With what and how many times to i have to dilute my concentratded samples before ICP-OES analysis?

Edzani Mukonazwothe @Edzani-Mukonazwothe

04 May 2023 0 8K Report

how many times do I dilute my concentrated samples before ICP-OES analysis? For example, do I use 2% nitric acid for the dilution of my wastewater samples? and how many times?

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