RSC – J. Anal. At. Spectrom. latest articles- In situ Rb/Sr dating of potassium salt minerals (sylvite and carnallite) by 157 nm LA-ICP-MS/MS April 23, 2026J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6JA00085A, Communication Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Martin Kutzschbach, Tobias Erhardt, Michael Mertineit, Linda Marko, Michael Schramm, Lisa Richter, Wilhelm Nikonow, Wolfgang MüllerEvaporite deposits are of increasing societal importance as potential repositories for high-level radioactive waste and host lithologies […]Martin Kutzschbach
- Comparison and optimization of chromatographic separation methods for accurate measurement of antimony isotopic composition April 22, 2026J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6JA00044D, PaperJianfeng Liu, Shengliu Yuan, Wengang Liu, Wang ZHENG, Hongming Cai, Wei Yuan, Jiubin ChenAntimony (Sb) isotopes are robust and useful geochemical parameter for tracing sources of Sb and its transport and transformation in various environments. Accurate Sb isotope analysis necessitates rigorous offline chemical...The content of this RSS […]Jianfeng Liu
- Single-and dual-isotopic analysis using high-resolution continuum-source graphite-furnace molecular absorption. Strategies for data selection, processing, and modeling April 22, 2026J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6JA00062B, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Andre Luiz L. M. Souza, Maite Aramendía, Esperanza Garcia-Ruiz, Flávio V. Nakadi, Javier Resano, Martin ResanoThis work evaluates different strategies for data processing, aiming at achieving isotopic information via high-resolution continuum-source graphite-furnace […]Andre Luiz L. M. Souza
- Multi-information fusion of characteristic spectral lines for enhanced quantitative accuracy in laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy April 22, 2026J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6JA00043F, PaperYutao Huang, Yuan Liu, Xiaomei Lin, Jingjun Lin, Jiangfei Yang, Aiguo Tan, Keke Ma, Hongxiang Zhang, Nanqi RuanWhen employing Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) for the quantitative analysis of heavy metal elements in soil, conventional quantitative analysis methods typically rely solely on single spectral line intensity information.To cite […]Yutao Huang
- Optimization of mass-spectrometer acquisition parameters for trace element analysis by LA-ICP-MS using magnetic sector instrument Element2 April 22, 2026J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6JA00038J, PaperOlga Ilyinichna Okina, Kseniya Gennadievna Erofeeva, Alexander Sergeevich Dubenskiy, Anas Alexandrovich Karimov, Alexey Viktorovich IvanovAcquisition parameters for trace element analysis of minerals with the magnetic sector mass-spectrometer Element2 using laser ablation are discussed in the article. The main criteria for the parameters to be...The content of this […]Olga Ilyinichna Okina
- Atomic spectrometry update: review of advances in atomic spectrometry and related techniques April 20, 2026J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6JA90018F, Atomic Spectrometry UpdateE. Hywel Evans, Jorge Pisonero, Clare M. M. Smith, Rex N. TaylorThis review covers advances in atomic spectrometric techniques, including atomic emission, absorption, fluorescence and mass spectrometry. Material on speciation and coupled techniques is not covered as this is included in a separate ASU review.To […]E. Hywel Evans
- Analysis of HPGe gamma spectrum components and instrumental techniques for the optimization of spectrometric measurements April 19, 2026J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6JA00018E, Critical ReviewLahcen El AmriThe components of the gamma-ray spectrum measured with HPGe detectors and the associated instrumental and practical solutions.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of ChemistryLahcen El Amri
- Sensitive Determination of Biologically Important Transition Metals by ICP-QMS Using Micro-ultrasonic Single Droplet Nebulization April 17, 2026J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6JA00052E, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Yang Yu, Junhang Dong, Baoliang Zhong, Xiaoqing Jin, Zhujun Dai, Linjie Chen, Yu Li, Jing Chen, Huan Tian, Hongtao Zheng, Xing Liu, Zhenli ZhuThe determination of trace transition metals in biological samples […]Yang Yu
- Determination of organic arsenic acids by machine learning-assisted SERS on a silicon-modified coating of Fe3O4@Ag April 15, 2026J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6JA00017G, PaperZiqi Zhang, Jianrong Tian, Huaqing Ling, Zhixi Zhao, Shan Chen, Zulihaya Maimaiti, Yufang Ye, Qing Wang, Yongbin LiSurface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) is a highly promising technique for the detection and identification of arsenic speciation.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of […]Ziqi Zhang
- Measurements of M-shell fluorescence yields and Coster-Kronig transition probabilities for Bi and Th employing synchrotron radiation induced selective photoionization April 15, 2026J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6JA00069J, Paper Priya Priya, Harpreet Singh, Anil Kumar, Andreas-Germanos Karydas, Sanjiv PuriIn the present work, the M-shell fluorescence yields (ω3, ω4 and ω5) and Coster-Kronig (CK) transition probabilities (f45, f34, f35, f23, f24, f25) have been determined for Bi (Z=83) and...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The […]Priya Priya
- M6, a monazite reference material for fission-track thermochronology April 14, 2026J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6JA00010J, PaperJianzhang Pang, Yan Ma, Dewen Zheng, Weixing Li, Zhiyong Zhang, Jing Yang, Huiping Zhang, Ying Wang, Xi Ma, Jingxing Yu, Yizhou Wang, Chaopeng LiThe newly established monazite fission track (MFT), with its ultra-low closure temperature (25-45 ℃), offers a power tool for investigating the latest stage of […]Jianzhang Pang
- Interlaboratory comparison of XRF analysis on thin films, including alloys, oxides, multilayers, and a lithium-ion battery material April 13, 2026J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5JA00460H, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.André Wählisch, Cornelia Streeck, Yannick Philipp Stenzel, Sascha Nowak, Markus Osenberg, Ingo Manke, Michael Fartmann, Birgit Hagenhoff, Rainer Unterumsberger, Malte Wansleben, Lars Anklamm, Markus Krämer, Peter Gawlitza, Elena Blokhina, Burkhard BeckhoffWe report […]André Wählisch
- Matrix effect investigation and accurate microanalysis of Sn isotope in cassiterite and bronze by fsLA-MC-ICP-MS April 13, 2026J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6JA00080K, PaperDeyi Peng, Zhian Bao, Peng Liu, Wenqiang Yang, Kaiyun Chen, Honglin YuanThis study investigated matrix effects during in situ Sn isotope analysis using a femtosecond (fs) laser ablation system coupled to a multi-collector ICP-MS. Contrary to the common perception of “matrix-free”...The content of this RSS Feed (c) […]Deyi Peng
- Preparation of rutile reference materials for in-situ elemental and Hf–Ti isotopic microanalysis using Spark Plasma Sintering April 9, 2026J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5JA00425J, Technical NoteHong Liu, Zeng XianLi, Tao Luo, Liyuan Qing, Huang Lingyi, Wen Zhang, Ming Li, Zhenli Zhu, Zhaochu HuRutile is a crucial accessory mineral occurring in metamorphic, sedimentary, and magmatic rocks. It is widely utilized to investigate the sources of ore-forming materials and magmatic evolution processes through […]Hong Liu
- GX-5 calcite: a new matrix-matched reference material for in-situ LA-ICP-MS carbonate U–Pb geochronology April 9, 2026J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6JA00056H, PaperLili Gui, Xuesong Lu, Liangliang Zhang, Lin Jiang, Weiyan Chen, Jianxin Zhao, Yuexing Feng, Shaobo Liu, Xiao Yang, Hua Jiang, Yusheng Yan, Xiaomei WangIn situ laser ablation U–Pb dating of carbonate minerals has emerged as an important geochronological tool, providing direct temporal constraints for hydrocarbon accumulation, mineral […]Lili Gui
- A data-driven, post-acquisition quality diagnostic pipeline for isotope analysis by MC-ICP-MS April 9, 2026J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5JA00519A, PaperChufan Zhou, Qiang Huang, Yang Tang, Ying Zhong, Xinbin FengThe post-acquisition evaluation of data from multi-collector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (MC-ICP-MS) is a specialized but subjective process, relying on expert judgment to diagnose measurement quality.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI […]Chufan Zhou
- Simultaneous chemical separation of Ge and Sb from Sb-rich sulfide samples for isotopic analysis using MC-ICP-MS April 9, 2026J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5JA00510H, PaperMei Xiang, Yu-Miao Meng, Rui-Zhong Hu, Xiao-Wen Huang, Ting Zhou, Liang Qi, Shu-Xia Xu, Jin-Yong XuSimultaneous separation of Ge and Sb from Sb-rich sulfides is achieved by integrating liquid–liquid extraction with column purification.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation […]Mei Xiang
- Influence of laser wavelength (532 nm vs. 1064 nm) on plasma diagnostics and self-absorption in LIBS of titanium for automotive applications April 8, 2026J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5JA00514K, PaperSaba Sajid, Yasir Jamil, Hafeez Anwar, Muhammad Zafar IqbalComparative analysis of 532 nm and 1064 nm laser wavelengths for Ti, LIBS shows that 532 nm yields stronger emission and higher electron density, while self-absorption correction improves plasma parameter estimation for automotive applications.To cite this article before page […]Saba Sajid
- A comparative study of nanosecond laser wavelengths for improved LIBS analysis of soft tissues April 6, 2026J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5JA00479A, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Hana Kopřivová, Vojtěch Fedra, Jakub Buday, Daniel Holub, Petr Šperka, Lucie Vrlíková, Marcela Buchtová, Pavel Pořízka, Jozef KaiserNd:YAG ablation laser (1064, 532 and 266 nm) comparative performance study on soft biological tissues. […]Hana Kopřivová
- Fast and accurate diagnosis of electron temperature using a machine learning model trained with time-evolved plasma spectra April 6, 2026J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5JA00500K, PaperXianwang Li, Tie-Jun Wang, Hao Qin, Yaoxiang Liu, Yingxia Wei, Xiangyu Zhang, Jinshan Yang, Shaoming DongThe training dataset generated via the interpolation method exhibits highly consistent characteristics with experimentally measured data.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content […]Xianwang Li
- In situ Rb/Sr dating of potassium salt minerals (sylvite and carnallite) by 157 nm LA-ICP-MS/MS April 23, 2026
