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Determination of heavy metals in groundwater samples — ICP-MS analysis and evaluation

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An analytical programme which permits the direct, simultaneous determination of Al, As, Cd, Cr, Cu, Mn, Ni, Pb and Zn in groundwater samples was developed for ICP-MS. Spectral mass interferences, attributable to great differences in groundwater matrices, precision and accuracy have been discussed. The evaluation of analytical results was demonstrated for selected sampling points of the groundwater observation network of Thuringia.

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  1. Agricultural Survey and Research Institute of Thuringia, Naumburger Strasse 98, D-07743, Jena, Germany

    Matthias Leiterer

  2. Thuringian Regional Environmental Agency, Prüssingstrasse 25, D-07745, Jena, Germany

    Uwe Münch

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Leiterer, M., Münch, U. Determination of heavy metals in groundwater samples — ICP-MS analysis and evaluation. Fresenius J Anal Chem 350, 204–209 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00322471

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