Description
This course is designed for new users of the Agilent 7500 Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer (ICP-MS) who want to understand the aspects of routine operation, applications, and maintenance.

Outline
Day One

*Introduction
*Fundamentals of ICP-MS
*Applications of ICP-MS
*Interferences of ICP-MS
*Sample Handling for ICP-MS
*Software Familiarisation
*Instrument Tuning

Day Two

*Hardware Maintenance
*Sample Introduction Components
*Interface
*Ion Lenses
*Internal Standard
*Internal Standardization
*Creation of Semi-Quantitative Methods
*Semi-Quantitative Calibration
*Semi-Quantitative Analysis

Day Three

*Interference Equations
*Quantitative Calibration
*Creation of Quantitative Methods
*Simple Sequencing
*Quantitative Analysis
*Data Reporting
*Method of Standard Additions
*Off-Line Data Analysis

Day Four

*Sample Analysis Using Method of Standard Additions
*Custom Reports and Database
*Shield Torch and Cool Plasma
*Isotope Ratio Measurements
*ChemStation and Windows
*General Discussion


Notes
This course is suitable for a novice user of ICP/MS with a fundamental knowledge of trace metals analysis.

At least one month experience using the Agilent 7500 ICP-MS is recommended.

For more information about registering for this particular course please call the Customer Education Program Manager via Agilent Assist on 1800 802 402 and speak with Cate Sharp or email Cate your enquiry at cate.sharp@agilented.com