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Hands-on ICP-MS

The course examines each component of ICP-MS and ICP-MS/MS instrumentation, followed by a practical exercise in method development.

Date

18–19 May 2026

Subject areas

Analytical

Location

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

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What will you learn on this course? Spend the first day learning the theory of Inductively-Coupled Plasma Ìý- Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) and then using this knowledge to prepare and analyse a sample. The course will look in detail at each component of ICP-MS and ICP-MS/MS instrumentation, followed by a practical exercise in developing an ICP-MS method. This will lead into method optimisation and using this knowledge to analyse samples and change parameters to see the effects. The course will look at strategies for speciation analysis, and goes on to cover laser ablation and imaging techniques. This is followed by learning about data analysis and applying this understanding to analyse data and interpret the results. The maintenance required for each section of the instrument will be covered along with recognising the signs of when maintenance is needed, with practicals in performing maintenance. In the final part of the course, you will learn how to go about troubleshooting ICP-MS instrumentation, what problems can occur, and how the components are affected by problematic samples, with real problem solving on the instruments. Learning outcomes

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You will learn the theory behind the technique of Inductively-Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)

You will gain practical experience of strategies for observing potential isobaric interference

You will learn about sampling techniques for ICP-MS

You will learn about the function and operation of the individual ICP-MS components

You will learn about the function and operation of the individual ICP-MS/MS components

You will have experience of developing an ICP-MS/MS method

You will have experience of adjusting each of the ICP-MS parameters

You will have theoretical experience of optimising method parameters for speciation analysis

You will have theoretical experience of Laser Ablation-ICP-MS analysis

You will have theoretical experience of presentation of Mass Spectrometry Imaging (MSI) data

You will have experience of analysing ICP-MS data

You will recognise the areas of the instrument requiring maintenance

You will learn the signs of when maintenance is required

You will learn the strategies for ICP-MS instrument troubleshooting

You will have practical experience of performing maintenance on each ICP-MS components

You will have practical experience of ICP-MS instrument troubleshooting

Who is this course for? This course is suitable for all levels of knowledge; however for complete beginners it is advisable to attend theAbsolute Basics of ICP-OES and ICP-MSfirst to get a good basic overview of the technique."

Event details

The Open University

The Open University, Walton Hall, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA, United Kingdom

Maria Traherne

Anthias Consulting Ltd

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