3. Elemental analysis
This aspect of mass spectrometry mostly concerns techniques used for inorganic samples. The synthesis, investigation and improvement of new materials (metals, glasses, ceramics, composites...) are of continuing interest in widely varying fields. Often the addition of trace elements can modify their properties in substantial ways.
Mass spectrometry is certainly the most effective tool for the analysis of the elemental composition of these materials and the distribution of different elements on the surface as well as in the bulk of the material.
The difficulties inherent to the majority of these analyses are twofold:
the quantitative analysis generally requires both exceptional care as a result of the great difference in response...
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