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Journal Article 
Application of ICP-MS for the determination of trace metals in textiles 
Pranaityte, B; Padarauskas, A; Naujalis, E 
2007 
18 
3 
16-19 
English 
Sector field high-resolution inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) was developed for the determination of total amount of trace metals (Cd, Cr, Cu, Ni and Ph) in textiles after microwave-assisted acidic digestion of samples at 300 degrees C for 28 min. Spectral interferences arising from the plasma gases or the major components of the samples were identified and removed. Detection limits of the studied analytes were between 0.5 x 10(-11) g/g for Pb-208 and 8.5 x 10(-11) g/g for Cd-110. The method was applied in order to determine Cd, Cr, Cu, Ni and Pb in four textile samples using standard addition calibration technique. The accuracy of the proposed technique was checked against certified comparative reference material. Good agreement between the certified values and the concentrations measured was obtained. 
inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry; heavy metals; textile; products; whitewashed denim; spectrometry; industry; copper; iron