RSDs of 0–11.3%. Limits of detection ranged from 1 to 1700 ng/g; high values were due to significant amounts of certain elements naturally present in composite diets. Results of this study demonstrate that low-resolution quadrupole-based ICP-MS provides precise and accurate measurements of the elements tested in composite diet samples.

Determination of Arsenic, Chromium, Lead, Manganese, and Mercury in Certifiable Color Additives by Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry

2015 ◽  
Vol 98 (1) ◽  
pp. 160-164 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nancy Morris Hepp
Keyword(s):  
Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Sample Preparation ◽  
Quantitative Determination ◽  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Inductively Coupled ◽  
Microwave Assisted ◽  
Icp Ms ◽  
Plasma Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Microwave Assisted Digestion

Abstract Specifications in the Code of Federal Regulationslimit the levels of As, Pb, and Hg in most certifiable color additives, and some have additional specification limits for Cr and Mn. A new ICP/MS method wasdeveloped and validated for the quantitative determination of these elements in various certifiable color additives. One dissolution and two microwave-assisted digestion sample preparation procedures were optimized to address initial low Hg and enhanced As recoveries. Results using the three sample preparation procedures were generally equivalent for all of the elements determined. LOQ values were 0.3 mg/kg for As, 0.7 mg/kg for Cr, 0.4 mg/kg for Pb, 0.7 mg/kg forMn, and 0.1 mg/kg for Hg.

scholarly journals Determination of Halogens by Ion Chromatography in Edible Mushrooms after Microwave-Induced Combustion for Sample Preparation

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Gilberto Silva Coelho Junior ◽  
Filipe Soares Rondan ◽  
Carla Andrade Hartwig ◽  
Rafael Francisco Santos ◽  
Paola Azevedo Mello ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Sample Preparation ◽  
Ion Chromatography ◽  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Mushroom Species ◽  
Inductively Coupled ◽  
Icp Ms ◽  
Plasma Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Standard Solution

In this study, the microwave-induced combustion (MIC) method was evaluated for the sample preparation of the most consumed mushroom species in Brazil (Champignon, Shiitake, and Shimeji) and further halogen determination by ion chromatography (IC). For this, sample mass, combustion aid mass, and absorbing solution (H2O and 50 mmol·L−1, 100 mmol·L−1, or 150 mmol·L−1 NH4OH) were evaluated. Bromine and iodine concentrations, determined by IC, were lower than the limits of detection (LODs, Br: 6 mg·kg−1 and I: 24 mg·kg−1). Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) was also used for Br and I determination, and the LODs were lower (Br: 0.066 mg·kg−1 and I: 0.014 mg·kg−1) than those obtained by IC. Concentrations of Cl, obtained by IC, ranged from 523 mg·kg−1 to 13053 mg·kg−1 with LOD of 40 mg·kg−1. In turn, Br and I concentrations, obtained by ICP-MS, ranged from 2.49 mg·kg−1 to 5.50 mg·kg−1 and from <0.014 mg·kg−1 to 0.047 mg·kg−1, respectively. Fluorine concentrations, determined by IC, were always lower than LOD (23 mg·kg−1). The trueness of the proposed methods was evaluated by recovery tests using standard solutions and a reference material (RM NIST 8435). When using the standard solution, recoveries ranged from 95% to 103% for halogen determination by IC and from 105% to 109% for Br and I determination by ICP-MS. When using the RM, recoveries of 102% for Cl by IC and of 87% and 86% for Br and I by ICP-MS, respectively, were obtained.

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