Journal of Analytical Science and Technology

Table 1 Instrumental setting and operational parameters

From: Sm-Nd isotopic analysis of mixed standard solutions by multi-collector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry: evaluations on isobaric interference correction of Nd isotopic composition and external calibration of Sm/Nd ratio

RF forward power	1200 W
RF reflected power	< 2 W
Cooling gas	15 L/min
Auxiliary gas	0.75 - 0.80 L/min
Sample gas	0.985 - 0.990 L/min
Extraction	−2 kV
Focus	−0.654 kV
Acceleration voltage	10 kV
Interface cones	Nickel
Spray chamber	Quartz dual cyclonic
Nebulizer	ESI PFA MicroFlow
Sample uptake rate	100 μL/min
Instrumental resolution	ca. 400
Mass analyzer pressure	2.9 × 10^-9 mbar

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