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| Author |
Lindner, H.; Bogaerts, A. |
| Title |
Multi-element model for the simulation of inductively coupled plasmas : effects of helium addition to the central gas stream |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
Year  |
2011 |
Publication |
Spectrochimica acta: part B : atomic spectroscopy |
Abbreviated Journal |
Spectrochim Acta B |
| Volume |
66 |
Issue |
6 |
Pages |
421-431 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
| Abstract |
A model for an atmospheric pressure inductively coupled plasma (ICP) is developed which allows rather easy extension to a variable number of species and ionisation degrees. This encompasses an easy calculation of transport parameters for mixtures, ionisation and heat capacity. The ICP is modeled in an axisymmetric geometry, taking into account the gas streaming into a flowing ambient gas. A mixture of argon and helium is applied in the injector gas stream as it is often done in laser ablation ICP spectrometry. The results show a strong influence of the added helium on the center of the ICP, which is important for chemical analysis. The length of the central channel is significantly increased and the temperature inside is significantly higher than in the case of pure argon. This means that higher gas volume flow rates can be applied by addition of helium compared to the use of pure argon. This has the advantage that the gas velocity in the transport system towards the ICP can be increased, which allows shorter washout-times. Consequently, shorter measurement times can be achieved, e.g. for spatial mapping analyses in laser ablation ICP spectrometry. Furthermore, the higher temperature and the longer effective plasma length will increase the maximum size of droplets or particles injected into the ICP that are completely evaporated at the detection site. Thus, we expect an increase of the analytical performance of the ICP by helium addition to the injector gas. |
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Place of Publication |
Oxford |
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Wos |
000293488700003 |
Publication Date |
2011-04-20 |
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| ISSN |
0584-8547; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
3.241 |
Times cited |
28 |
Open Access |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 3.241; 2011 IF: 2.876 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:90190 |
Serial |
2209 |
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