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Alternatively, press CTRL and the element from the periodic table to add the
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primary wavelength for the selected element to your method.
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The software can automatically determine and set the optimal operating
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conditions for each element. For detailed information on how to select the
conditions, see the MP Expert Help > Software > Worksheet Page > Conditions.
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Highlight the wavelength you wish to use from the list of
available wavelengths displayed. Click Add.
The element will appear in the table with the selected wavelength
and default settings selected.
Check that there are no interferents or other analytical lines
close to the selected analytical line. Their relative intensity will
govern how close the lines can be to each other. For example, if
your matrix contains an element that is not of analytical interest,
but is a potential interferent and has a line close to one of your
analytical lines, the concentration of that element in your matrix
will determine whether you need to choose another analytical
line.
Make any required adjustments to each element including
selecting a different wavelength, entering additional information
into the 'Label' column, selecting the type of sample (choose from
analyte, internal standard or interferent) and the type of
background correction is to be used.
Enable QC and/or IEC in the Configuration tab if these features
are going to be used. (Available only on the full version of the MP
Expert software.)
Click Conditions to modify both common settings for the run and
settings for each element. Nebulizer gas settings and viewing
positions can now be optimized.
Click QC (if enabled) to enter the method detection limits, select
the QC tests to be used and which error actions should be
performed if an error occurs.
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