Lab glossary
Polyatomic interference
In ICP-MS, an ion formed from argon, acids or the matrix that has the same nominal mass as the analyte, e.g. ⁴⁰Ar³⁵Cl⁺ at m/z 75 (arsenic).
- Also: molecular interference
- Also: spectroscopic interference (ICP-MS)
In ICP-MS, an ion formed from argon, acids or the matrix that has the same nominal mass as the analyte, e.g. ⁴⁰Ar³⁵Cl⁺ at m/z 75 (arsenic).