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6 Components of Sample Introduction Systems

• Peristaltic Pump or Syringe Drive

• Nebulizer

• Spray Chamber

• Torch

• Cones / Interface

• Tubing

Cones / Interface • ICP-MS cones are usually Nickel coated with a Copper core • Platinum tipped cones are also available • Pt cones operate at a higher temperature. This helps reduce buildup from samples with high concentrations of total dissolved solids

• ICP-OES instruments have an interface that needs to be maintained