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Laser-ablation vs. bulk tissue ICP-MS for conifer tissue elemental analysis

Jasmine M Williams1, Sean C Thomas2

  • 1Institute of Forestry and Conservation, University of Toronto, 33 Willcocks St, Toronto, M5S 3B3, Canada; Department of Civil, Geological, and Mining Engineering, École Polytechnique de Montreal, 2500 chemin de la Polytechnique, Montreal, H3T 1J4, Canada.

Chemosphere
|February 15, 2025
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Summary

Laser ablation inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (LA ICP-MS) offers accurate, non-destructive elemental analysis of intact plant tissues. This method is ideal for small samples and volatile elements, outperforming conventional techniques.

Keywords:
Elemental analysisJack pineLA ICP-MSLaser ablationPhytoaccumulationTrace elementsTree tissue

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