The class covers the basic principles used to make the ICP-OES and ICP-MS
instrument measurements as
well as practical considerations to obtain reliable trace element measurements.
Students obtain hands-on experience using the instruments. The classes serve as a basis
for students to learn how to effectively use the instruments on their own. The combination
of basic principles and practical experience allows students to begin to critically
evaluate results obtained using the instruments (operated by themselves or others).
will be taught as a short course at times depending on demand.
Contact John Olesik for further information or to express interest in taking
the short course.
Instructor: Dr. John Olesik (phone: 292-6954, FAX: 292-7688; E-mail: olesik.2@osu.edu);
This course will cover the fundamental concepts and practical use of inductively
coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry and inductively
coupled plasma mass spectrometry for elemental chemical analysis.
Students who want to learn how to use inductively coupled plasma optical emission
spectroscopy (ICP-OES) or inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) for
elemental chemical analysis are encouraged to sign up for the above individual studies
course.
The basic concepts and practical application of inductively coupled plasma emission and
mass spectrometry for chemical analysis (elemental composition) will be discussed and then
explored in hands-on laboratories.
Topics to be covered include: sample and standard preparation, instrument calibration,
detection (using optical emission spectroscopy and mass spectrometry) and assessment of
analytical results. Instrumental parameters and sample dependent factors that affect
analytical performance (accuracy, precision, detection limits) along with potential
sources of error, methods to minimize analysis errors (diagnostics and quality control)
will be investigated. Instrument hardware and the processes to convert a sample into
analytical signals will be briefly discussed.
The course will be geared toward providing an introduction necessary for students to use
inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry and inductively coupled plasma
mass spectrometry or to evaluate results from elemental analysis instruments.
Short Course Laboratory: Students will use state of the art ICP-OES and ICP-MS instruments in the laboratory. The laboratory will be three hours each day of the course. Times to be announced. (location: 028 & 031 Mendenhall Laboratory)
Literature: Notes or note templates will be available. Suggested references
(including books and research articles) will be available on reserve in the library.
The Short Course will have class/discussion meetings M-F, 9 AM -12 noon and 3 hour laboratory sessions either in the afternoon or evening.
If you are interested in attending the short course contact John
Olesik.
(phone: 292-6954, FAX: 292-7688; E-mail:
olesik.2@osu.edu);
Individual instruction on use of the Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometer or
Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometers can also be arranged.