[Application of argon-nitrogen mixed gas inductively coupled plasma in elements and isotopes analysis]
Sheng-Hua Liu1, Tao Chen, Zhen Li
1State Key Laboratory of Geological Processes and Mineral Resources, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China. 123-l.s.h@163.com
Abstract:
To improve the precision and accuracy of elements and isotopes analysis in traditional Ar-ICP, the addition of nitrogen in ICP has been widely used. The present review focused on the discussions of the basic physical and chemical properties of the Ar-N2 mixed gas inductively coupled plasma and the mechanisms of the special nature of Ar-N2 mixed gas plasma. The applications of Ar-N2 inductively coupled plasma in spectral analysis and mass spectrometry analysis in the past 40 years were summarized. The authors also give an overall outlook on the application of this technology.
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