<p><strong>Our Library never stops expanding. What are the most recent contributions to LabRulezICPMS Library in the week of 18th May 2026? Check out new documents from the field of spectroscopy/spectrometry and related techniques!</strong></p><blockquote><p><span style="font-size:20px;">👉 </span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library"><span style="font-size:20px;"><strong>SEARCH THE LARGEST REPOSITORY OF DOCUMENTS ABOUT SPECTROSCOPY/SPECTROMETRY RELATED TECHNIQUES</strong></span></a></p></blockquote><blockquote><p><strong>👉 Need info about different analytical techniques?</strong> Peek into <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/library"><strong>LabRulezLCMS</strong></a> or <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/library"><strong>LabRulezGCMS</strong></a> libraries.</p></blockquote><p>This week we bring you brochure by<strong> MILESTONE </strong>and<strong> </strong>application notes by<strong> Shimadzu </strong>and <strong>Thermo Fisher Scientific!</strong></p><h3><strong>1. MILESTONE: </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library?search=ETHOS+LEAN+"><strong>ETHOS™ LEAN</strong></a><strong> Compact Microwave Labstation</strong></h3><ul><li>Brochure</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Brochure_ETHOS_LEAN_1_c80f4403a4.pdf"><strong>Full PDF for download</strong></a></li></ul><p>Sample preparation is the foundation of many analytical workflows, and often the most critical step. In elemental analysis, proper digestion ensures accurate and reproducible results with AAS, ICP, and ICP-MS by enabling complete recovery of target elements, minimizing interferences, and reducing blanks. With over 35 years of innovation and more than 30,000 microwave systems installed worldwide, Milestone is a global leader in microwave sample preparation. The ETHOS LEAN, now in its 2nd series, represents this expertise: a compact, affordable labstation delivering full digestion capabilities without compromise. Beyond digestion, ETHOS LEAN supports solvent extraction for chromatography, solvent-free extraction of natural products, and even microwave synthesis workflows, offering unmatched versatility in its class. Selecting the right system is more than a purchase decision: it’s choosing a partner. With Milestone, you gain not only proven technology but also the knowledge and support to ensure long-term success.</p><h4><strong>BUILT FOR MORE THAN DIGESTION</strong></h4><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library?search=ETHOS+LEAN+"><strong>ETHOS LEAN</strong></a> goes beyond digestion. As a compact Microwave Labstation, it supports a suite of accessories that expand its capabilities into multiple workflows. Microwave technology provides a faster, cleaner, and more efficient alternative to conventional sample preparation techniques, reducing processing time, simplifying operations, and minimizing reagent consumption.&nbsp;</p><h5><strong>Solvent extraction</strong></h5><p>Closed-vessel microwave technology streamlines extraction for chromatographic analysis, dramatically reducing solvent use and cutting analysis times. Ideal for organic pollutant extraction from environmental samples or fat determination in food and feed.</p><h5><strong>Solvent-free extraction</strong></h5><p>Patented Milestone technology enables fast and efficient essential oil extraction in just minutes, preserving aroma and natural composition while minimizing degradation. Selective heating promotes a quicker, more efficient release from plant cells.</p><h5><strong>Microwave synthesis</strong></h5><p>Microwave synthesis is a safer and faster alternative to heating mantles or complex reactors, enabling rapid optimization of conditions. Its speed supports research projects and allows practical teaching sessions within standard class times.</p><h5><strong>High-temperature processes</strong></h5><p>With the ultraFAST accessory, ETHOS LEAN reaches 1200 °C in just minutes, transforming into a microwave furnace for demanding high-temperature applications such as inorganic synthesis, fusion, or fire assay.</p><h3><strong>2. Shimadzu: Discriminating between Microsamples of Similar Resins with a Combination of FTIR and Thermal Analysis Instruments</strong></h3><ul><li>Application note</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/an_01_01114_en_a9291de45e.pdf"><strong>Full PDF for download</strong></a></li></ul><h4><strong>User Benefits</strong></h4><ul><li>Using the ATR method with FTIR spectroscopy enables simple and rapid qualitative analysis of polymers.</li><li>DSC analysis may be able to reveal differences in polymer thermal histories that cannot be confirmed by FTIR alone.</li><li>TG-DTA can be used to confirm the content level of inorganic additives in polymers</li></ul><p>A wide range of polymer resins is used in modern society for diverse applications, resulting in increasing demand for qualitative analysis of resin microsamples, such as identifying resin contaminants in products or qualitatively evaluating microplastics for environmental impact assessments. FTIR spectrophotometers are commonly used for qualitative analysis of polymers. In particular, the ATR (attenuated total reflectance) method is widely used because measurements can be performed simply and quickly by clamping a sample against a prism to ensure close contact.&nbsp;</p><p>While the ATR method makes it relatively easy to discriminate between different types of polymers, clear differences may not appear when analyzing similar polymers—for example, when there are only slight differences in the type or content of additives or the thermal histories during manufacturing. In such cases, differences may be confirmed by using thermal analysis instruments, such as a DSC or TG-DTA system.&nbsp;</p><p>This article describes an example in which three instruments— an <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=1&amp;search=IRSpirit-TX"><strong>IRSpirit-TX</strong></a> FTIR spectrophotometer, a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=1&amp;search=DSC-60+Plus"><strong>DSC-60 Plus</strong></a> differential scanning calorimeter, and a DTG-60 simultaneous DTA-TG unit (Fig. 1)—were used to confirm differences among six microsamples of polypropylene (PP) resin.</p><h4><strong>Conclusion</strong></h4><p>Details of the six types of PP resin identified from the above measurement results are shown in Table 4. The results indicate that by using an FTIR spectrophotometer in combination with thermal analysis equipment, such as DSC and TG-DTA systems, it is possible to distinguish between minute amounts of the same type of resin with various different properties.</p><h3><strong>3. Thermo Fisher Scientific: XPS depth profiling of advanced solar cells with femtosecond laser ablation</strong></h3><ul><li>Application note</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/xps_depth_profiling_advanced_solar_cells_appnote_7bda4471a5.pdf"><strong>Full PDF for download</strong></a></li></ul><p>Perovskites are an emerging class of materials in the solar cell industry, exhibiting a number of promising properties, such as improved efficiency and weight, compared to traditional silicon-based devices. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) is an established tool in solar cell research due to its ability to provide extremely surface-sensitive information about elemental composition along with chemical and electronic states.¹ XPS is ultimately a surface analysis technique, however, and in order to assess the full composition of complex, multi-layered structures such as solar cells, a technique known as depth profiling is necessary, which performs multiple rounds of successive material removal and analysis.&nbsp;</p><p>This application note explores a recent study by Chandler et al. that focuses on solar cells designed for aerospace applications,² where accurate determination of the “true” starting composition of the stacks is essential for tests that simulate space conditions, such as radiation exposure. Without a reliable baseline, it becomes impossible to distinguish between changes induced by the experimental conditions and artifacts introduced during analysis. Conventional ion beam sputtering methods used for depth profiling are known to distort chemical information for perovskites; femtosecond laser ablation (fs-LA) is presented as a novel, alternative method that helps to preserve vital chemical information.</p><h4><strong>Experimental</strong></h4><p>A halide-perovskite-based solar cell was fabricated on an ITO/SnO₂ substrate using a spin coating method; the structure of the layers is shown in Figure 1.</p><p>Analysis was performed with the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/products/2206"><strong>Thermo Scientific™ Hypulse™ Surface Analysis System</strong></a>, which is equipped with both traditional ion-beam sputtering and femtosecond-laser ablation capabilities. XPS data was collected in SnapShot acquisition mode using an X-ray spot size of 30-200 µm, depending on the method of depth profiling.&nbsp;</p><p>A MAGCIS ion gun was employed for the sputter depth profiles, generating either a 500 eV monatomic Ar⁺ beam or 8 keV Ar₁₅₀⁺ clusters. The fs-LA depth profiles were generated using a 1,030 nm wavelength laser operating at a 160 fs pulse length. The pulse energy was increased from 42 µJ to 167 µJ when transitioning from the perovskite layer into the substrate structure. A flood gun was employed for charge neutralization during profiling.</p><h4><strong>Summary&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>This study confirms the challenges associated with traditional ion sputtering (both monatomic and cluster) for the depth profiling of perovskite-based solar cells. These methods cause preferential sputtering, particularly of lighter elements like carbon, nitrogen, and iodine, which distorts elemental ratios in the profiles and results in artificial signals, such as the formation of metallic lead (Pb⁰). Depth profiling with femtosecond laser ablation represents a novel and robust alternative that preserves the original chemical composition and oxidation states throughout the perovskite layer. By avoiding preferential removal effects, accurate compositional information is maintained during the profile, and erroneous peak signals associated with chemical reduction are eliminated. These factors are vital in establishing a chemically undisturbed baseline before performing tests that simulate environmental effects on the solar cells.&nbsp;</p><p>With fs-LA depth profiling, any induced changes can be confidently delineated from analytical artifacts, and researchers can better understand and mitigate environmental effects on solar-cell performance, eventually leading to improved solar technologies for aerospace applications.</p>

News from LabRulezICPMS Library - Week 21, 2026

Low-Dimensional Zeotypes Templated by Stacked Cyclic Benzimidazolium Revealed by Electron Crystallography

<p><strong>In the week from May 25, the following webinars await you in the field of atomic and molecular spectroscopy and spectrometry</strong></p><blockquote><h4><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/webinars"><strong>👉 DETAILS AND REGISTRATION IN THE WEBINARS SECTION</strong></a></h4><p><strong>👉 Search and filter in the largest global database</strong> with over <strong>5 500 GC, LC, MS and spectroscopy webinars</strong>.</p></blockquote><h5><strong>1. SelectScience: Revealing hidden LNP subpopulations with high-resolution chromatographic techniques</strong></h5><ul><li>Tu, 26.5.2026 17:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/webinar/6189">Registration</a></li></ul><p>As lipid nanoparticle (LNP)-based therapeutics diversify and regulatory expectations for complex nucleic acid products mature, analytical strategies must evolve.</p><h5><strong>2. Mettler-Toledo: Continuous Flow Process Optimization and Control</strong></h5><ul><li>We, 27.5.2026 15:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/webinar/4651">Registration</a></li></ul><p>Novel developments in continuous flow reactor technologies, advantages over batch processes, and PAT for rapid analysis, optimization, and scale-up.</p><h5><strong>3. AZoM: Real-Time Raman Gas Analysis for Today’s Power Generation: Natural Gas, Hydrogen Blending, and Fusion</strong></h5><ul><li>We, 27.5.2026 16:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/webinar/6206">Registration</a></li></ul><p>Discover how real-time Raman gas analysis supports modern power generation by enabling fast, inline monitoring of natural gas, hydrogen blends, and fusion-related gas streams.</p><h5><strong>4. Milestone: Total fat, FAMEs, and amino acids: modern sample prep workflows for nutritional analysis</strong></h5><ul><li>We, 27.5.2026 16:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/webinar/6159">Registration</a></li></ul><p>Discover modern microwave-based workflows for total fat, FAMEs, and amino acid analysis, enabling faster, safer, and more reproducible nutritional testing.</p><h5><strong>5. AZoM: Analysis Masterclass for Polymer-Based Advanced Materials</strong></h5><ul><li>Th, 28.5.2026 15:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/webinar/6194">Registration</a></li></ul><p>In this webinar, you will learn about the analytical techniques and best practices for testing polymer-based advanced materials, from early R&amp;D through to production quality control.</p><h5><strong>6. Mettler-Toledo: Thermal Analysis in the Food Industry</strong></h5><ul><li>Th, 28.5.2026 16:00 CET</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/webinar/5774">Registration</a></li></ul><p>Discover how thermal analysis techniques like DSC, TGA, TMA, and DMA are used to characterize food products and packaging across processing, storage, and quality control.</p><h5><strong>7. Unchained Labs: Break the protein formulation code with Aunty</strong></h5><ul><li>Th, 28.5.2026 17:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/webinar/6218">Registration</a></li></ul><p>Speed up protein formulation studies with Aunty. Join this webinar to learn how high-throughput DSF, SLS, and DLS can optimize workflow and improve efficiency.</p><h5><strong>8. SPECTRO Analytical Instruments: Reliable EN 71-3 Toy Safety Testing Using the SPECTROGREEN MS</strong></h5><ul><li>Th, 28.5.2026 17:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/webinar/6211">Registration</a></li></ul><p>Discover how ICP-MS analysis with the SPECTROGREEN MS enables reliable EN 71-3 compliant toy safety testing for trace-level elemental impurities in plastics, rubbers, and inks.</p><h5><strong>9. Agilent Technologies: Elemental Analysis in Jet Fuel with ICP-MS and ICP-QQQ</strong></h5><ul><li>Th, 28.5.2026 19:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/webinar/6064">Registration</a></li></ul><p>This presentation will showcase direct injection of jet fuel in ICP-MS without any sample preparations for elemental analysis, with detection limits in parts-per-billion levels.</p>

Webinars LabRulezICPMS Week 22/2026

<p><strong>Our Library never stops expanding. What are the most recent contributions to LabRulezICPMS Library in the week of 25th May 2026? Check out new documents from the field of spectroscopy/spectrometry and related techniques!</strong></p><blockquote><p><span style="font-size:20px;">👉 </span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library"><span style="font-size:20px;"><strong>SEARCH THE LARGEST REPOSITORY OF DOCUMENTS ABOUT SPECTROSCOPY/SPECTROMETRY RELATED TECHNIQUES</strong></span></a></p></blockquote><blockquote><p><strong>👉 Need info about different analytical techniques?</strong> Peek into <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/library"><strong>LabRulezLCMS</strong></a> or <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/library"><strong>LabRulezGCMS</strong></a> libraries.</p></blockquote><p>This week we bring you application notes by <strong>Agilent Technologies</strong>, <strong>Shimadzu &nbsp;</strong>and <strong>Thermo Fisher Scientific!</strong></p><h3><strong>1. Agilent Technologies: Analysis of Soil and Sediments by ICP-MS with Advanced Sample Introduction Tools</strong></h3><p><strong>Simplified sample preparation enabled by the Agilent Mira Mist Nebulizer and an In-Line Particle Filter</strong></p><ul><li>Application note</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/an_enviro_soil_sample_prep_9500_icp_qqq_5994_9126en_agilent_8299f007e9.pdf"><strong>Full PDF for download</strong></a></li></ul><p>ICP-MS is widely employed for monitoring inorganic elements in soil and sediments, with established methods such as US EPA 6020B providing a validated framework for the accurate, multi‑element analysis of environmental samples.<sup>1</sup> In a separate study, we demonstrated the outstanding performance capabilities of the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=10&amp;search=9500"><strong>Agilent 9500 Triple Quadrupole ICP-MS</strong></a> (ICP-QQQ) in compliance with EPA 6020B requirements.<sup>2</sup> The instrument, which includes the Ultra High Matrix Introduction (UHMI) system for enhanced plasma stability and robustness, employed Advanced Helium Mode (AHM) and Air cell mode to achieve lower limits of detection (LODs) compared to conventional cell gas approaches.<sup>3,4</sup></p><p>The two collision/reaction cell (CRC) modes of operation were enabled by the Agilent Dual-Cell System (DCS) —a unique CRC that provides the following performance advantages when operated in AHM and Air cell mode: – AHM – This innovative He-based gas collision-cell mode significantly enhances sensitivity for low-mass analytes while providing robust interference removal across the entire mass range. – This single gas mode eliminates the need for multiple modes, replacing no gas, conventional He, and high energy (HE) He mode. – Air cell mode – Using oxygen (O2 ) from air and an integrated air filter for the 9500 ICP-QQQ, Air cell mode leverages reactions between O2 and analytes to improve detection limits (DLs) for oxygen-reactive species. – Air cell mode effectively eliminates interferences, including M++ that are challenging to resolve using He-based gas methods.5 – With an unlimited supply of O2 in air, Air cell mode eliminates the need for O2 gas cylinders, reducing operating costs and simplifying workflows.</p><p>Of all the ICP-MS nebulizers, the Agilent Mira Mist nebulizer offers the best resistance to concentrated acids and organic solvents. Its parallel path design ensures good tolerance to high levels of particulates and total dissolved solids (TDS), providing excellent resistance to clogging. In this study, the 9500 ICP-QQQ equipped with an in-line particle filter and Mira Mist nebulizer was used to determine trace and major elements in five environmental certified reference materials (CRMs) and a real sediment sample. The performance of the method was evaluated according to criteria set out in EPA Method 6020B.</p><h4><strong>Experimental&nbsp;</strong></h4><h5><strong>Instrumentation&nbsp;</strong></h5><p>All measurements were performed using an <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=10&amp;search=9500"><strong>Agilent 9500 ICP-QQQ</strong></a> that includes the following standard components: nickel (Ni) interface cones and newly designed DCS cell. The design features and functionality of the 9500 and DCS are explained elsewhere.3,4 The 9500 was also equipped with the optional Agilent Advanced Valve System (AVS&nbsp;MS) discrete sampling system for improved productivity. The AVS&nbsp;MS system’s high-speed piston pump works seamlessly with the Agilent SPS 4 and SPS&nbsp;6 autosamplers for sample delivery, ensuring the high sample throughput necessary to meet the operational needs of most environmental testing laboratories.</p><p>To optimize signal stability with the Mira Mist nebulizer, the nebulizer pump speed was adjusted and a makeup gas was introduced (Table 1). In the 9500 ICP-QQQ, both the makeup gas and dilution gas can be added, enabling finer control of the plasma gas flow rates to optimize signal %RSD within the target sensitivity zone. The lens parameters were set automatically using the Autotune function in the software. The in-line filter’s internal volume is sufficiently small that its presence does not influence AVS MS sample introduction timing or method parameters. As a result, the same settings were used with and without the filter installed (Table 2).</p><h4><strong>Conclusion&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>In this study, sediment samples were analyzed in accordance with EPA Method 6020B using the Agilent 9500 ICP‑QQQ with UHMI and the optional AVS MS. The system was equipped with advanced sample introduction components, including the Mira Mist nebulizer and an in‑line particle filter.&nbsp;</p><p>The combination of the Mira Mist nebulizer and in-line filter enabled the analysis of sediment digests without a dedicated filtration step, reducing sample preparation time and consumable costs. At the same time, the configuration minimized the risk of sample introduction blockages, supporting robust and reliable long-term ICP-QQQ operation for complex environmental matrices.</p><p>Overall, the 9500 ICP-QQQ with the Mira Mist nebulizer and the in-line particle filter achieved excellent analytical data:&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Low detection limits in the low ng/L (ppt) range for most analytes&nbsp;</li><li>The same or similar washout efficiency of sticky elements as a standard sample introduction configuration&nbsp;</li><li>The same sample introduction timing, regardless of whether the filter was installed or not&nbsp;</li><li>Method robustness and reproducibility over more than eight hours of continuous measurements, as demonstrated by the recoveries of ISTDs and CCVs within the limits specified in EPA Method 6020B&nbsp;</li><li>Recoveries of all certified elements in the five environmental CRMs, matrix spike sample, and spiked real sediment sample within ±10%, confirming the effective control of interferences using AHM and Air cell mode&nbsp;</li></ul><p>The study has highlighted how the 9500 ICP-QQQ with the Mira Mist nebulizer and in‑line particle filter enhances sample preparation efficiency and analytical performance for the analysis of complex sediment digests.</p><h3><strong>2. Shimadzu: Analysis of Inorganic Elements in Urine Using EDXRF</strong></h3><ul><li>Application note</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/an_01_01007_en_c3bd71bbb3.pdf"><strong>Full PDF for download</strong></a></li></ul><h4><strong>User Benefits</strong></h4><ul><li>Inorganic elements in urine can be quantified at the ppm level without any complicated sample pretreatment.</li><li>Qual-quantitative analysis is possible using the FP (Fundamental Parameter) method, which does not require standards.</li><li>Qual-quantitative results are obtained within 10 minutes per sample.</li></ul><p>Inorganic element poisoning, including heavy metals, is caused by accidents or criminal incidents, and the causative elements are diverse. Although some of these elements are highly toxic, there are cases in which it is difficult to distinguish them at an early stage because they lack specific symptoms of poisoning. Therefore, analytical methods for rapid screening of these elements are required in forensic research.&nbsp;</p><p>Inorganic elements are generally analyzed by ICP-AES or ICP-MS. Although these techniques allow trace-level quantitation, they require chemical pretreatment such as dilution and deproteinization, and the samples are limited to liquid specimens. In contrast, energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometer (EDXRF - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=1&amp;search=EDX-7200"><strong>EDX-7200</strong></a>) offers sufficient sensitivity in the concentration range associated with poisoning and enables simple, non-destructive analysis in a short time.&nbsp;</p><p>This application describesthe results of quantitative analysis of 15 elements in urine by the calibration curve method, and qualquantitative analysis by the FP (Fundamental Parameter) method based on sensitivity coefficients installed in the instrument. The errors in the quantitative values obtained by the FP-based qualquantitative analysis method were approximately ±20 %, indicating that sufficient quantitative accuracy was achieved. Screening can be performed within 10 minutes persample.</p><h4><strong>Conclusion</strong></h4><p>The FP method demonstrated high accuracy for quantitation without calibration curves. Furthermore, urine samples do not require complicated pretreatment such as protein removal, and the analysis time is as short as approximately 10 minutes per sample. This method is well suited for poisoning screening in forensic research.</p><h3><strong>3. Thermo Fisher Scientific: Analysis of copper alloys with the </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/products/1978"><strong>ARL X900 XRF Spectrometer</strong></a></h3><ul><li>Application note</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/analysis_of_copper_alloys_arl_9900_an41427_203b52e126.pdf"><strong>Full PDF for download</strong></a></li></ul><h4><strong>Copper alloys&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>are very important products because they are used for many applications and many manufacturing processes as described in the next few paragraphs. It is important to accurately analyze these materials to confirm compliance of their chemical specifications that imply physical properties, like conductivity, compressive strength, hardness, resistance to traction and to abrasion. High product quality and efficient production can be ensured with accurate analysis results. Copper alloys Pure copper is mixed with other elements to produce a wide range of alloys: Brasses (Cu-Zn), bronzes (Cu-Sn), gun metal (Cu-Sn-Zn) used for casting due to its excellent fluidity, for valves, taps and water fittings. Manganese bronzes (Cu-Zn-Mn) are not true bronzes as Sn is not the essential constituent. Used for rudders, propellers, and ship fittings. Cupro-nickel (Cu-Ni) used for coins, tubes, wires, electrical resistances, and thermocouples. Nickel silver (Cu-Ni-Zn) used for marine applications, car radiators and fittings.&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Brass&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>One of the most important non-ferrous engineering alloys. It covers a large range of physical properties with multiple applications. Copper can hold about 39% of zinc in solid solution. Alloys containing less than 39% Zn are known as α-brasses. This brass (70/30) is very widely employed for cartridge, cases, condenser tubes, etc. From 39% to 46% of Zn, a β-solid solution gives αβ-brass. This alloy (60/40) is found in extensive engineering applications with enhanced corrosion resistance used in marine applications. Alloys containing more than 49% Zn are very hard and only used for brazing brasses.</p><h4><strong>Instrument parameters and conditions&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/products/1978"><strong>ARL X900 XRF Spectrometer</strong></a> can accommodate up to 24 fixed monochromator channels alongside the goniometer or up to 32 fixed monochromator channels when no goniometer is fitted. New high counting fixed channel monochromators using an SCX detector are available to further improve the precision of analysis, especially for elements like Cu, Zn and Ni.</p><p>Our unique proprietary Moiré fringe goniometer ensures speed, flexibility and reliability of analysis thanks to the clever frictionfree positioning system. Up to nine crystals and four collimators can be fitted. With the two detectors (flow proportional and scintillation counters), precise elemental analysis from Boron to Californium is possible.&nbsp;</p><p>The ARL X900 XRF spectrometer can be calibrated using commercially available certified reference materials (CRM) or well analyzed samples from the user. Calibrations can be delivered from the factory, hence reducing the commissioning time at the customer’s site.&nbsp;</p><p>It should be stressed that an XRF spectrometer is a very accurate comparator, but the accuracy of the final analysis is entirely dependent on the quality of the standards used for calibration and on the care and reproducibility of sample preparation which must be identical for CRMs and for routine samples as well.</p><p>This application note only includes data obtained mostly on fixed channels and on some goniometer channels. For more results using goniometer channels please refer to AN41426.</p><h4><strong>Conclusion&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>Analysis of all sorts of copper alloys can be performed with ease using the ARL X900 Simultaneous-Sequential XRF Spectrometer. The performance of the Moiré fringe goniometer is such that it can be used for analysis of any elements that are not fitted as fixed channels. The analysis on the goniometer is done while the fixed channels are measuring. In addition, it can be used as a backup in case of failure of any of the fixed channels.&nbsp;</p><p>Appropriate calibrations for copper alloys can be delivered turnkey from the Thermo Fisher Scientific factory. In this case the commissioning time of the spectrometer is reduced to a minimum.&nbsp;</p><p>The precision is excellent in these matrix types for routine or R&amp;D analysis, especially when the new high counting fixed channel monochromator is used for elements like Cu, Zn, and Ni.&nbsp;</p><p>Furthermore, operation is made easy through the innovative <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/products/2029"><strong>Thermo Scientific™ OXSAS™ Software</strong></a> that operates with the latest Microsoft Windows® package.&nbsp;</p><p>Thermo Fisher Scientific’s long experience in metals analysis comes from an installed base of over 2,000 XRF spectrometers worldwide. The ARL X900 spectrometer is the answer to your metallurgical analysis needs, whether they involve incoming material control, metal QC, or production analysis. Working 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, the ARL X900 spectrometer delivers dependable performance year after year. The high performance of the ARL X900 XRF Spectrometer will meet your analytical needs today and in the future</p>

News from LabRulezICPMS Library - Week 22, 2026

<p><strong>In the week from June 1, the following webinars await you in the field of atomic and molecular spectroscopy and spectrometry</strong></p><blockquote><h4><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/webinars"><strong>👉 DETAILS AND REGISTRATION IN THE WEBINARS SECTION</strong></a></h4><p><strong>👉 Search and filter in the largest global database</strong> with over <strong>5 500 GC, LC, MS and spectroscopy webinars</strong>.</p></blockquote><h5><strong>1. AZoM: Infrared Measurement – Basic Principles</strong></h5><ul><li>Tu, 2.6.2026 16:30 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/webinar/6223">Registration</a></li></ul><p>Discover non-contact IR temperature measurement. Learn the physical laws of infrared systems, why emissivity settings are key for accuracy, and how to reduce errors in your process.</p><h5><strong>2. Agilent Technologies: Isotope Ratio made easy: Optimizing Method Conditions in <sup>87</sup>Sr/<sup>86</sup>Sr Ratios with ICP-QQQ</strong></h5><ul><li>Tu, 2.6.2026 20:30 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/webinar/6065">Registration</a></li></ul><p>Explore practical strategies for precise <sup>87</sup>Sr/<sup>86</sup>Sr isotope ratio analysis using ICP-QQQ. Learn how optimized reaction gases, tuning, and mass-shift approaches improve accuracy and reproducibility.</p><h5><strong>3. AZoM: Simplifying Real-Time Natural Gas Monitoring with Integrated Process Raman and Flow Measurement</strong></h5><ul><li>We, 3.6.2026 16:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/webinar/6207">Registration</a></li></ul><p>Explore an integrated process Raman and flow measurement solution for real-time natural gas monitoring, compositional analysis, and operational optimization from wellhead to pipeline.</p><h5><strong>4. Agilent Technologies: Seeing Through the Barrier: Practical Limits and Best Practices for Raman Sample, Container, and Test Conditions</strong></h5><ul><li>Th, 4.6.2026 19:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/webinar/6051">Registration</a></li></ul><p>Discover what SORS-enabled Raman can and cannot measure. Learn how sample type, packaging, and conditions affect results and when FTIR may be the better analytical choice.</p>

Webinars LabRulezICPMS Week 23/2026

Nutrient imbalances caused by industrial pollution were not affected by extreme climate events

<p><strong>Our Library never stops expanding. What are the most recent contributions to LabRulezICPMS Library in the week of 1st June 2026? Check out new documents from the field of spectroscopy/spectrometry and related techniques!</strong></p><blockquote><p><span style="font-size:20px;">👉 </span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library"><span style="font-size:20px;"><strong>SEARCH THE LARGEST REPOSITORY OF DOCUMENTS ABOUT SPECTROSCOPY/SPECTROMETRY RELATED TECHNIQUES</strong></span></a></p></blockquote><blockquote><p><strong>👉 Need info about different analytical techniques?</strong> Peek into <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/library"><strong>LabRulezLCMS</strong></a> or <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/library"><strong>LabRulezGCMS</strong></a> libraries.</p></blockquote><p>This week we bring you technical note by <strong>Agilent Technologies</strong>, application note by <strong>Shimadzu </strong>and other document by <strong>Thermo Fisher Scientific!</strong></p><h3><strong>1. Agilent Technologies: Improving Resolution of Single Nanoparticles Using ICP-MS and Shorter Dwell Times</strong></h3><p><strong>Advantages of a 50 µs dwell time on a single nanoparticle’s signal profile&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>Technical note</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/te_single_nanoparticle_9500_icp_qqq_5994_9127en_agilent_e47e21c8b4.pdf"><strong>Full PDF for download</strong></a></li></ul><p>Single nanoparticles (sNPs) are defined as particles with diameters below 100&nbsp;nm. Owing to their distinct physical and chemical properties, engineered nanoparticles are incorporated into a wide range of products to enhance performance or functionality. At the same time, they are increasingly recognized as potential contaminants or pollutants. In the semiconductor industry, for example, even single-digit nanometer-sized sNPs present in process chemicals can cause electrical shorting to occur and reduce product yield. Although the effects of sNPs on environmental and biological systems are still being investigated, researchers have developed methods to determine sNPs using single particle-ICP-MS (spICP-MS).<sup>1</sup> Agilent ICP-MS instruments are widely used to characterize sNPs because of their fast-scanning multi-element capability, ultra-high sensitivity, low background, and integrated data analysis software.<sup>2-5</sup></p><p>sNPs are decomposed, atomized, and ionized in the high-energy ICP. Any ions that are generated from a particle enter the vacuum chamber as ion clusters and are then detected as transient signal peaks above the background signal. The signal from each sNP event usually lasts between 400 and 1,300 µs. To detect this short-lived signal with high resolution, a fast time-resolved analysis (fast-TRA) acquisition is employed. Typically, a default dwell time of 100 µs is used. However, if higher peak resolution is required, the Agilent 9500 Triple Quadrupole ICP-MS (ICP-QQQ) can be operated with a dwell time as low as 50 µs. During the development of the 9500 ICP-QQQ, improvements to the instrument’s hardware enabled reliable control of TRA at much shorter timing intervals. These enhancements enable the 9500 to operate with high stability at a 50&nbsp;µs dwell time, making it an effective instrument for high-resolution sNP analysis. The robust plasma of Agilent ICP-MS instruments, as indicated by a CeO+ /Ce+ ratio &lt; 1%, also reduces matrix effects between standards and samples.&nbsp;</p><p>In this study, we conducted a fundamental evaluation of sNP analysis using a dwell time of 50 µs. Gold (Au), silica (SiO2 ), and platinum (Pt) nanoparticles were analyzed by the 9500 ICP-QQQ, and the results were compared with those obtained with a 100 µs dwell time.</p><h4><strong>Experimental&nbsp;</strong></h4><h5><strong>Instrumentation&nbsp;</strong></h5><p>The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=10&amp;search=+9500+ICP-QQQ"><strong>Agilent 9500 ICP-QQQ</strong></a> used the standard configuration (Ni cones and u-lens), except for the torch. A quartz torch with a 1.5 mm inner diameter (id) injector was used to minimize diffusion of ion clusters in the ICP and obtain sharper, better-resolved peaks.&nbsp;</p><p>Multi-element NP data acquisition and analysis were carried out using the Rapid Multi-Element Nanoparticle Analysis mode of the optional Single Nanoparticle Application Module for the Agilent OpenLab ICP-MS software. In Rapid MultiElement Nanoparticle Analysis mode, multi-element data are collected sequentially from a single sample acquisition, and all data are combined into a single file. This method saves time, as only one sample uptake and rinse are needed for all analytes. Data quality is likely enhanced, since the risk of sample contamination is considerably lower with a single analysis than with multiple separate analyses.</p><h4><strong>Conclusion&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>For high-resolution nanoparticle analysis, the Agilent 9500 ICP-QQQ can be operated in single-particle mode with a 50 µs dwell time, as well as the default 100&nbsp;µs setting. The reduction of dwell time is enabled by advancements in both hardware and software that work together to support higher-resolution single-nanoparticle measurements.&nbsp;</p><p>Improved peak resolution was demonstrated for Au, SiO2 , and Pt nanoparticles, while maintaining equivalent performance to the standard 100&nbsp;µs dwell time setting. The mean particle sizes obtained at 50&nbsp;µs for the nanoparticle suspensions were within the manufacturer’s certified ranges. Likewise, the particle size distributions measured at both 50 and 100&nbsp;µs closely matched the distributions provided by the manufacturer.&nbsp;</p><p>In addition to improved peak resolution, a shorter dwell time reduces the likelihood of multiple particles being detected within a single dwell period, potentially improving data accuracy.&nbsp;</p><p>Since the total data volume increases inversely with dwell time, a 50 µs dwell time generates more data points per unit time. To reduce processing time when handling large datasets, Agilent ICP-MS software (both ICP-MS MassHunter and OpenLab ICP-MS) uses multithreaded CPU‑based computation for sNP data analysis, maintaining efficient data management.</p><p>Although 50&nbsp;µs may not be necessary for many sNP analyses, having the option to use this shorter dwell time provides greater flexibility. For example, it could enable samples with unexpectedly high particle counts to be analyzed without needing additional dilution.</p><h3><strong>2. Shimadzu: 3D-DIC Analysis in Compression Test of Glass Tube</strong></h3><ul><li>Application note</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/an_01_01052_en_fd73dc76a6.pdf"><strong>Full PDF for download</strong></a></li></ul><h4><strong>User Benefits</strong></h4><ul><li>The HPV-X3 high-speed video camera has resolution three times higher than the conventional device, resulting in improved analysis performance in DIC analyses.</li><li>The HPV-X3 high-speed video camera allows recording at a maximum framerate of 20 Mfps, two times faster than the conventional device.</li><li>Three-dimensional displacement measurement is possible by synchronous recording using two HPV-X3 high-speed video cameras and 3D-DIC analysis.</li></ul><p>Glass is used in various industries, such as electronic devices and automobiles. Depending on the intended application, mechanical properties are measured by material testing, but to achieve further improvements in performance, it is necessary to observe the origin of fracture and the condition of crack propagation. However, glass displays brittle fracture behavior, which is difficult to observe visually. In our previous reports, we observed the fracture behavior of glass specimens in ring-on-ring tests 1, 2, and those observation results indicated that a high-speed video camera with a recording speed (framerate) of several Mfps or higher is required to observe the fracture behavior of glass. In this experiment, the fracture behavior of a glass tube during a compression test was observed with an HPV-X3 high-speed video camera. In addition, synchronous videorecording was carried out using two HPV-X3 cameras, and the strain distribution during fracture was visualized by a 3D-DIC (three-dimensional digital correlation) analysis.</p><h4><strong>Specimen Information and Measurement System</strong></h4><p>The glass tube used as the specimen was compressed in the axial direction using an AGX-V2 precision universal testing machine. Table 1 and Table 2 show the equipment configuration and the specimen dimensions, respectively. In this article, fracture observation in the compression test and visualization of the strain distribution by 3D-DIC analysis were carried out. Fig. 1 shows the condition of the test for the 3D-DIC analysis. When an observation target such as a glass tube has a curved shape, a 3- dimensional strain analysis is necessary. Therefore, synchronous recording from two directions was conducted using two<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=1&amp;search=+HPV-X3"><strong> HPV-X3</strong></a> high-speed video cameras, with a random pattern drawn on the specimen surface, as shown in Fig. 2. Table 3 shows the recording conditions.</p><h4><strong>Conclusion&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>The fracture of a glass tube during a compression test was observed using two HPV-X3 high-speed video cameras, and a 3D-DIC analysis was carried out. In fracture observation, the crack that became the origin of fracture could be identified, and the condition of crack propagation was clearly captured. In the 3D-DIC analysis, it was possible to observe the concentration of strain in front of the crack and the decrease in strain after crack propagation. Since glass fracture is brittle and is extremely rapid, a high-speed video camera with a recording speed of 5 Mfps or higher, such as the HPV-X3, is an effective instrument for fracture observation.</p><h3><strong>3. Thermo Fisher Scientific: How can you maximize productivity in lightweight metal scrap sorting?</strong></h3><ul><li>Other document</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/maximize_productivity_in_lightweight_metal_scrap_sorting_sn1546_en_2cca0f44fe.pdf"><strong>Full PDF for download</strong></a></li></ul><p>Handheld XRF (HHXRF) has long been an important tool for sorting scrap metals. While handheld XRF can identify most grades of stainless steel, as well as titanium, nickel, cobalt, and copper alloys within 1 to 2 seconds, sorting aluminum alloys can take significantly longer. This is especially true if those alloys cannot be specifically identified by the content of their transition metals, such as manganese, copper zinc, nickel, iron chromium or titanium. The separation of grades within the AA 1000, AA 5000 and AA 6000 series, as well as casting alloy family grade separation, requires the measurement of light elements such as magnesium or silicon. Those elements are generally measured using an X-ray beam with a lower voltage, which results in longer measurements of typically 10&nbsp;seconds or more. About a decade ago, handheld laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) emerged as an alternative for sorting aluminum and magnesium alloy grades within a few seconds. These include the smaller spot size and fluctuations related to the transient nature of the laser-induced plasma. Compared to a wider, continuous beam of X-rays, LIBS analysis is intrinsically more sensitive to surface roughness and surface contamination, and thus less precise than HHXRF.&nbsp;</p><p>More recently, the Light Metal Quick Sort (LMQS) mode available on the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/products/1992"><strong>Thermo Scientific™ Niton™ XL5 series of handheld XRF analyzers</strong> </a>uses a different logic than conventional HHXRF instruments. Provided with a 5W (up to 500µA) tube and a stateof-the-art silicon drift detector (SDD) with a graphene window, the analyzer starts measuring, at low voltage, elements from magnesium to zinc. This enables identification of most aluminum and magnesium alloy grades within one to three seconds, as well as the identification of other families of alloys. Longer measurements can be set for the few aluminum alloy grades that are identified based on zirconium, tin, lead, or bismuth contents.</p>

News from LabRulezICPMS Library - Week 23, 2026

<p><strong>This study employs CE-ICP-MS to investigate the complexation of plutonium in oxidation states III–VI with gluconate at acidic pH, alongside analogous actinides including americium, thorium, neptunium, and uranium. Electrophoretic mobility measurements enabled characterization of complex formation and comparison of plutonium behavior with its redox analogues.</strong></p><p>The results showed similar complexation behavior for Pu(III), Pu(V), and Pu(VI) relative to corresponding actinides, while Pu(IV) exhibited distinct interactions involving mixed hydroxide–gluconate species. The findings provide new insight into actinide speciation and bonding mechanisms, demonstrating differences between tetravalent and actinyl ions and highlighting the value of CE-ICP-MS for studying radionuclide chemistry.</p><blockquote><h4><strong>The original article</strong></h4><h4><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.inorgchem.5c04403"><strong>Complexation of Plutonium and Other Actinides in Different Oxidation States with Gluconate at Low pH Values─A CE-ICP-MS Study</strong></a></h4><p>Janik Lohmann, Felix Sprunk, Diana Velikotrav, Alexander Wiebe, Julia Zemke, and Tobias Reich*</p><p>Inorg. Chem. 2026, 65, 7, 3806–3814</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.inorgchem.5c04403">https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.inorgchem.5c04403</a></p><h6>licensed under <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"><strong>CC-BY 4.0</strong></a></h6></blockquote><p><strong>Selected sections from the article follow. Formats and hyperlinks were adapted from the original.</strong></p><div><p>Gluconic acid is considered to be one of the most important organic ligands that could influence the mobility of radionuclides in the near field of a potential low or intermediate level nuclear waste repository. <a href="javascript:void(0);">(1)</a></p><p>Through its use as a potential cement additive, gluconate can be released during cement degradation. Several studies have already demonstrated the influence of gluconate on the retention of tri- and tetravalent actinides under conditions relevant to the nuclear waste repository. <a href="javascript:void(0);">(2−6)</a> Furthermore, large quantities of sodium gluconate were introduced at the Hanford site as part of the Manhattan project. <a href="javascript:void(0);">(7)</a></p><p>Plutonium is responsible for a large part of the radiotoxicity in spent fuels. <a href="javascript:void(0);">(8)</a> Due to the complicated redox chemistry, studies with plutonium require a high degree of redox control. <a href="javascript:void(0);">(9)</a> This is probably one of the reasons that there are only a few studies with Pu, especially at low pH values. In the literature, mainly redox-stable actinides have been investigated as analogues of Pu in different oxidation states.</p><p>Most studies regarding the influence of gluconate under repository-relevant conditions were conducted at alkaline or hyperalkaline pH values, which are expected during cement aging. Under the reductive conditions in the repository, actinides predominantly occur in the oxidation states +III and +IV. In literature, gluconate complexation has therefore mainly been investigated with Th(IV) <a href="javascript:void(0);">(3,5,10)</a> or U(IV) <a href="javascript:void(0);">(11)</a> as a representative of An(IV) and with Am(III), <a href="javascript:void(0);">(10)</a> Cm(III), <a href="javascript:void(0);">(6)</a> or Eu(III) <a href="javascript:void(0);">(10)</a> as representatives of An(III). For An(VI), the complexation of U(VI) <a href="javascript:void(0);">(12,13)</a> with gluconate was investigated. To our knowledge, no studies on the complexation of An(V) with GLU in an alkaline solution exist. The complexation of plutonium with GLU was only ever investigated for Pu(IV). <a href="javascript:void(0);">(5)</a> At high pH values, hydrolysis of An and the formation of mixed An–OH–GLU complexes occur. <a href="javascript:void(0);">(5,6,14)</a> Although the second p<i>K</i><sub>a</sub> of gluconic acid is approximately 13 ± 1, <a href="javascript:void(0);">(15)</a> metal-induced ligand deprotonation can occur in the metal complex, resulting in the abstraction of one or more of the alcohol protons at significantly lower pH values. <a href="javascript:void(0);">(14,16,17)</a> All of these effects complicate the determination of thermodynamic data.</p><p>In order to investigate mainly the binary An–GLU complexation, experiments in this work were performed at pH ≤ 4. The investigations were carried out using a combination of capillary electrophoresis (CE) and ICP-MS. In our previous work, good agreement between CE-ICP-MS and TRLFS was achieved for the Eu(III)–GLU complexation. <a href="javascript:void(0);">(14)</a></p><p>Zhang et al. systematically investigated the complexation of Nd(III), <a href="javascript:void(0);">(18)</a> Th(IV), <a href="javascript:void(0);">(7)</a> Np(V), <a href="javascript:void(0);">(19)</a> and U(VI) <a href="javascript:void(0);">(17)</a> with gluconate under similar conditions to this work using a combination of potentiometry, spectrophotometry, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, and extended X-ray absorption fine structure (EXAFS) studies. They described the formation of binary complexes with up to three gluconate ligands for Nd(III), <a href="javascript:void(0);">(18)</a> two for Np(V), <a href="javascript:void(0);">(19)</a> and one for U(VI). <a href="javascript:void(0);">(17)</a> For Th(IV) <a href="javascript:void(0);">(7)</a> and U(VI), <a href="javascript:void(0);">(17)</a> Zhang et al. proposed the formation of hydroxyl-deprotonated gluconate complexes even at low pH values.</p><p>In this work, the ability of CE-ICP-MS to measure multiple analytes simultaneously was used to confirm the desired Pu oxidation state by comparing the electrophoretic mobility with that of a redox-stable actinide. Thus, gluconate complexation was investigated for the pairs Am(III)/Pu(III) and Np(V)/Pu(V) at pH 4, U(VI)/Pu(VI) at pH 3, and Th(IV)/Pu(IV) between pH 1.3 and 2.7.</p><h4><strong>2. Experimental Section</strong></h4><h5><strong>2.3. CE-ICP-MS</strong></h5><p>All CE measurements were performed using an <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=10&amp;search=7100+CE"><strong>Agilent 7100 CE system</strong></a> (Agilent, Santa Clara, California, USA) hyphenated to an <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=10&amp;search=7900"><strong>Agilent 7900 ICP-MS system</strong></a> (Agilent, Santa Clara, California, USA). The coupling was realized via a MiraMist CE Nebulizer (Burgener Research, Mississauga, Canada) and a Scott-type spray chamber (AHS Analysentechnik, Tübingen, Germany). A fused silica capillary (TSP0503753, Polymicro Technologies, Phoenix, Arizona, USA) with a 50 μm inner diameter and a 50 cm length was used. A voltage of +10 kV and a pressure of 90 mbar were applied to aid the electro-osmotic flow (EOF). The temperature was kept at 25.0 ± 0.1 °C using internal air cooling of the CE device as well as a custom-built enclosure for the hyphenation.</p><h4><strong>3. Results and Discussion</strong></h4><h5><strong>3.1. Determination of Complexation Constants</strong></h5><h5><strong>3.1.1. Am(III)/Pu(III) Gluconate</strong></h5><p>The measured electrophoretic mobilities of Am(III) and Pu(III) at pH 4 as a function of the free gluconate concentration [GLU<sup>–</sup>] are shown in <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.inorgchem.5c04403#fig3">Figure 3</a>. Both actinides exhibit a reduction in electrophoretic mobility with increasing gluconate concentration caused by the formation of An(III)–GLU complexes and, thus, a reduction in mean ionic charge. Under the experimental conditions, the electropherograms measured at low GLU concentrations were dominated by peaks of Pu(III) with a similar electrophoretic mobility as of Am(III) (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://pubs.acs.org/doi/suppl/10.1021/acs.inorgchem.5c04403/suppl_file/ic5c04403_si_001.pdf">Figure S7</a>, Supporting Information). With an increase in GLU concentration, peaks with neutral or negative mobilities dominated, potentially corresponding to Pu(IV)–OH–GLU species. Despite that, nearly all samples showed a peak of Pu(III) with a mobility similar to that of Am(III).</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Inorg_Chem_2026_65_7_3806_3814_Figure_3_Plot_of_the_measured_electrophoretic_mobilities_15c44ffdad.jpeg" alt="Inorg. Chem. 2026, 65, 7, 3806–3814: Figure 3. Plot of the measured electrophoretic mobilities μeff of 241Am(III) and 239Pu(III) against the free gluconate concentration [GLU–] at pH 4 and I = 0.1 M (NaClO4). Fits include the 1:1 through 1:3 An(III)–GLU complexes using eq 5; R2Am(III) = 0.995 and R2Pu(III) = 0.996." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Inorg_Chem_2026_65_7_3806_3814_Figure_3_Plot_of_the_measured_electrophoretic_mobilities_15c44ffdad.jpeg 234w," sizes="100vw" width="975" height="651"></p><h5><strong>3.2. Comparison of Complexation Constants</strong></h5><p>The complexation of f-elements is of an electrostatic nature. <a href="javascript:void(0);">(28)</a> Ligands with the same bonding motif often follow a linear trend in complexation strength based on the effective charge <i>z</i><sub>eff</sub> of the f-element. This is the case for the 1:1 acetate complexes of Pu(III), <a href="javascript:void(0);">(29)</a> Am(III), Th(IV), <a href="javascript:void(0);">(26)</a> Np(V), U(VI), <a href="javascript:void(0);">(30)</a> and Pu(VI). <a href="javascript:void(0);">(31)</a> Ca(II) <a href="javascript:void(0);">(32)</a> was added for comparison. In <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.inorgchem.5c04403#fig7">Figure 7</a>, log β<sup>0</sup> is plotted against the effective charge of each metal cation, <a href="javascript:void(0);">(28)</a> exhibiting a linear trend. In general, EXAFS studies show a bidentate coordination of the acetate ligand to the actinide. <a href="javascript:void(0);">(33−36)</a></p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Inorg_Chem_2026_65_7_3806_3814_Figure_7_log_v0_values_of_the_1_1_acetate_and_gluconate_complexes_plotted_against_the_effective_cationic_charge_a352d3af0d.jpeg" alt="Inorg. Chem. 2026, 65, 7, 3806–3814: Figure 7. log β0 values of the 1:1 acetate and gluconate complexes plotted against the effective cationic charge. (28) For better readability, overlapping points were shifted by zeff = ±0.02. Values determined in this work are marked by circles, values determined using CE-ICP-MS by Willberger et al. (30) and Lohmann et al. (26) are marked by diamonds and triangles, respectively, and values taken from the ThermoChimie V13a database are marked by squares (references in Table S9, Supporting Information). Gluconate complexes are red and acetate complexes are blue." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Inorg_Chem_2026_65_7_3806_3814_Figure_7_log_v0_values_of_the_1_1_acetate_and_gluconate_complexes_plotted_against_the_effective_cationic_charge_a352d3af0d.jpeg 229w," sizes="100vw" width="975" height="664"></p><p>For the gluconate complexation, an interesting effect is observed. Ca(II), An(III), and Th(IV) show a linear trend with an increased complexation strength compared to acetate, while An(V) and An(IV) fall on the trend of acetate complexation. This was also noticed by Zhang et al. for U(VI). <a href="javascript:void(0);">(17)</a></p><p>An(V) and An(VI) are both present as actinyl moieties [AnO<sub>2</sub>]<sup>z+</sup>. Two covalently bonded oxygens are linearly arranged with the metal cation, which allows ligands to bind only in the equatorial plane. For An(III) and An(IV), gluconate is expected to form a stronger tridentate bond, <a href="javascript:void(0);">(7,14)</a> which seems to be sterically hindered for An(V) and An(VI). The similar complexation constants for the acetate and gluconate complexes of An(V) and An(VI) suggest a similar bidentate bonding motif through the carboxylic function of both acid anions. This is supported by the EXFAS measurements of U(VI)–GLU. <a href="javascript:void(0);">(17)</a> It has to be noted that Willberger et al. <a href="javascript:void(0);">(30)</a> determined a higher log β<sup>0</sup> for [Am(AcO)]<sup>2+</sup> compared to previous literature, which in turn is similar to the log β<sup>0</sup> for [Am(GLU)]<sup>2+</sup> determined in the present work.</p><h4><strong>4. Conclusions</strong></h4><p>Using the coupling between capillary electrophoresis and ICP-MS, it was possible to investigate the gluconate complexation of the major Pu oxidation states from (III) to (VI) as well as the redox stable actinides Am(III), Th(IV), Np(V), and U(VI). By addition of a redox stable actinide to the Pu sample, the oxidation state of Pu could be verified by comparing the electrophoretic mobilities. This way, the complex formation constants of three successive binary [An(GLU)<i><sub>x</sub></i>]<sup>3–</sup><i><sup>x</sup></i> (<i>x</i> = 1–3) complexes could be determined for Am(III) and Pu(III). For Np(V) and Pu(V), the complex formation constants of the first binary [AnO<sub>2</sub>(GLU)]<sub>(aq)</sub> complex were determined and those of the second [AnO<sub>2</sub>(GLU)<sub>2</sub>]<sup>−</sup> complex were estimated. For U(VI) and Pu(VI), the constants of the [AnO<sub>2</sub>(GLU)]<sup>+</sup>, [AnO<sub>2</sub>(GLU<sub>–H</sub>)]<sub>(aq)</sub>, and [AnO<sub>2</sub>(GLU<sub>–H</sub>)(GLU)]<sup>−</sup> complexes were determined. Using CE-ICP-MS, it was possible to validate/confirm previous log β<sup>0</sup> values for the complexation of the redox analogues Np(V) and U(VI), but at much lower actinide concentrations than before, i.e., at 2 × 10<sup>–7</sup> M. The corresponding complexation constants for Pu were determined for the first time.</p><p>Plutonium in the oxidation states (III), (V), and (VI) behaved very similar to the corresponding redox analogous actinides. This was not the case for Th(IV)/Pu(IV). Here, the first five binary [Th(GLU)<i><sub>x</sub></i>]<sup>4–</sup><i><sup>x</sup></i> (<i>x</i> = 1–5) complexes were determined for Th(IV), whereas mixed Pu–OH–GLU complexes were proposed for Pu. The comparison of the first complex formation constants of the An–GLU complexes suggests a different bonding motif between An<sup>3+/4+</sup> and AnO<sub>2</sub><sup>+/2+</sup>, with AnO<sub>2</sub><sup>+/2+</sup> forming the weaker complexes.</p></div>

Complexation of Plutonium and Other Actinides in Different Oxidation States with Gluconate at Low pH Values─A CE-ICP-MS Study

<p><strong>In the week from June 8, the following webinars await you in the field of atomic and molecular spectroscopy and spectrometry</strong></p><blockquote><h4><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/webinars"><strong>👉 DETAILS AND REGISTRATION IN THE WEBINARS SECTION</strong></a></h4><p><strong>👉 Search and filter in the largest global database</strong> with over <strong>5 500 GC, LC, MS and spectroscopy webinars</strong>.</p></blockquote><h5><strong>1. Bruker: How to Know When an Analytical Method is Fit-for-Purpose - Insights from NMR Case Studies</strong></h5><ul><li>Tu, 9.6.2026 17:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/webinar/6230">Registration</a></li></ul><p>Learn how NMR spectroscopy supports fit-for-purpose methods in pharma QC and R&amp;D. Explore benchtop NMR case studies, polysaccharide analysis, and frameworks to evaluate analytical performance.</p><h5><strong>2. Agilent Technologies: Data Confidence: QC Strategies for Analytical Success</strong></h5><ul><li>Tu, 9.6.2026 20:30 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/webinar/6066">Registration</a></li></ul><p>This session explores essential QC tools and techniques, including spike recoveries, duplicate analysis, and establishing limits of detection (LOD) and quantification (LOQ).</p><h5><strong>3. Thermo Fisher Scientific: Advanced Analytical Solutions for Oil &amp; Gas</strong></h5><ul><li>We, 10.6.2026 11:30 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/webinar/6249">Registration</a></li></ul><p>Discover how online Raman spectroscopy, process mass spectrometry, and sulfur analysis enable real-time monitoring, regulatory compliance, and improved efficiency in refinery operations.</p><h5><strong>4. AZoM: Direct In-Line Fuel &amp; Lubricant Quality Monitoring with Process Raman</strong></h5><ul><li>We, 10.6.2026 16:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/webinar/6208">Registration</a></li></ul><p>Learn how Process Raman technology enables direct in-line monitoring of fuels and lubricants with real-time measurement of critical quality parameters and ASTM-aligned workflows.</p><h5><strong>5. Bruker: Unlocking Plant Biology with Advanced AFM</strong></h5><ul><li>We, 10.6.2026 17:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/webinar/6243">Registration</a></li></ul><p>Discover which features of atomic force microscopy are great for studying plant biology.</p><h5><strong>6. Bruker: Elemental Analysis of Liquids and Sludges by XRF</strong></h5><ul><li>Th, 11.6.2026 17:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/webinar/6263">Registration</a></li></ul><p>Learn how XRF enables rapid elemental analysis of liquids, slurries, and sludges in plating, mining, wastewater treatment, catalyst recovery, and biofuel production applications.</p>

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<p><strong>Our Library never stops expanding. What are the most recent contributions to LabRulezICPMS Library in the week of 8th June 2026? Check out new documents from the field of spectroscopy/spectrometry and related techniques!</strong></p><blockquote><p><span style="font-size:20px;">👉 </span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library"><span style="font-size:20px;"><strong>SEARCH THE LARGEST REPOSITORY OF DOCUMENTS ABOUT SPECTROSCOPY/SPECTROMETRY RELATED TECHNIQUES</strong></span></a></p></blockquote><blockquote><p><strong>👉 Need info about different analytical techniques?</strong> Peek into <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/library"><strong>LabRulezLCMS</strong></a> or <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/library"><strong>LabRulezGCMS</strong></a> libraries.</p></blockquote><p>This week we bring you application notes by <strong>Agilent Technologies</strong>, <strong>Shimadzu </strong>and <strong>Thermo Fisher Scientific!</strong></p><h3><strong>1. Agilent Technologies: Fast and Reliable Analysis of Soil and Sediments using ICP-MS with an Innovative Cell</strong></h3><p><strong>High-throughput and low detection limits with the </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=10&amp;search=9500"><strong>Agilent 9500 ICP-QQQ</strong></a><strong> and a Dual-Cell System&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>Application note</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/an_soil_sediment_9500_icp_qqq_5994_9128en_agilent_affabfb736.pdf"><strong>Full PDF for download</strong></a></li></ul><p>Ever since ICP-MS instruments were first commercialized, their high sensitivity and multi-elemental capabilities have made them a suitable technique for quantifying trace elements in soil and sediment, particularly in support of environmental monitoring and regulatory compliance. To help laboratories transition to ICP-MS for these important environmental applications, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) first introduced the performance-based test Method 6020 in 2007, and revised it as Method 6020B in 2014.<sup>1</sup> Method 6020B remains widely used worldwide for the quantitative measurement of a broad range of elements, including arsenic (As), cadmium (Cd), mercury (Hg), selenium (Se), and lead (Pb), in solid and aqueous wastes by ICP-MS.&nbsp;</p><p>Traditionally, single-quadrupole ICP-MS (SQ ICP-MS) instruments equipped with collision/reaction cells (CRCs) have been used to meet the requirements of Method 6020B for sample analysis. Laboratories have typically used a combination of acquisition strategies to control interferences, including no gas mode for interference-free analytes and low mass analytes, helium (He) collision mode for analytes affected by polyatomic ion interferences, and half-mass mode to correct doubly charged ion (M<sup>2+</sup>) interferences. This multi-mode approach has enabled laboratories to meet Method 6020B performance and quality control (QC) criteria over many years.&nbsp;</p><p>Now, for the first time, the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=10&amp;search=9500"><strong>Agilent 9500 Triple Quadrupole ICP-MS</strong></a> featuring the Dual-Cell System (DCS) cell introduces two innovative cell gas modes, Advanced Helium Mode (AHM) and Air cell mode.<sup>2,3</sup> These modes simplify interference removal approaches, enhance analytical performance, and accelerate analysis times</p><p>In this study, a range of environmentally certified reference materials (CRMs) was selected to represent sample types routinely analyzed in high-throughput environmental testing laboratories. As these laboratories prioritize productivity across all aspects of their operations to remain competitive, the 9500 ICP-QQQ configuration and analytical method were optimized to maximize sample throughput. The performance of the method was evaluated according to criteria set out in Method 6020B.</p><h4><strong>Conclusion&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>The study has shown that the Agilent 9500 ICP-QQQ, equipped with the unique Dual-Cell System (DCS) and the optional AVS&nbsp;MS discrete sampling system, is ideal for high-throughput, multi-element analysis of soil and sediment samples.&nbsp;</p><p>The use of the EPA 6020B Preset Method and selection of UHMI-4 plasma conditions in the Agilent OpenLab ICP-MS software enabled rapid setup of the instrument’s operating parameters, ensuring consistent performance across operators.&nbsp;</p><p>The instrument’s matrix-tolerant plasma (low CeO/Ce ratio), UHMI, and DCS effectively addressed the challenges of analyzing high-matrix samples, including signal drift, ion suppression, and spectral interferences, thereby delivering an optimized analytical workflow.&nbsp;</p><p>The method’s productivity was enhanced by operating the DCS in Advanced Helium Mode (AHM) and Air cell mode and by using short integration times, saving 5 to 10 s per sample. AHM replaces conventional no gas, helium (He) collision, and high energy He (HEHe) in a single mode, while Air cell mode uses oxygen from the laboratory, alleviating the need for gas cylinders. The 9500 maintains exceptionally high sensitivity in AHM and Air cell mode, minimizing background signals.&nbsp;</p><p>Overall, the 9500 ICP-QQQ with DCS achieved excellent analytical data:&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Low detection limits in the low ng/L (ppt) range for most analytes.&nbsp;</li><li>Removal of M<sup>2+</sup> interferences on Ca, As, and Se generated by Sr and rare earth elements (REEs) in the soil samples using Air cell mode.&nbsp;</li><li>Recoveries of all certified elements in the five environmental CRMs or matrix spike samples within 100 ± 10%, confirming the effective control of interferences using AHM and Air cell mode.&nbsp;</li><li>Method robustness and reproducibility over more than eight hours of continuous measurements, as demonstrated by the recoveries of ISTDs and CCVs within the limits specified in EPA Method 6020.&nbsp;</li></ul><p>The 9500 ICP-QQQ with DCS and an integrated AVS MS enables high-throughput, routine analysis of complex environmental matrices. The EPA Method 6020-compliant method provided accurate data by effectively handling polyatomic ion and M2+ interferences using AHM and Air cell mode.</p><h3><strong>2. Shimadzu: Strength Testing of Lithium-Ion Battery Materials Using a Continuous-Testing Micro-Compression Testing Machine</strong></h3><ul><li>Application note</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/an_01_01168_en_d2eb3ddbcb.pdf"><strong>Full PDF for download</strong></a></li></ul><h4><strong>User Benefits</strong></h4><ul><li>The tests are automated, which significantly reduces the time required of the operators.</li><li>Up to 100 continuous tests can be performed.</li><li>Particle size measurement is performed by software, which reduces differences in measurement between operators</li></ul><p>Lithium-ion batteries have become an indispensable energy source in a wide range of fields, from everyday items like smartphones and laptops to electric vehicles and renewable energy storage systems. The batteries consist of a positive electrode, a negative electrode, an electrolyte, and a separator. Positive electrodes use transition metal oxides (e.g., lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide [NMC]) or lithium iron phosphate (LFP) to transfer lithium, and negative electrodes generally use graphite and, recently, high-capacity materials, such as silicon. One of the issues with lithium-ion batteries is that the positive and negative electrodes are prone to cracking. This is caused by the high pressures during manufacturing, as well as during charging and discharging. This is also thought to affect their performance, such as the cycle properties. Therefore, research is being conducted on the relationship between mechanical properties and the electrochemical performance. 1), 2) This Application News presents compression tests on various battery materials as examples of quantitative evaluations of their mechanical properties. The MCT series of microcompression testing machines can perform compression testing of minute single particles. In addition, the MCT-AD model can automatically perform extraction of measurement particles, length measurements, and test operations. This results in significant time savings and enables evaluations with a larger number of measurements.</p><h4><strong>MCT-AD Micro Compression Testing Machine&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>Fig. 1 shows the MCT-AD and the measurement principle. The MCT compressed single particles placed on a lower compression plate using a flat indenter. Then, using data on diameters of the particles obtained in advance, a test forcedisplacement graph was created that measured various types of strength of the particles. The MCT-AD automatically performs selection of the measurement particles, length measurements, and cleaning of the indenter, which in the past had to be performed manually by the operator after each measurement. This enables continuous testing up to 100 times while consolidating the operation time by the operator and reducing labor.</p><h4><strong>Conclusion&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>This Application News presents a mechanical evaluation by the MCT-AD of materials used in the electrodes of lithium-ion batteries. Traditionally, this measurement process imposes a heavy workload on operators. But since the MCT-AD automatically performs extraction of measurement particles, length measurements, and test operations, there are significant labor savings, and the need for highly skilled operators is also eliminated. The MCT-AD can also handle compression testing of samples with minute particle shapes, not just battery materials, so it is useful not only for product development but also for quality control.</p><h3><strong>3. Thermo Fisher Scientific: Real-time zinc-nickel coating measurements.</strong></h3><h4><strong>Thickness and composition analysis using the Niton XL5 Plus Handheld XRF Analyzer</strong></h4><ul><li>Application note</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/an1685_en_12_2025_2911000_31d7d7fbe6.pdf"><strong>Full PDF for download</strong></a></li></ul><p>Zinc-nickel (Zn-Ni) coatings are the result of an electroplating process that deposits a layer of zinc-nickel alloy onto the surface of a metal substrate, typically steel. Zn-Ni coatings offer superior corrosion resistance compared to pure zinc coatings and often replace cadmium coatings, as they provide comparable or better properties while complying with regulations such as REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals) and RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances). Commonly used in the automotive, aerospace, and electronics industries, Zn-Ni coatings are often applied to fasteners, connectors, and structural parts exposed to corrosive environments.&nbsp;</p><p>Zn-Ni coatings typically consist of 85-93% zinc (Zn) and 7-15% nickel (Ni). The exact composition may vary depending on the application’s specific requirements. The coating process involves electroplating, which consists of immersing the metal substrate in an electrolyte solution containing zinc and nickel ions. An electric current is then passed through the solution, causing the zinc-nickel alloy to deposit onto the substrate. To ensure that specifications for coated parts are met, metal finishing companies must verify both the coating thickness and composition.</p><h4><strong>Instrumentation&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (XRF) is the technology of choice for quality control of Zn-Ni plating, as it is the only analytical method that can determine the thickness and composition of the coating layer non-destructively. The use of handheld X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (HHXRF) instruments enables near-line analyses of finished products, which can be analyzed directly without being cut and brought to a separate chamber with benchtop instruments.&nbsp;</p><p>In previous work [1], the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/products/1992"><strong>Thermo Scientific™ Niton™ XL5 Plus Handheld XRF Analyzer </strong></a>was demonstrated to be capable of measuring the coating weight or coating thickness of up to 4 layers of metal coatings on a substrate, using a proprietary standardless “fundamental parameters” algorithm. The layers and the substrate can be pure elements or alloys. Although the fundamental parameters algorithm can determine the thickness of Zn-Ni plating standardless, it delivers partial information, as the composition of the layer is not measured. To measure the composition and the thickness of the coatings simultaneously, another approach using empirical calibration can be deployed. The Niton XL5 Plus User Mode enables the operators to create their own calibration curves based on the measurements carried out on reference materials of Zn-Ni plated samples with known coating thickness and composition.</p><h4><strong>Conclusion&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>Performing quality control of Zn-Ni coatings is essential for metal finishers to ensure the corrosion resistance of critical parts used in the automotive and aerospace industries. The Niton XL5 Plus analyzer calibrated with user mode for this application has demonstrated its ability to deliver accurate results and numerous benefits to the metal finishing industry, including but not limited to these:&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Increased productivity thanks to real-time, near-line results for faster process control and reduced rework.&nbsp;</li><li>Preservation of high-value parts due to non-destructive testing that requires no cutting or damage.&nbsp;</li><li>A lower operational burden with easy deployment and low total cost of ownership.</li></ul>

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