Table 2 Instrument Operating Parameters for DRC-ICP-MS analysis
From: Intake of Boron, Cadmium, and Molybdenum enhances rat thyroid cell transformation
RF power | 1250 W | |
|---|---|---|
Plasma argon | 15 L/min | |
Nebulizer flow | 1.0 L/min | |
Auxiliary flow | 1.3 L/min | |
Sample flow rate | 1 L/min | |
Nebulizer | Mainhart | |
Interface cones | Platinum | |
Scan mode | Peak hopping | |
Resolution | Normal | |
Sweeps/readings | 20 | |
Readings/replicates | 3 | |
Number of replicates | 5 | |
Sample time | 1 min 39 s | |
Sample read delay | 50 s | |
Autosampler wash delay | 45 s | |
Calibration mode | External calibration | |
Calibration standard | 0.1, 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 μg/L | |
Curve fit | Linear through zero | |
DRC parameters | DRC Vented (standard mode) | DCR Pressurized (enhanced mode) |
Cell q parameter | 0.25 | 0.65 |
Cell a parameter | 0 | 0 |
Cell gas | No gas | NH3 at 0.5 mL/min |