How We Use ICP-OES Results Of Unknown Accuracy And Precision

Strong work! Keep in mind that ICP-OES lacks the sensitivity needed to accurately detect Ultra Trace elements. So that will skew the results for elements like Fe, Mn, Co, Cr, Cu, & Se. Also, OES struggles with elements like V, Zn, & Ni once they start getting under 3 ug/L. Most companies will never tell you that though. Only if they’re honest.

Very interesting to read about the different ICP results, some good research here, thanks.

Awesome work guys. It looks like there is room for improvement for the ICP vendors.