Iron (Fe) and manganese (Mn) with ICP-AES

Last changed: 21 May 2021

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

1987-01 – 1982-12
Method: Atom absorption (flame).
Instrument: PerkinElmer AA Modell 303.