PGM (Platinum-Group Metals) Samples: Stabilization & Washout Problems on ICP-MS

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In this episode of Bench Boost, our team reviews the challenges and solutions related to measuring Platinum Group Metals (PGMs) using ICP Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS). We discuss issues like signal stabilization, sample preparation, and washout problems. They provide practical tips such as the importance of proper sample preparation, ensuring the correct use and aging of Aqua Regia, managing signal stabilization through appropriate tubing and rinse solutions, and effective strategies for washing out platinum group metals. The episode highlights how these metals, due to their unique properties, often require specialized techniques for accurate analysis.