Osmora Scientific Glossary
ICP-MS
Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry — an analytical technique that ionises a sample in a high-temperature plasma and sorts ions by mass-to-charge ratio to measure elements at low levels.
In plain language
A technique for measuring trace elements such as certain metals.
Why it matters in research
It underlies elemental-impurity measurements.
Where you’ll encounter it
Referenced with heavy-metals / elemental-impurity results.
Related terms
Mass Spectrometry Mass To Charge Ratio