Identifying and Reducing the Analytical Blank for Inorganic Trace Analysis
Thursday, June 26th, 2025.
15.00 -16.00 CEST / 09.00-10.00 EDT
The webinar is valuable for analysts and laboratory managers working in inorganic trace analysis laboratories (ICP-MS and ICP-OES). Limits of detection and reporting limits for trace analysis are a function of the instrument sensitivity and the analytical blank.
This webinar will discuss the components that contribute to the blank — including reagents, labware, lab environment, sample handling techniques and sample introduction) — and strategies to identify and reduce the blank.
For more information, please contact us at [email protected]
Presented By:
Dr Brad McKelvey
Dr Brad McKelvey has been with Seastar Chemicals in BC, Canada for over 28 years as quality assurance, regulatory affairs manager and senior research scientist. Brad's PhD in analytical chemistry and vast experience make him an expert in trace analysis by SF-ICP-MS, Q-ICP-MS and GFAAS, sample preparation, elemental contamination control, purification of liquid and solid reagents and quality assurance of analytical measurements.