One of the techniques used in elementary analysis in water analysis laboratories is the ICP-MS technique. This technique is intended for the analysis of inorganic elements. This technique is an analytical technique consisting of a combination of inductively coupled plasma (ICP) and mass spectrometry (MS).

ICP (Inductively Coupled Plasma, inductively coupled plasma) is a high temperature ion source, which breaks down, atomizes and ionizes the sample. MS (Mass Spectrometer) is a mass analyzer and separates all elements simultaneously, the ions are measured simultaneously with the mass detector, allowing analysis from low ppm (one millionth) to high ppm levels. During the analysis, the elements in the sample are ionized in ICP and sent to MS. Here it is separated and measured according to mass and load ratios.

Chemical elements consist of isotopes. For example, the calcium element has six different isotopes. With ICP-MS, the concentration of the technically most suitable isotope of the element is measured and the total element concentration is determined by normalizing the excess ratio of this isotope. In this method, the analysis process is fast and the cost is low.

The ICP-OES technique is another analytical technique consisting of a combination of inductively coupled plasma (ICP) and Optical Emission Spectrometry (OES). It is generally used for the determination of combined heavy metals.

This technique involves the excitation of the sample by argon plasma raised to 10 bin K by electromagnetic induction and detection of the elements present in the sample according to the specific wavelengths emitted. With this technique, many elements are analyzed in sediment, soil rock, industrial wastes, anode sludge, aluminum and magnesium anode, ore and pretreated enrichment products.

In the authorized laboratories, the elements are determined according to the ICP-OES and ICP-MS techniques in the framework of chemical tests. In these studies, the standards issued by domestic and foreign organizations are complied with.