Glow discharge mass spectrometry, lead analysis

In the last decade or two, the advent of new instrumentation directed at elemental analysis has provided fertile new ground for expanded use of isotope dilution. Glow discharge mass spectrometry is in many ways the modem replacement for spark source and has similar impediments to ready application of isotope dilution. A recent report of Barshick et al. describes assaying lead in oil residues using the technique [21]. The obstacles spark source and glow discharge mass spectrometry both present to ready use of isotope dilution make it unlikely that widespread application of the technique will occur in conjunction with them. 

Everts I., Milton D. and Mason R. (1991) Trace element analysis in body fluids by glow discharge mass spectrometry a study of lead mobilization by the drug cis-platin, Biol Mass Spcctrom 20 153-159. 

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