Laboratory Preparation Checklist

Issue

This article provides a comprehensive checklist for laboratory preparation when using Trace Elemental Analysis instruments. Proper preparation ensures accurate and reliable results, reduces contamination risks, and enhances overall laboratory efficiency.

Environment

• iCAP RQ
• iCAP Q
• iCAP Pro

Resolution

Follow the checklist below to ensure the laboratory is adequately prepared for using Trace Elemental Analysis instruments:

• Laboratory Apparatus:
  • Mettler Toledo NewClassic MS Semi-Micro Balance o Purpose: Sample Prep o Model No.: 11142056 o Catalog No.: 01-911-370 o Capacity: 120 g o Package: Each o Recommended Quantity: 1
•  Bottles, Flasks, and Storage Containers:
  • Thermo Scientific Nalgene LLDPE Tank with Cover o Purpose: Acid Bath Container o Model No.: 141000020 o Catalog No.: 14-831-330K o Capacity: 50 L o Package: Each o Recommended Quantity: 1 (Optional)
  • Thermo Scientific Nalgene Large Narrow-Mouth LDPE Bottles with Closure o Purpose: Diluent Storage; Waste Container o Model No.: 22020010 o Catalog No.: 02-923J o Capacity: 4 L o Package: Each o Recommended Quantity: 4
  • Thermo Scientific Nalgene Narrow-Mouth LDPE Bottles with Closure (1L, 500 mL, 250 mL) o Purpose: Solution Storage; Autosampler Rinse o Model No.: 20030032, 20039016, 20030008 o Catalog No.: 02-924-6F, 02-923-11G, 02-924-6D o Capacity: 1 L, 500 mL, 250 mL o Package: Pack of 6, Pack of 12, Pack of 12 o Recommended Quantity: 1 each
  • Corning Class A Reusable PMP Volumetric Flasks with Tapered PP Stopper (1 L, 100 mL, 50 mL) o Purpose: Solution and Sample Prep o Model No.: 5640P1L, 5640P100, 5640P50 o Catalog No.: 10-210-643, 10-210-640, 10-210-639 o Capacity: 1 L, 100 mL, 50 mL o Package: Case of 3, Case of 6, Case of 6 o Recommended Quantity: 1 each
  • Fisherbrand™ Polypropylene Disposable Beakers - 15 mL o Purpose: Dispensing Standards and SRMs o Model No.: FB012918 o Catalog No.: FB012918 o Capacity: 15 mL o Package: Case of 1000 o Recommended Quantity: 1
  • Fisherbrand™ Polystyrene Antistatic Weighing Dishes o Purpose: Sample Prep o Model No.: 08-732-113 o Catalog No.: 08-732-113 o Size: 3.5 in x 3.5 in o Package: Case of 500 o Recommended Quantity: 1
• Autosampler Vials and Bottles:
  • Fisherbrand™ Easy Reader™ Conical Polypropylene Centrifuge Tubes (15 mL, 50 mL) o Purpose: Autosampler vial (90 position racks, 21 position racks) o Model No.: 05-539-12, 05-539-6 o Catalog No.: 05-539-12, 05-539-6 o Capacity: 15 mL, 50 mL o Package: Case of 500 o Recommended Quantity: 1 (Optional)
  • VWR® Metal-Free Centrifuge Tubes, Polypropylene, Sterile (15 mL, 50 mL) o Purpose: Autosampler vial (90 position racks, 21 position racks) o Model No.: 89049-170, 89049-174 o Catalog No.: 89049-170, 89049-174 o Capacity: 15 mL, 50 mL o Package: Case of 500 o Recommended Quantity: 1 each
•  Pipettes and Pipette Tips:
  • Thermo Scientific Finnpipette F2 Adjustable-Volume Pipette o Purpose: Solution and Sample Prep o Model No.: 4642080, 4642090, 4642110 o Catalog No.: 14-386-319, 14-386-320, 14-386-322 o Capacity: 20-200 μL, 100-1000 μL, 1-10 mL o Package: Each o Recommended Quantity: 1 each
  • Thermo Scientific™ Finntip™ Pipette Specific Extended Length Pipette Tips (200 μL, 1000 μL, 10 mL) o Purpose: Solution and Sample Prep o Model No.: 9400133, 9401423, 94060970 o Catalog No.: 21-377-44, 21-377-601, 14-487-90 o Capacity: 200 μL, 1000 μL, 1 mL o Package: Case of 960, Case of 480, Pack of 100 o Recommended Quantity: 1 each (5 packs for 10 mL)
• Cleaning Supplies:
  • Kimberly-Clark Professional™ Kimwipes™ Delicate Task Wipers, 2-ply (16.6 x 14.7 in.) o Purpose: Cleaning o Model No.: 34721 o Catalog No.: 06-666-11 o Size: 16.6 in x 14.7 in o Package: Pack of 90 o Recommended Quantity: 5
  • Kimberly-Clark Professional™ Kimwipes™ Delicate Task Wipers, 1-ply (8.4 in x 4.4 in) o Purpose: Cleaning o Model No.: 34155 o Catalog No.: 06-666A o Size: 8.4 in x 4.4 in o Package: Pack of 280 o Recommended Quantity: 5
  • Thermo Scientific Nalgene Unitary LDPE Wash Bottle (500 mL) o Purpose: Cleaning and Rinsing o Model No.: 24020500 o Catalog No.: 03-409-10E o Capacity: 500 mL o Package: Pack of 4 o Recommended Quantity: 1 .
• Acids and Reagents:
  • Hydrochloric Acid (TraceMetal™ Grade) - 2.5 L o Purpose: Solution and Sample Prep; Labware Cleaning o Model No.: A508-P212 o Catalog No.: A508-P212 o Capacity: 2.5 L o Package: Each o Recommended Quantity: 1
  • Hydrochloric Acid (Optima™ Grade) - 500 mL o Purpose: Solution and Sample Prep o Model No.: A466-500 o Catalog No.: A466-500 o Capacity: 500 mL o Package: Each o Recommended Quantity: 1 (Optional)
  • Nitric Acid (TraceMetal™ Grade) - 2.5 L o Purpose: Solution and Sample Prep; Labware Cleaning o Model No.: A509P212 o Catalog No.: A509P212 o Capacity: 2.5 L o Package: Each o Recommended Quantity: 1
  • Nitric Acid (Optima™ Grade) - 500 mL o Purpose: Solution and Sample Prep o Model No.: A467-500 o Catalog No.: A467-500 o Capacity: 500 mL