OVERVIEW OF AN INDUCTIVELY COUPLED PLASMA (ICP) SYSTEM

In search for newer analytical techniques that can meet the growing trend in the world of elemental analysis, theInductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) system is exploited. A cursory look at the driving forces behind this analytical tool and itsuse in series with other analytical tools with reference to some literature reports has been critically reviewed. Aspects ofmaintenance of the ICP system and metal speciation were also highlighted