Applied ICP-MS
- Duration: 1 day for live courses 6.50 hours for on-demand
- Experience level: Intermediate
- Delivery methods: Face-to-face | Offsite training & consultancy | On-Demand | Online | Onsite training & consultancy | Tailored training |
- Type of course: Universal
- Applicable to manufacturer(s): Agilent | Thermo |
- CPD Approved: Not yet approved
- Scheduled course price: £485.00 + TAX per delegate
- Course discounts: RSC CAMS HEaTED members receive a discount on this course
What will you learn on this course?
In Inductively-Coupled Plasma – Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS), an inductively coupled plasma (argon gas ionised by an intense electromagnetic field) is used to create ions which are then separated on a charge-to-mass basis and quantified by a mass spectrometer, to as low as ppq detection limits. The intensity of the ion is proportional to the concentration of the sample. Compared to ICP-OES, it gives much lower detection limits.
This course engenders a holistic approach to ICP-MS from the initial choice of analytical set-up through to designing a robust methodology including sample preparation and sample introduction and finishing with calibration. Different applications of ICP-MS will be explored throughout the course. Classroom exercises will explore the knowledge learned through the course.
Learning outcomes
- You will learn the theory behind the technique of Inductively-Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)
- You will learn the pros and cons of each facet and the required troubleshooting and maintenance of each
- You will learn about the different ICP-MS components, how they are affected by problematical samples and what can be done to reduce plasma and isobaric interferences
- You will gain knowledge in how to optimise a method to build a robust methodology
Who is this course for?
This is an intermediate level course going into reasonable depth on how an ICP-MS instrument works, using, maintaining and troubleshooting it.
Course combinations
Need a refresher: Absolute Basics of ICP-OES and ICP-MS
Follow on from this course with: Applied ICP-OES > Hands-on ICP-MS > Comprehensive ICP-MS software (Agilent MassHunter for SQMS)
Feedback from previous attendees
“Excellent IPC-MS course! Clear explanations, and expert guidance make complex topics easy to understand. The best part for me was the most theoretical description of the equipment.” QC Support Technician, 2025
“The exercises made the course interactive and put us under the conditions we need to experience in solving/troubleshooting with method development. One of the better courses I have attended, interactive element worked well, highly informative.” Senior Technician, 2025
“As a brand person to this topic the course was great and gave me a good insight to the ICP-MS both in relation to the equipment we have and the subject as a whole.” Joint Group Leader, 2025
“[I enjoyed] The thorough knowledge the course instructor.” January 2022.
