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Journal Article 
Progress of laser ionization mass spectrometry for elemental analysis - A review of the past decade 
Lin, Y; Yu, Q; Hang, Wei; Huang, B 
2010 
1 
Spectrochimica Acta Part B: Atomic Spectroscopy
ISSN: 0584-8547 
65 
11 
871-883 
WOS:000287951000001 
Mass spectrometry using a laser ionization source has played a significant role in elemental analysis. Three types of techniques are widely used: high irradiance laser ionization mass spectrometry is capable of rapid determination of elements in solids; single particle mass spectrometry is a powerful tool for single particle characterization; and resonance ionization mass spectrometry is applied for isotope ratio measurements with high sensitivity and selectivity. In this review, the main features of the laser ablation process and plasma characterization by mass spectrometry are summarized. Applications of these three techniques for elemental analysis are discussed. (C) 2010 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. 
High irradiance laser ionization; Resonance ionization; Mass spectrometry; Elemental analysis; Single particle analysis