Practical Essentials of Elemental Analysis spectrometers and detectors for AAS and ICP-OES
- Duration: 2 hours for on-demand
- Experience level: Intermediate
- Delivery methods: Offsite training & consultancy | Online | Onsite training & consultancy | Tailored training |
- Type of course: Universal
- Applicable to manufacturer(s): Agilent | Thermo |
- CPD Approved: Not yet approved
- Scheduled course price: £130.00 + TAX per delegate
- Course discounts: RSC HEaTED CAMS Cambridge Network members receive a discount on this course
Your essential guide to spectrometers and detectors in atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS) and inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES)
Module 4 of the Complete Elemental Analysis and the Practical Essentials of Elemental Analysis course.
This fourth module takes an in-depth approach to AAS and ICP-OES instrumentation, exploring the various types of detectors and their inner workings for both systems, as well as learning about the radiation sources and grating types that each techniques used to produce analytical data. This module is designed for students, professionals and chemists who want to further their knowledge on spectrometers and detectors in both AAS and ICP-OES.
This module can be combined with any of the other nine modules in the Complete Elemental Analysis to tailor your training needs.
Why should I join?
On completion of this module 4 training, you will have a solid understanding of spectrometers and detectors used in AAS and ICP-OES, giving you:
- An overview of AAS and ICP-OES instrumentation
- Clear explanations of the different radiation sources used in AAS
- Understanding of the chemistry and processes behind atomic absorption and emission
- Overview of the types of ICP-OES instrumentation and how they differ
- A great addition to the other modules in our Complete elemental analysis
- A great refresher on detectors and spectrometers if you have not performed elemental analysis for a while
What would I learn?
This module focuses on explaining the workings of detectors and spectrometers when it comes to using AAS and ICP-OES, where you will learn:
- The components and functions of a hollow cathode lamp (HCL)
- What function the monochromator has in AAS
- How a photomultiplier tube (PMT) works and the chemistry behind it
- How emission intensity in ICP-OES is linked to analyte concentration
- The various types of gratings that can be found within an ICP-OES spectrometer
What knowledge will I gain?
By the end of the module, you will:
- Understand the types of lamps available in AAS including single and multi-element lamps
- How diffraction gratings are used and function in AAS
- Know the differences between sequential and simultaneous ICP-OES alongside the pros and cons
- Understand both axial and radial viewing methods in ICP-OES
- Comprehend various grating types used such as Echelle and Rowland circles
- Know how charge-coupled devices (CCD) are used in both instruments for analysis
- Be familiar with the similarities and differences between detection in both AAS and ICP-OES
Is this course for me?
This course is designed for anyone who would like to learn about detectors and spectrometers in elemental analysis.
- Laboratory analysts & technicians using elemental analysis
- Laboratory or line managers overseeing elemental analysis instruments
- Data analysts and report writers who work with elemental analysis
- Service engineers who want chemistry focused viewpoint to elemental analysis
- Sales, commercial or marketing teams who work with elemental analysis components instruments, or services in anyway and would like more in-depth knowledge
If elemental analysis touches your work in any way, this well-planned course delivered by experts in the field equips you to understand the science behind these techniques.
