System and method of determining trace elements in high viscosity liquids, and powders, utilizing laser-ablation

摘要

Disclosed are a laser ablation system and method for determining the presence of trace elements in liquid samples such as oils, and/or in powder samples. A sample containing microporous membrane is utilized to prevent "splashing", "splattering" and/or "scattering" of liquid and/or powder sample when laser contained sample effectively "nebulizing" energy is applied. The present invention is typically used in combination with an inductively coupled plasma and a detector system, such as an Atomic Emission Spectrometer or Mass Spectrometer.