Presentation Profile
Advances in ICP: Novel Approach to Oil Analysis with Aqueous Calibration and Innovative Nebulization for Enhanced Performance
Currently Scheduled: 10/16/2024 - 10:00 AM - 11:10 AM
Room: Floral Hall A2
Main Author
Sergei Leikin - Texas Scientific Products
- Max Bonner - Bonner Analytical Testing
- Dion Tsourides - Pure Lithium
- Madeline Gozzi - Inorganic Ventures
Abstract:
Workshop includes three presentations, followed by a brief Q&A session.
Attendees are encouraged to bring up their own unique problems for open discussion.
1. Enhancing the Efficiency of ICP-OES Analysis of Challenging Samples
Dr. Max Bonner, CEO of Bonner Analytical Testing
10.00 AM - 10.20 AM
Analytical laboratories are challenged to ultimately balance the requirements of accuracy and sensitivity with respect to a robust and efficient ICP system. Besides spectral and chemical interferences the complex physical nature of sample matrices (e.g., suspended and dissolved solids, salts, and sucrose) remain challenging. Method development of a multi-element ICP-OES analysis with maximized linearity for environmental and industrial samples will be discussed. Modification at the instrument’s nebulizer to tackle a complex matrices of high suspended solids and high sucrose while maintaining the method’s initial purposes will be presented . Such modification reduces sample preparation measures and instrumentation downtime while providing a robust and efficient ICP system at a fraction of the cost.
2. From Brine to Battery - Taking oil field brines and creating Lithium Metal batteries on site!
Dion Tsourides , VP of Analytical Services at Pure Lithium
10.20 AM - 10.40 AM
The ability to convert oil field brines into the next generation Li Metal batteries will be discussed. An overview of the analytical tools used to achieve this low-cost, high-performance battery (with substantially lower environmental impact) will be presented. Specific highlights will be the use of advanced analytical spectroscopy (deep VUV ICP-OES), along with a “matrix flexible” sample introduction system capable of handling unprocessed oil field brines (30% TDS), high purity Li metal, and battery specific alloys with good overall analytical performance and minimum maintenance required.
3. Feasibility of ICP-OES Analysis of Metals and Sulfur in Oils Using Aqueous Based Standards
Madeline Gozzi, R&D Chemist at Inorganic Ventures
10.40 AM - 11.00 AM
The analysis of metals in oils by ICP-OES has depended on the quality of organometallic certified reference materials (CRMs). An innovative approach to instrument calibration using aqueous CRMs diluted in a new organic solvent has been investigated. This organic solvent allows for the miscibility of inorganic metals in dilute acid and is also employed to dilute the oil samples. The results of traditional organometallic CRMs are compared against aqueous based CRMs. The observed benefits of utilizing this innovative approach will be discussed, including the ability to ICP-OES analysis of Sulfur along with metals in Oils by the same method.
