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To compensate for spectral interferences, use Background Correction,
Interelement Correction (IEC), or Multi-component Spectral Fitting
(MSF). Confirm using interference check standards.
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To compensate for matrix effects, use internal standardization.
Instrument Settings for Aqueous Solutions
For Cross-Flow Nebulizers
Nebulizer Flow:
RF power
Auxiliary Flow:
Plasma Flow:
Sample Flow Rate:
Equilibration Time:
Torch Position
For Meinhard Nebulizers
Nebulizer Flow:
RF power
Auxiliary Flow:
Plasma Flow:
Sample Flow Rate:
Equilibration Time:
Torch Position
Setting Instrument Parameters
Aqueous
0.6 L/min
1500 watts
0.2 L/min
8 L/min
1.5 to 2.5 mL/min
8 sec
-3
Aqueous
0.7 L/min
1500 watts
0.2 L/min
8 L/min
1.0 to 2.5 mL/min
8 sec
-3
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