Design and Characterization of a Universal Sample Introduction System for Direct Analysis of Solid and Liquid Samples with ICP-MS

A universal sample introduction system will be developed in this project for direct analysis of solid and liquid samples with inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). There are many applications in which on-site analysis of samples in their original form is of great interest. Examples include the inspection of soil for possible contamination in the environmental applications, or analysis of ores for discovery and excavation of critical metals and minerals for battery and electronic industries. Currently, the ICP-MS technology is limited to lab-based applications only and involves cumbersome sample preparation procedures. The new sample introduction system will enable, for the first time, in-field analysis of solid samples with ICP-MS by significantly simplifying the workflow and sample preparation steps, while shortening analysis turnaround, improving accuracy, and minimizing the loss of sample.

Faculty Supervisor:

Ali Dolatabadi;Javad Mostaghimi

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Partner:

Kimia Analytics Inc.

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

University of Toronto

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