Analysis of Trace Elements in Water by EPA 200.8 Analyses

This application note describes the methodology and use of the Shimadzu ICPMS-2030 ICP mass spectrometer for the analysis of trace elements in drinking and fresh waters following the EPA 200.8 method. This method is used for analysis of wastewater. Here Shimadzu demonstrates the stability and sensitivity of the ICPMS-2030 for EPA 200.8 analyses. The Shimadzu ICPMS-2030 meets or exceeds all of the analytical requirements established in EPA Method 200.8. When equipped with an AS-10 autosampler and the Internal Standard Addition kit, the instrument is capable of handling large sample sets with ease and simplicity.