ICP and DCP emission spectrometry for trace element analysis in biomedical and environmental samples. A review

Abstract The capabilities of ICP (inductively coupled plasma and DCP (direct current plasma) emission spectrometry for the analysis of trace elements in biomedical (tissues, body fluids, etc.) and environmental samples (plants, soils, sludges, etc.) are discussed with the use of practical examples. In particular, possible matrix influences, physical interferences (overlapping), choice of instrumental parameters and other considerations are described.

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