Applied Elemental Analysis method development
- Duration: 1.50 hours for on-demand
- Experience level: Advanced
- 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: £97.50 + TAX per delegate
- Course discounts: RSC HEaTED CAMS Cambridge Network members receive a discount on this course
Your applied guide to developing methods for elemental analysis
Module 7 of the Complete Elemental Analysis and module 1 of The Elemental Analysis Clinic course.
This seventh module is designed for professionals, students and chemists, providing an in-depth exploration of elemental analysis method development, covering the entire analytical workflow from defining objectives and selecting techniques, through to optimisation, validation and quality assurance. You will learn how to systematically develop dependable, sensitive and robust analytical methods that are fit for purpose and capable of delivering high-quality data.
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 7 training, you will be able to develop a structured approach to designing, optimising, and validating elemental analysis methods, giving you:
- An overview of the elemental analysis method development process
- Understanding of how analytical objectives determine method design and instrument selection
- Insight into optimisation strategies for sampling, sample preparation, introduction, detection, and data acquisition
- Practical guidance on troubleshooting common analytical challenges
- A detailed understanding of method performance requirements, including accuracy, precision, linearity, and detection limits
- A valuable refresher for analysts looking to optimise existing methods or develop new analytical solutions
What would I learn?
This module focuses on the aspects of designing and developing effective elemental analysis methods, you will learn:
- How to define analytical objectives and determine the most appropriate analytical approach
- How to plan and structure a logical method development workflow
- The importance of sampling, storage, transportation, and sample preparation in method performance
- How to select and optimise sampling techniques for elemental analysis
- Learn to optimise sample introduction techniques including autosampler, nebuliser and spray chamber considerations
- How gas selection can influence atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS) performance
- The factors that can impact and affect atomic absorption, emission and ionisation
- The fundamentals of elemental analysis method performance
What knowledge will I gain?
By the end of the module, you will:
- Understand the complete process of developing an elemental analysis method from start to finish
- Be able to identify the most critical parameters affecting method performance
- Understand how to systematically optimise elemental analysis conditions
- Know how to maximise sensitivity while minimising analyte loss and contamination
- Understand how to work with the various types of samples analysed in elemental analysis
- Be able to assess method limitations and establish suitable operating ranges
- Understand calibration strategies and the determination of limits of detection, quantitation, and reporting
- Know how to evaluate method performance through measurements of accuracy, precision, repeatability and precision
- Gain insight into quality assurance, including blanks, spikes, internal standards, replicates, and system suitability
- Understand the principles of method validation and analytical accreditation requirements
Is this course for me?
This course is designed for anyone who would like to learn method development for 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 introduction 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.
