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Simultaneous multi-element analysis of trace elements in soil samples by means of high-resolution inductively coupled plasma sector field mass spectrometry (SF-ICP-MS)

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The potential of SF-ICP-MS for trace element analysis in complex environmental matrices such as soil solutions was investigated. Spectral interferences found in mass spectra of soil matrices are presented in detail. Furthermore, the influences of single components of the soil matrix on the signal intensity of selected elements were studied. Detection limits of different elements are presented with respect to the composition of the matrix. A fast and accurate method for quasi-simultaneous determination of Al, Si, P, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Ni, Co, Cu, Zn, As, Se, Sr, Mo, Cd, Sn, Hg and Pb in aqueous soil extracts was established.

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  1. Institute of Chemistry, University of Agricultural Sciences – BOKU Vienna, Muthgasse 18, 1190 Vienna, Austria, , , , , , AT

    C. Latkoczy, Thomas Prohaska & Gerhard Stingeder

  2. Institute of Soil Science, University of Agricultural Sciences – BOKU Vienna, Gregor-Mendel-Strasse 33, 1180 Vienna, Austria, , , , , , AT

    Walter W. Wenzel

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  1. C. Latkoczy
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Received: 3 January 2000 / Revised: 28 March 2000 / Accepted: 31 March 2000

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Latkoczy, C., Prohaska, T., Stingeder, G. et al. Simultaneous multi-element analysis of trace elements in soil samples by means of high-resolution inductively coupled plasma sector field mass spectrometry (SF-ICP-MS). Fresenius J Anal Chem 368, 256–262 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1007/s002160000432

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