Practical guide to ICP MS and other atomic spectroscopy techniques : a tutorial for beginners Written by one of the very first practitioners of ICP MS a Practical Guide to ICP MS and Other AS Techniques: A Tutorial for Beginners presents ICP MS in a completely novel and refreshing way. By comparing it with other complimentary atomic spectroscopy (AS) techniques it gives the trace element analysis user community a glimpse into why the technique was first developed and how the application landscape has defined its use today 40 years after it was first commercialized in 1983. Whats new in the 4th edition... Updated chapters on the fundamental principles and applications of ICP MS New chapters on complementary AS techniques including AA AF ICP OES MIP AES XRF XRD LIBS LALI TOFMS Strategies for reducing errors and contamination with plasma spectrochemical techniques Comparison of collision and reaction cells including triple multi quad systems Novel approaches to sample digestion Alternative sample introduction accessories Comprehensive glossary of terms used in AS New vendor contact information The book is not only suited for novices and beginners but also for more experienced analytical scientists who want to know more about recent ICP MS developments and where the technique might be heading in the future. Furthermore it offers much needed guidance on how best to evaluate commercial AS instrumentation and what might be the best technique based on your labs specific application demands