Evaluation of the grid-type nebuliser for the introduction of high dissolved salt and high solids content solutions into the inductively coupled plasma

Abstract

The Hildebrand grid nebuliser (Leeman Labs) was evaluated for inductively coupled plasma (ICP) use with high solids content solutions. The nebuliser provided good long- and short-term stability for introducing synthetic ocean water (2.7%m/V dissolved solids) and a 5% dissolved solids solution into the ICP. The nebuliser exhibited no clogging problems or memory effects and a linear dynamic range of at least 3–4 orders of magnitude was obtained.