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AGDB measured parameter: Pt_ppm_FA_MS

Platinum, in parts per million by weight, by NiS fire assay and inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy

Reference for the analytical method

Author Arbogast, Belinda F., editor
Year 1996
Title Analytical methods manual for the Mineral Resource Surveys Program, U.S. Geological Survey
Series Open-File Report
Issue 96-525
Pages xi, 248 leaves; 28 cm
URL http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/publication/ofr96525
Notes This edition replaces the methods portion of Open-file report 90-668 published in 1990 -- Introduction. Includes bibliographical references.
Organization USGS-BGC

Other parameters measuring Pt

Parameter Description
Pt_ppm_ES_SQ Platinum, in parts per million by weight, by semi-quantitative visual 6-step or direct reader direct-current arc emission spectrography
Pt_ppm_FA_AA Platinum, in parts per million by weight, by PbO fire assay and flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry
Pt_ppm_FA_ES Platinum, in parts per million by weight, by PbO fire assay and quantitative direct-current arc emission spectrography
Pt_ppm_FA_MS Platinum, in parts per million by weight, by NiS fire assay and inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy
Pt_ppm_MS_AR_P Platinum, in parts per million by weight, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion with aqua regia