Guides and Papers

Web Series

• Sample Preparation Guide
  This expanding series features dozens of elements. Each part includes detailed preparation and solution chemistry for samples containing the element of interest.
• Trace Analysis Guide
  An essential 17-part online guide for chemical analysts. Topics cover all phases of sample collection, preparation, measurement, and data analysis.
• ICP Operations Guide Download
  A 16-part online guide intended for anyone preparing samples and standards for measurement using ICP-OES or ICP-MS. Topics cover many day-to-day tasks required by all operators.

Technical Guides

• Internal Standards Quick Reference Guide - New
• Benefits of Proper ICP Instrument Calibration, Tuning and Performance Check Solutions
• USP 232 and ICH Q3D – Element Stability in ICP Standards
• General observations regarding USP 232
• Elemental Analysis of Zeolites
• Pure Chlorite Standard Developed
• Mercury Chemical Stability
• Silver Chemical Stability
• Part-Per-Billion Stability Study
• Understanding Error Budgets

• ISO Guide 34 White Paper
• Sample Introduction for ICP-MS and ICP-OES
• A New Method for Testing Wear & Additive Metals in Oils White Paper
• Hybrid Acqueous/Organic Solvent Standards for Testing Metals in Oils Application Note

Quality Management Guides

• Titration Tips & Tricks - New
• NIST Traceability
• ISO 17034, 17025, and 9001 Explained

Consumer Guides

• Elemental Insights- Lead - New
• Elemental Insights- Mercury - New
• Elemental Insights- Cadmium - New
• Elemental Insights- Arsenic - New
• Cyanide One Pager - New
• Recommended ICP Maintenance Schedule
• The Exceptional Quality of Primary Certified Reference Materials
• Development of the ELUENT4514
• Second Source
• Expiration Policy and TCT
• CRM Traceability: Not Just an Audit Requirement
• Flexible Expiration Dates?
• IV's Approach to TMI Data
• Expiration Facts About Your Standards
• Shelf Life vs. Expiration Date of a Chemical Standard
• Hazardous Material Shipping Regulations