2008 US Elemental Analysis Courses
X Series ICP-MS Operations
This course covers the fundamentals of X-Series operation and maintenance with a mixture of lectures and practical sessions utilizing PlasmaLab software. A pre-requisite is that the attendee(s) have worked through the X Series software using the Getting Started Guide.
- Day 1 deals with ICP-MS optimization and troubleshooting.
- Day 2 covers analytical method development including sample and standard preparation, calibration, data acquisition, matrix considerations and internal standard selection.
- Day 3 addresses the various types of ICP-MS interferences and their remediation.
- Day 4 (morning) covers Collision Cell and Cool Plasma interference reduction systems.
iCAP 6000 Series Operators Training - 3.5 Days
This course covers the essential aspects of instrument operation including iTEVA 32-bit software. Topics include atomic spectroscopy theory, instrument optimization, line selection, methods development, and overcoming interferences. Course time is divided equally between lecture and laboratory. In the laboratory, students will put to use the information and practical spectroscopy presented in the lectures. Students will set up, optimize, and run "real world" type samples. Special iCAP 6000 Series features will be covered. These include the intelligent optimization routines and the data collection modes: Precision and Speed.
This course will cover the following topics:
- Theory of ICP-OES
- Interferences in ICP-OES
- Maintenance and instrument optimization
- Method development – this section covers plasma optimization calibration curves, setting background correction points, using interfering element correction, and setting up internal standards.
- iTEVA software – post-processing of data, database management, and auto sampler setup.
- Use of Publisher for generating reports and trend charts
- Use of Cetac ASX520 autosampler
Atomic Absorption (AA) Operations
This course is designed for the AA operator and covers all of the essential topics concerned with flame/furnace optimization, methods development, and efficient operation of the instrument.
Topics include:
- Atomic spectroscopy theory
- Solaar software
- Instrument optimization
- Methods development
- Troubleshooting
Both D2 and Zeeman background correction techniques will be explored. The course time is divided equally between lecture and laboratory. Flame and furnace AA users will have a four-day course. Flame-only users will attend the first two days of training at a cost of 50% of enrollment.
IRIS Intrepid ICP Operations
This course covers the essential aspects of instrument operation including TEVA 32-bit software, either on upgraded IRIS Advantage or the IRIS Intrepid/IRIS Intrepid II instruments.
Topics include:
- Atomic spectroscopy theory
- Instrument optimization
- Methods development
- Overcoming interferences
Course time is divided equally between lecture and laboratory. In the laboratory, students will put to use the information and practical spectroscopy presented in the lectures. Students will get hands-on experience optimizing the instruments, setting-up and running methods, and using the autosampler to analyze samples.
QUANT'X EDXRF (also with UniQuant standardless analysis package)
While this course is appropriate for both new and experienced ARL QUANT’X EDXRF system users, those with some previous experience with the Wintrace software will benefit most. The course emphasizes both theory and practice of EDXRF analysis with WinTrace software and UniQuant (standardless analysis package), using real samples and customer applications as examples. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own samples for help in developing analysis methods, and these may be used as part of the course.
Topics covered include:
- EDXRF and statistics theory
- Excitation conditions and filters
- Sample preparation
- Spectrum acquisition and evaluation
- Qualitative, Quantitative and Comparative analysis
- Optimizing analysis conditions
- Method preparation and maintenance
- Instrument maintenance basics
- Alternative analysis methods possible with EDXRF
(includes thin film and surface trace analysis)
XRF Operations - 4 Days
This course is designed for new and experienced users on ARL 9900 Series, ARL ADVANT’X Series, ARL OPTIM’X, ARL X’TRA spectrometers with OXSAS or WinXRF software and ARL QUANT’X EDXRF with WinTrace software. New users will learn the skills necessary to operate the instrument and optimize analytical results for their specific applications. Each course is divided into equal portions of lecture and hands-on laboratory time.
The following topics will be covered:
X-Ray theory
Hardware overview
Qualitative/quantitative analysis
Evaluation of performance
Energy profile
High voltage calibration
Position calibration
Sample preparation
Liquid analysis
Drift correction
Calibration/regression analysis
Inter-elemental correction
Fundamental parameters
Routine maintenance
Service/parts orientation
X-Ray safety
OE Operations - 4 Days
This course is designed for new users of ARL 3460 and ARL 4460 Metal Analyzers with WinOE or OXSAS Software. New users will learn the skills necessary to operate the instruments and optimize analytical results for their specific applications.
Each course is divided into equal portions of lecture and hands-on laboratory time covering the following topics: spark emission theory, hardware overview, software overview, optimization of results, precision, accuracy improvement, calibration, matrix dilution, inter-element corrections, drift correction, type standardization, sample preparation, trouble shooting analytical data and routine maintenance.
Each course is divided into equal portions of lecture and hands-on laboratory time covering the following topics: spark emission theory, hardware overview, software overview, optimization of results, precision, accuracy improvement, calibration, matrix dilution, inter-element corrections, drift correction, type standardization, sample preparation, trouble shooting analytical data, and routine maintenance.
NORAN System SIX Operation - 3.5 Days
This course is designed for both new and experienced NORAN System SIX users. The course emphasizes the theory of energy dispersive spectroscopy for bulk sample analysis and the operation of NORAN System SIX software by covering microanalysis theory, spectral acquisition, optimizing analysis setup, qualitative analysis, quantitative analysis, comparative analysis, image acquisition, spectral image extraction, spectral image-map extraction, compass-statistical analysis, feature sizing, and chemical typing and automation.
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