Comprehensive ICP-MS/MS (Agilent QQQMS with MassHunter)
- Duration: 4 days for live courses
- Experience level: Intermediate
- Delivery methods: Blended learning | Face-to-face | Offsite training & consultancy | Onsite training & consultancy | Tailored training |
- Type of course: Manufacturer specific
- Applicable to manufacturer(s): Agilent |
- CPD Approved: Not yet approved
- Scheduled course price: £1,990.00 + TAX per delegate
- Course discounts: RSC HEaTED CAMS Cambridge Network members receive a discount on this course
Your comprehensive guide to inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS/MS) using an Agilent tandem quadrupole mass spectrometer (QQQMS) with MassHunter software
Learn all about the hardware and software used in tandem inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS/MS) focusing on the Agilent ICP-MS/MS using MassHunter software with this intermediate 4-day comprehensive, elemental analysis training course.
The first half introduces the fundamental theory of triple quadrupole (QQQ) ICP-MS/MS, alongside operating and looking after your instrument. The second half focuses on Agilent MassHunter software for instrument control, data acquisition and data analysis.
This course combines classroom-based presentations with laboratory-based hardware and software exercises using Agilent instrumentation, to provide the most comprehensive level of ICP-MS/MS training. Enhance your understanding further with instrument parts to handle and see (virtual) including an ICP torch, peristaltic pump and MS quadrupole.
This Comprehensive ICP-MS/MS course is ideal for professionals, students, analysts and technicians responsible for the operation of Agilent ICP-MS/MS with MassHunter software.
Why should I join?
On completion, you will have the full picture and in-depth knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of an Agilent ICP-MS/MS from the hardware components through to MassHunter software with the confidence to apply this information as soon as you return to your lab.
This Comprehensive ICP-MS/MS course gives you:
- Strong theoretical and practical skills on both Agilent ICP-MS/MS hardware and MassHunter software
- Clear explanations of the Agilent ICP-MS/MS instrumentation and logical workflows for the MassHunter software
- A range of lab-based exercises from setting up the hardware through to maintenance of components and troubleshooting of common ICP-MS/MS issues
- A clear work through of the MassHunter software from setting-up and preparation to quantitative data analysis and how to perform a sample measurement
- Software exercises, creating calibration curves, producing performance reports and performing quantitative data analysis
What would I learn?
This user-friendly, Comprehensive ICP-MS/MS course goes beyond how to push the buttons, covering all aspects of ICP hyphenated with tandem quadrupole mass spectrometry from a chemistry perspective with matching exercises to put the knowledge learnt into practice. You will learn:
- Principles behind ICP-MS/MS and how the two techniques hyphenate together
- Operational components of the ICP-MS/MS from autosamplers through to the inner workings of the tandem quadrupole MS
- The pros and cons of the various types of spray chambers and nebulisers available for ICP-MS/MS
- Overview of key operational modes of ICP-MS/MS including on mass-mode, mass shift mode, single quadrupole (no-gas mode) and kinetic energy discrimination (KED)
- Experience in checking the ICP-MS/MS hardware, observing tuning reports and how ICP-MS/MS is used to manage interferences
- Useful understanding of ICP-MS/MS maintenance, including nebuliser and spray chamber cleaning, as well as sampler and skimmer cone care
- Operation of MassHunter software, from installation through to data handling and analysis
- How to create and edit the parameters of methods, batches and sequences using MassHunter software and use the tools available to maximise efficiency and effectiveness
What knowledge will I gain?
- Develop a fundamental understanding of ICP-MS/MS from core principles and theory through to data analysis, with emphasis on operational practice and underlying chemistry
- Become familiar with the Agilent ICP-MS/MS and MassHunter software
- Gain practical experience of performing maintenance on ICP-MS/MS components such as the sampler and skimmer cones, torch and nebuliser
- Determine how to troubleshoot the instrument and software
- Understand how to create a method and alter ICP-MS/MS parameters
- Practice how to undertake quantitative data analysis, including calibration setup and sample analysis
- Comprehend the full Agilent ICP-MS/MS system from sample preparation through to reporting
- Understand the benefits of using ICP-MS/MS as an analytical tool and how it improves detection limits and sensitivity
Is this course for me?
This training is designed for anyone who needs a solid theoretical and practical approach to learning Agilent ICP-MS/MS with MassHunter from an operational and chemistry angle.
- For those with basic knowledge of ICP-MS or ICP-MS/MS, looking to enhance their knowledge and laboratory skills on an Agilent system
- Analysts & technicians requiring training or a clear and structured refresher on Agilent ICP-MS or ICP-MS/MS instrumentation
- Laboratory or line managers overseeing Agilent ICP-MS or ICP-MS/MS instruments
- Data analysts and report writers who interpret results but don’t use the instruments and would like more knowledge and some experience of ICP-MS or ICP-MS/MS alongside how to use the software
- Service and consultant engineers who need both theoretical and lab-based training or a refresher
- Sales, marketing or commercial teams working with ICP-MS or ICP-MS/MS systems, consumables, data or laboratory services and would like more in-depth knowledge
