The interferences were simulated by measuring analyte signals on solutions containing various concentrations of elements encountered in mineralized plant samples such as K, Ca, Mg, P, Na, Fe and Mn.
Signal suppression is observed for the ionic lines and signal enhancement occurred for atomic lines.
The particle vaporization led to lower plasma temperatures and decreased emission intensities. Use of a plant sample on the analytical signal of trace elements led to same conclusions. The matrix effects can be removed by using high generator power especially for the ionic spectra lines.