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Table 1 Optimized values of Finnigan Element 2 with Apex Q introduction system

From: Low-level 226Ra determination in groundwater by SF-ICP-MS: optimization of separation and pre-concentration methods

Instrumental parameters

Gas flow (L min−1)

Sample

0.875

Auxiliary

0.2–0.3

Cool

16

RF power (W)

1250

Torch position

Optimized daily

Interface cones

Nikel

Acquisition parameters

Resolution

300

Number of run

3

Number of passes

3

Samples per peak

50

Mass window (%)

40

Integration window (%)

100

Sample time (s)

0.5

Acquisition time (s)

10

Apex Q parameters

Spray chamber temperature (°C)

100

Peltier-cell condenser temperature (°C)

2

N2

On