I need to analyse the trace elements in urine samples by ICP MS. Can I simply acidify them with 2% HNo3 and go for 1:10 dilution or should I go for microwave digestion.Any suggestions...
The sample can be diluted with HNO3 and spiked with internal standards. It is not mandatory to use microwave for sample digestion. You should add oxygen to the nebulizer gas to remove carbon soot deposited on the sampler cone.