Machine derived contents note: 1. An Overview. -- Features of ICP-OES. -- Inductively - Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry-the Name Describes the Technique. -- Distribution of ICP-OES. -- Related Techniques for Elemental Analysis. -- Terms. -- 2. Plasma. -- The Spectrometric Plasma. -- Excitation to Emit Electromagnetic Radiation (Light). -- Radio Frequency Generator. -- Sample Introduction System. -- 3. Optics and Detector of the Spectrometer. -- Basic Principles of Optics. -- Detectors. -- Types of Emission Spectrometer Mounts. -- 4. Method Development. -- Wavelength Selection. -- Preocessing and Correction Techniques. -- Non-spectral Interference. -- Optimization. -- Validation. -- 5. Routine Analysis. -- Preparation. -- Calibration. -- Quality Assurance. -- Software and Data Processing. -- 6. Trouble-shooting and Maintenance. -- 7. Applications. -- General Notes. -- Comments on Selected Elements. -- Selected Applications. -- 8. Procurement of Equipment and Preparation of the Laboratory. -- Which Atomic Spectrometric Technique is the most Suitable? -- WhichICPEmissionSpectrometer is the Most Suitable? -- Preparation of the Laboratory. -- References. -- Index
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