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Speciation of Cr(III) and Cr(VI) by IC-ICP-MS and Empower 3
Summary
This poster demonstrates the feasibility of coupling a Metrohm IC system to a PerkinElmer NexION ICP-MS, operated under Empower 3 Software.
Using a Metrosep Carb 2 column, the chromatographic separation of both species was achieved with a high resolution. Low background and high sensitivity allow determination in the low ng/L range.
Optimal separation and full complexation of Cr(III) is already possible with EDTA concentrations from 40 μmol/L in low matrix solutions and may need to be increased depending on the sample matrix.
Handling of the system was easy and user friendly. It was shown that speciation of Cr(III) and Cr(VI) can be carried out on this system utilizing a professional data system for acquisition, processing, and reporting.