Trace Element Analysis

Creative Proteomics provides high-quality trace element analysis (TEA) service based on advanced mass spectrometry facilities and technologies to solve the technical challenges you encounter in research projects and help you deepen your R&D.

Trace elements, in analytical chemistry, are substances with an average concentration of less than 100 ppm. In geochemistry, a substance with a concentration of less than 0.1% of the rock composition. Trace element analysis can determine most elements of the Periodic Table in a wide range of solid, liquid, and gas samples. Fast and accurate TEA can help scientists conduct research in various fields such as environmental analysis, agriculture, industry, pharmaceuticals, and food. The detection steps of trace elements are very complicated, requiring delicate operations and professional instruments from early sampling to post-testing.

Service Content of Trace Element Analysis

Creative Proteomics has a range of advanced inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). We can provide you with sub-ppm to ppt TEA services using single-stage quadrupole ICP-MS (SQ-ICP-MS). Similarly, we can also use the inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer (iCAP RQ ICP-MS) with high anti-interference ability to provide you with ppt-level detection services for low-mass elements such as Li, Be, and B. Finally, our multi-receiver inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer (MC-ICP-MS) enables the dating of rocks, minerals, sediments, and fossils, providing high-precision, high-sensitivity analysis for the earth sciences.

Mass Spectrometry Facilities and Projects

Thermo Scientific™ iCAP™ TQ ICP-MS

Thermo Scientific™ Triton Plus™ MC ICP-MS

Thermo Scientific™ ELEMENT 2™/ ELEMENT XR™ HR ICP-MS

Requirements for Samples

• Creative Proteomics accepts samples including but not limited to biochemistry, medicine, food, semiconductor, geology, and other fields.
• Please consult our staff for the specific requirements of each sample.

Deliverables

• Experimental steps
• Relevant mass spectrometry parameters
• Details of the identified phosphorylation sites
• Mass spectrometry images
• Raw data

Advantages of Trace Element Analysis

• The detection limit can be as low as the ppt level.
• Low consumption of samples and high output data.
• High flexibility in combination with customer needs.
• Provide services from single to multi-element analysis.
• High anti-interference capability and realistic and valid data.

Service Process

Creative Proteomics has built a complete mass spectrometry platform and has accumulated extensive experience. If you are interested in our trace element analysis service, please contact us today for more details.