6. Optimization

Optimization of analyte signal and interferent rates (polyatomic and doubly-charged ions) is essentially linked to plasma operating parameters: generator power, quantity of aerosol introduced and introduction speed (nebulizing gas flow rate), turn-interface distance (figure 1 ), ion optics lens voltage settings, collision/reaction device parameter settings, etc. But this optimization also depends on the surface condition of the various parts making up the sample introduction system. But this optimization also depends on the surface condition of the various parts making up the sample introduction system. Given the small size of the sampling zone in the plasma, any change in the...