Iron (Fe) and manganese (Mn) with ICP-AES
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08/07/2025
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Known issues with the parameter and/or important method changes
No problems reported.
Current method of measurement
The method was cancelled by the end of 2015. Samples taken from January 2016 are analysed with ICP-MS.
Previous methods
2000 10 – 2015 12
Method: ICP (Inductively coupled plasma), SS-EN ISO 11885:2009.
Instruments: VarianVista AX and PerkinElmer OPTIMA 2100 (since 2008)
1994-01 – 2000-09
Method: ICP (Inductively coupled plasma).
Instrument: Jobin Yvon JY 24.1980-1982
1983-01 – 1993-12
Method: Atom absorption (flame).
Instrument: Varian AA 1475
1978-01 – 1982-12
Method: Atom absorption (flame).
Instrument: PerkinElmer AA Modell 303.
Contact
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Karin Wallman, quality manager at the geochemical laboratory