Applied ICP-OES
- 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 Cambridge Network members receive a discount on this course
Your in-depth guide to inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES) with applied training
Go beyond the basics of ICP-OES with this intermediate 1-day classroom-based elemental analysis course for those professionals, students and chemists who already have a basic understanding of ICP-OES but want to enhance their knowledge further. Go into the detail and depth of ICP-OES, exploring this spectroscopy technique and gain a real, working knowledge of ICP-OES from sample introduction through to data analysis.
This Applied ICP-OES training course will cover the theory and chemistry behind ICP-OES, plus it goes beyond how the instrumentation works to look at method parameters and their optimisation, discussing method development and sample preparation procedures, as well as common maintenance and troubleshooting problems that can occur when using this technique. Cement your knowledge by applying what you learn to real-life case studies involving ICP-OES and improve understanding with instrument parts to handle and see (virtual courses) such as an ICP torch, spray chamber and peristaltic pump.
Why should I join?
You will have a more in-depth understanding of ICP-OES as an elemental analysis technique. Understand its typical applications in everyday analytical laboratories and be confident in applying your newly learnt knowledge in your lab.
This applied ICP-OES course gives you:
- A strong understanding of the various ICP-OES techniques
- Clear explanations of ICP-OES instrumentation and components
- Understanding of the requirements to develop a method for ICP-OES
- The pros and cons for using ICP-OES as an analytical technique
- Confidence to interpret data and understand ICP-OES beyond the numbers
- A good stepping stone, taking your basic knowledge of ICP-OES to a useful depth
- A great refresher if you have not performed ICP-OES for a while
This is your opportunity to take your knowledge of ICP-OES to a greater level and understand the use of ICP-OES in modern analytical science and elemental analysis.
What would I learn?
- This intermediate course focuses on the theory, ICP-OES instrumentation, sample preparation, interferences, data analysis and method optimisation along with maintenance and troubleshooting. You will learn:
- The principles of inductively coupled plasma and optical emission spectroscopy
- The pros and cons of different nebuliser and spray chamber types
- Why techniques such as continuous ICP-OES maybe preferential over sequential ICP-OES
- Uses of wavelength tables to help avoid spectral interferences
- Functions and variations of radial and axial viewing in ICP-OES
- The reasons and uses of sample preparation techniques for ICP-OES
- An introduction to ICP-OES method development and how to optimise the instrument
- ICP-OES maintenance and troubleshooting
- Apply your knowledge to case-studies involving real-world use of ICP-OES across diverse industries including analysis of drinking water for trace metals and spectral line analysis in ICP-OES
What knowledge will I gain?
By the end of the course, you will:
- Understand the concepts of ICP-OES and it’s use in elemental analysis
- Have an insight into several types of ICP-OES instrumentation and be confident in discussing the various components from the autosampler to the detector
- Understand sample preparation methods, including fusion and microwave digestion for ICP-OES, and how matrix effects can impact analysis
- Comprehend the data produced by ICP-OES and what qualitative and quantitative information it can provide
- Learn common calibration strategies and how to establish a limit of detection (LOD)
- Be familiar with common interferences that occur in ICP-OES and how these can be managed
- Understand the routine maintenance needed for various ICP-OES components including the nebuliser, spray chamber and ICP torch
- Learn how to troubleshoot common problems in ICP-OES
Is this course for me?
This ICP-OES training course designed for anyone who would like an enhanced understanding of ICP-OES
- Laboratory analysts & technicians using ICP-OES methods for elemental analysis
- Laboratory or line managers overseeing ICP-OES instruments and analysis
- Data analysts and report writers who work with ICP-OES data
- Service engineers who want an in-depth view of ICP-OES as a technique
- Sales, commercial or marketing teams who work with ICP-OES components, instruments, or services in anyway and would like more in-depth knowledge
If ICP-OES links to your work in anyway, this applied course delivered by experts in the field will provide you with a solid and deeper understanding of ICP-OES as an analytical technique.
What's next?
Feedback from previous attendees
“The detailed, step-by-step approach to maintenance and troubleshooting is particularly valuable, as it provides clear practical guidance and makes it easier to diagnose issues systematically and implement effective corrective actions.” Metallurgist, 2025
“I really enjoyed this course, it felt relaxed but also informative. I like that it was virtual but still offered a broad range of knowledge and skills. I found, especially with the practical assessments, that the course had a collaborative learning structure rather than being ‘preached’ at like other courses can feel. The discussions and exercises meant I felt engaged with the materials as we were learning.” Lab Technician, 2025
“I found the course a really useful overview to cement my ICP-OES knowledge, it covered a range of topics well and had many opportunities for interaction to keep everybody engaged. I enjoyed the frequent exercises between each section to ensure that the information had been understood correctly. Diane was great at asking each attendee for specific about their work/instrumentation in order to explain how what she was describing could be used.” Materials & Analytical Scientist, 2025
