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Analyte G2

	Poster: "Analysis of Basaltic Glass Standard Reference Materials using the Analyte.G2 Excimer Laser Ablation System and Quadrupole ICP-MS"
	Poster: "Optimizing Ablation Cells and Aerosol Transport Systems for Laser Ablation ICP-MS"
	Technical Note: Utilizing the 193nm Analyte G2 Excimer Laser Ablation System and the Agilent 7700 ICP-MS

Aridus II

	Poster: "Reduction of Oxide and Hydroxide Interferences on Low-Mass Rare Earth Elements and Platinum Using a Desolvating Nebulizer System with Quadrupole ICP-MS"
	Poster: "A Specialized Desolvating Nebulizer System for U-Series Dating with Multicollector ICP-MS"
	"Signal Enhancement and Solvent-Based Interference Reduction for Quad-ICP-MS with the CETAC Aridus II Desolvating Nebulizer System"
	"Use of the CETAC Aridus II Desolvating Nebulizer System with Multi-Collector ICP-MS"
	"Breakthrough in Sensitivity using a Large Interface Pump and New Sample Cone"
	Poster: "A Specialized Desolvating Nebulizer System for Isotope Ratio Measurements with Multi-Collector ICP-MS"
	Poster: "Improved Detection of Trace Elements in a Silicon Matrix Using a Desolvating Nebulizer System with ICP-MS"

Aspire

	"Sensitivity and Stability When Pumping the CETAC Aspire-400 PFA Nebulizer"
	Aspire-100 Technical Note

Automation

	Presentation: "Wine analysis - A unique system from preparation to measurement"
	"High Volume Sample Analysis with the Iris Intrepid II and the EXR-8 Extended Autosampler"
	Poster: "An Investigation into the use of Sample Introduction Accessories to Improve Organic Analysis on ICP"

ASX-8000

	Day-to-Day Reproducibility of the CETAC ASX‑8000 Autosampler
	The Effects of Syringe Speed on Peak Reproducibility (Precision) Using the CETAC ASX–8000 Autosampler

ASXPRESS PLUS

	Rapid-Throughput Analysis for EPA Methods 6010C, 200.7 and 200.8 by ICP-AES and ICP-MS
	Rapid-Throughput EPA 200.8 Analysis for Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectroscopy
	Poster: "A Technique for Improving Long-Term Stability in High Matrix Sample Analysis by ICP-MS"
	Rapid-Throughput Food Analysis by Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometry
	Rapid-Throughput Oils Analysis for Thermo iCAP ICP Atomic Emission Spectroscopy
	Rapid-Throughput Oils Analysis for PerkinElmer Optima ICP Atomic Emission Spectroscopy
	Rapid-Throughput Oils Analysis for Spectro Genesis/ARCOS ICP Atomic Emission Spectroscopy
	Rapid-Throughput Mining Analysis for Agilent Vista Pro ICP Atomic Emission Spectroscopy
	Rapid-Throughput Mining Analysis for Thermo iCAP ICP Atomic Emission Spectroscopy
	Benefits of a Segmented Washout Stream with Discrete Sample Introduction Systems for ICPMS
	Rapid-Throughput Soil Analysis by Thermo iCAP ICP Atomic Emission Spectroscopy
	Rapid-Throughput EPA 6010C Analysis by Thermo iCAP ICP Atomic Emission Spectroscopy

HGX-200

	"Improved Detection of Arsenic, Antimony, and Selenium Using the CETAC HGX-200 Hydride Generator with ICP-AES"
	"Enhanced Detection of Arsenic and Selenium Using the CETAC HGX-200 Hydride Generator with Quadrupole ICP-MS Detection"
	"Enhanced Detection of Mercury Using the CETAC HGX-200 Cold Vapor / Hydride Generator with Quadrupole ICP-MS Detection"

Laser Ablation

	Optical Attenuation of the LSX-213 G2
	Poster: "Calibration Strategies for LA-ICP-MS"
	"CETAC Laser Ablation Instruments are Easily Interfaced to Agilent ICP-MS"
	"Determination of Lead in Blood by Laser Ablation ICP-TOF-MS Analysis of Blood Spotted and Dried on Filter Paper: A Feasability Study"
	"Lasers in Forensic Chemistry: Analysis of Micro Evidence"
	"Depth Profiling of Materials and Coatings by Laser Ablation ICP-MS"
	Poster: Elemental Spatial Distribution in Horse Mussel Modiolus modiolus Shells by Laser Ablation-Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry
	Poster: "Comparison of Laser Ablation of Bird Feathers Using 266nm and 213nm Lasers"

LSX-213

	Optical Attenuation of the LSX-213 G2
	Poster: Characterization of the Frames Cell and its Application to Mapping
	Poster: Quantitative Mapping of Printed Inks by LA-ICP-MS
	Poster: "Rapid age determination of oysters using shell Mg/Ca ratios"
	Characterizing forensic material: Auto Paint Analysis using the LSX-213 Laser Ablation system
	Identification of Impurities in Industrial Quartz Using the LSX-213 Depth Profiling Method
	"Studies of Otolith Reference Materials Using LA-ICP-MS"
	"iCAP 6500 Series ICP Spectrometer with CETAC Laser LSX213 for Determination of the Detection Limit of Titanium in Plastic samples"
	"Quantitative Analysis of Polypropylene by LA-ICP-OES"
	Poster: "Use of Cold Cell Assisted LA-ICP-MS to Detect Semiconductor Nanocrystals Metals Accumulated in Tissues of Exposed Animals"
	Poster: "Line Scan Methods for Quantitative Analysis of Teeth, Otolith, and Banded Iron by LA-ICP-MS"
	Poster: "Comparison of Thermoelectrically Cooled Cryocell Assisted LA-ICP-MS and Liquid ICP-MS Analysis of Metals in Kidney and Liver Samples from Beached Porpoise Carcass"

LSX-500

	"Elemental Analysis of Human Hair by LA-ICP-MS"
	"Direct Elemental Analyses of Ink on Paper by Laser Ablation ICP-MS"
	Poster: "Laser Ablation ICP-MS Analyses of Geological Materials"
	Poster: "Laser Ablation GC-MS: New Instrument Interface for In Situ Analysis of Volatile Organic Compounds"
	Poster: "In situ Elemental Analysis of Frog Eggs and Oocytes by LA-ICP-MS"

M-7600

Water
	Coastal Seawater in 90s (BCR-579)
		Method Detection Limits
	Coastal Seawater Ultra-Trace (BCR-579)
		Method Detection Limits
	Industrial Sludge (SRM 2782)
		Method Detection Limits
Posters and Presentations
	Poster: Mercury in Fish Tissue – A Comparative Analysis
	Poster: Comparison of CVAFS with a new CVAA Instrument for the Measurement of Hg in Industrial Sludge

M-8000

Method Detection Limits
	EPA Method 1631
Foodstuffs
	Rice Flour (SRM-1568a)
Soils and Sediments
	Montana Soil (SRM-2710)
Water
	Bottled Water (1631)
	Coastal Seawater (BRC-579)
	Coastal Seawater (BRC-579) (Gold-Trap Method)
		Method Detection Limit
	Water (SRM-1641c)
	Industrial Sludge (SRM 2782)
		Method Detection Limit
Posters and Presentations
	Poster: Mercury in Fish Tissue – A Comparative Analysis
	Poster: Comparison of CVAFS with a new CVAA Instrument for the Measurement of Hg in Industrial Sludge
	Poster: Mercury Concentration in Fish Oil Supplements by CVAFS
	Poster: "Low-level Mercury Determination in Wastewater Effluent Using CVAFS"
	Poster: "Total Mercury Assessment at the Low-Level in Coastal Seawater and Similar Sample Types, CVAFS: Clean-Room Techniques with Minimal Cost"
	Poster: "Total Mercury Measurement in Fish Tissue, CVAAS and CVAFS: Knowing the Determanitive Technique that Fits Your Application"

Marin-5

	Poster: Introduction of Naphtha Using an Enhanced Temperature Controlled Nebulizer System with ICP-AES Detection
	Poster: "Use of an Enhanced Nebulizer System for Direct Analysis of Volatile Organic Solvents by ICP-AES"
	"Improved Detection for Axial-Viewing ICP-ES with the CETAC Marin-5 Enhanced Nebulizer System"
	"Improved Trace Element Detection for ICP-AES with the CETAC Marin-5 Enhanced Nebulizer System"
	Poster: "A New Enhanced Nebulizer System for Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometry"
	Poster: "A New Enhanced Nebulizer System for ICP-AES and ICP-MS"

SPR-IDA Reagent

	Application Note: Use of the SPR-IDA Reagent for the Determination of Trace Metals in a Coastal Seawater Reference Material
	Poster: "A Batch-Mode Chelating Reagent for Seawater Analysis with Quadrupole ICP-MS"

U5000AT⁺

	"Enhanced Detection of Trace Elements Using a Microwave Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometer (MP-AES) Coupled with an Ultrasonic Nebulizer"
	"Detection of Trace Elements in High-Purity Sulfuric Acid Using Ultrasonic Nebulization with ICP-AES Detection"
	Poster: Use of Enhanced Nebulizer Systems for Very Hard Water Analysis Using ICP-AES Detection
	"Principle of Operation & Detection Limits"
	"Short-Term and Long-Term Stability"
	"Determination of Trace Elements in a Natural Water Sample Using Ultrasonic Nebulization with ICP-AES"
	"Enhanced Trace Element Detection for ICP-OES with Ultrasonic Nebulization"
	"Enhanced Elemental Detection for Axial-Viewing (ICP-OES)with Ultrasonic Nebulization"
	"Enhanced Arsenic Detection in a Biological Sample for Axial-Viewing (ICP-OES) With Ultrasonic Nebulization"
	"The iCAP 6000 Series ICP with Ultrasonic Nebuliser Accessory"
	"The Investigation of Boron Measurement"
	Poster: "Optimization of Major and Trace Elements Determination in Acid Mine Drainage Water Samples by USN-ICP-OES"
	"CETAC U-5000AT+ Ultrasonic Nebulizer with ICP-OES"

U6000AT⁺

	"Signal Enhancement and Interference Reduction for Quadrupole ICP-MS"
	"Measurement of Silicon in Methyl Isobutyl Ketone (MIBK) using Ultrasonic Nebulization with Membrane Desolvation and ICP-AES Detection"
	"Analysis of Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) using Ultrasonic Nebulization with Membrane Desolvation and Quadrupole ICP-MS Detection"
	"Determination of Wear-Metals in Lubricating Oil Using Ultrasonic Nebulization/Membrane Desolvation with ICP-AES Detection"
	"The Analysis of Trace Elements in Boric Acid by ICP-MS"

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