TMC ICP-MS ICP Test - 50 Plus Elements

Mass spec ICP test

Easy, fast and accurate

Detection level 1000 times higher than ICP-OES test

Less Interference

The mass spectrometry approach used in ICP-MS is less prone to spectral interferences that can affect ICP-OES. This is because ICP-MS measures the mass of ions, which can be distinguished more precisely than the wavelength of light measured in ICP-OES.

Consistency

ICP-MS operates effectively across a broad range of concentrations, maintaining accuracy and precision even in samples with highly variable element concentrations. The method used allows for a much higher degree of consistency even between different samples of the same batch.

Lower Detection Limits

ICP-MS can detect elements at much lower concentrations (parts per trillion) compared to the parts per billion typically achievable with ICP-OES. This sensitivity allows for more accurate measurements of trace elements even in very dilute samples.

Simple to understand results with easy-to-read traffic light system

If a value is highlighted yellow, the element is under the recommended levels. If it is
highlighted in red the element is over the recommended levels. View the composition of your water samples broken down by each element including personalised recommendations and alerts through a simple interface to track your elements’ levels overtime.

How water is tested

A water sample is injected into a plasma chamber that is approximately 10,000 degrees.
This extreme temperature breaks everything in the sample apart into the basic elements. Every element is released at a specific wavelength.

With ICP-OES (Optical Emission Spectroscopy) we can then tell the concentration of the element by how much energy is released at that specific wavelength. ICP-MS goes
further and measures the mass of ions in each element making it 1000x more precise and reliable than basing results on measuring energy released at specific wavelength.
ICP-MS is generally considered more reliable and consistent than ICP-OES. It is more
precise due to the more advanced technology used.

50+ Elements Tested

1. Ca - Calcium
2. Mg – Magnesium
3. K – Potassium
4. Cl** – Chlorine
5. Na – Sodium
6. S – Sulphur
7. Sr – Strontium
8. B – Boron
9. Br – Bromine**
10. Co – Cobalt
11. Cr – Chromium
12. Fe – Iron
13. I – Iodine**
14. Li – Lithium**
15. Mn – Manganese
16. Mo – Molybdenum
17. P – Phosphorus
18. Ni – Nickel
19. V – Vanadium
20. Zn – Zinc

21. Ag – Silver
22. Al – Aluminium
23. As – Arsenic
24. Au – Gold
25. Ba – Barium
26. Be – Beryllium
27. Cd – Cadmium
28. Ce – Cerium
29. Cs – Caesium
30.Cu – Copper
31. Dy – Dysprosium
32. Er – Erbium
33. Eu – Europium
34. Ga – Gallium
35. Ho – Holmium
36. Ir – Iridium
37. La – Lanthanum
38. Nb – Niobium
39. Nd – Neodymium
40.Os – Osmium

41. (PO4)* – Phosphate
42. Pb – Lead
43. Pd – Palladium
44. Pr – Praseodymium
45. Pt – Platinum
46. Rb – Rubidium
47. Re – Rhenium
48.Ru – Ruthenium
49. Sb – Antimony
50.Se – Selenium
51. Si – Silicon**
52. Sm – Samarium
53. Sn – Tin
54. Ta – Tantalum
55. Te – Tellurium
56. Th – Thorium
57. Ti - Titanium
58.U – Uranium
59. W – Tungsten
60.Zr - Zirconium

What are the detection levels?

Detection limits are the smallest amount of the element being tested that the ICP can see. For example, in a Fresh Water sample, we can find Calcium,
Ca, at 3.349 ppb or micrograms/l (μg/l) whereas in ICP-OES you are only going to get mg/l (ppm). That means we can tell you how much Calcium is in your water down to 3.3 parts per billion.

When will I get the results?

TMC ships to the ICP-Analysis certified lab in the US several times a week from both
London and Lisbon. We aim to provide you the results via the app or online area in the
shortest possible time.

Results should be visible within 4-7 working days after the sample is received by TMC.