Sample Preparation Guide
Considerations In the Preparation of Elemental Chemical Solutions
By Paul Gaines, Ph.D.
Edited and prepared for the Web by Brian Brolin
My previous guides, Reliable Measurements: A Guidebook for Trace Analysts and ICP Operations Guide, have dealt with the theory and basics of the common sample preparation techniques. This Guide is intended to provide specific and highly detailed information about certain elements in regards to sample preparation.
The information presented for each of the elements will include preparation and solution chemistry of samples containing the element. Preparation methods will be given for common chemical forms and for several sample types. Chemical incompatibilities and tendencies will also be addressed, as well as hydrolytic stability data and preferred matrices.
This guide will be extensive, including detailed preparation guides for more than 70 elements.
Topics that appear in gray will be added bimonthly over time. Check back periodically for updates.
Table of Contents
OVERVIEW and GROUP 1
1. Guide Overview
- Background
- Topics
- Resources
- References
2. Lithium, Sodium, Potassium, Rubidium and Cesium
- The Metals
- Minerals — Natural and Manufactured
- Water and Acid Soluble Material
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Organic Matrices;
> Wet Ash
> Sulfate Ash
- Hydrolytic Stability, Preferred Matrices and More
- Detailed Elemental Profiles
GROUP 2
3. Beryllium
- The Metal
- BeO
- Minerals
- Alloys
- Organic Matrices
- Hydrolytic Stability and Preferred Matrices
- Detailed Elemental Profile
4. Magnesium
- The Metal
- Mg Oxide, Hydroxide, Carbonate
- Minerals and Ores
- Alloys
- Organic Matrices
- Hydrolytic Stability and Preferred Matrices
- Detailed Elemental Profile
5. Calcium
- The Metal
- Ca Oxide, Hydroxide, Carbonate
- Minerals and Ores
- Alloys
- Organic Matrices
- Hydrolytic Stability and Preferred Matrices
- Detailed Elemental Profile
6. Strontium and Barium
- The Metals
- Oxides, Hydroxides, Carbonates
- Minerals and Ores
- Alloys
- Organic Matrices
- Hydrolytic Stability and Preferred Matrices
- Detailed Elemental Profiles
GROUP 3
7. Scandium
- The Metal
- Sc Oxide, Hydroxide, Carbonate
- Minerals and Ores
- Alloys
- Organic Matrices
- Hydrolytic Stability and Preferred Matrices
- Detailed Elemental Profile
8. Rare Earth Elements
- The Metals
- Oxides, Hydroxides, Carbonates
- Minerals
- Catalysts
- Organic Matrices
- Hydrolytic Stability and Preferred Matrices
- ICP Measurement
- Detailed Elemental Profiles
9. Thorium and Uranium
- The Metals
- Oxides, Hydroxides, and Salts
- Minerals
- Catalysts
- Organic Matrices
- Hydrolytic Stability and Preferred Matrices
- ICP Measurement
- Detailed Elemental Profiles
GROUP 4
10. Titanium · COMING SOON ·
11. Zirconium
12. Hafnium
GROUP 5
13. Vanadium
14. Niobium
15. Tantalum
GROUP 6
13. Chromium
14. Molybdenum
15. Tungsten
GROUP 7
16. Manganese
17. Rhenium
GROUP 8
18. Iron
19. Ruthenium
20. Osmium
GROUP 9
21. Cobalt
22. Rhodium
23. Iridium
GROUP 10
24. Nickel
25. Palladium
26. Platinum
GROUP 11
27. Copper
28. Silver
29. Gold
GROUP 12
30. Zinc
31. Cadmium
32. Mercury
GROUP 13
33. Boron
34. Alluminum
35. Gallium
36. Indium
37. Thallium
GROUP 14
38. Silicon
39. Germanium
40. Tin
41. Lead
GROUP 15
42. Phosphorus
43. Arsenic
44. Antimony
45. Bismuth
GROUP 16
46. Sulfur
47. Selenium
48. Tellurium
GROUP 17 and CONCLUSION
49. Fluorine
50. Chlorine
51. Bromine
52. Iodine
53. Putting it All Together
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An Inorganic Ventures Publication • May 2006 - November 2010 (projected completion date)
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