This recorded presentation explains how collision and reaction cells for ICP-MS work, from first principles. It describes the nature and origin of polyatomic interferences in ICP-MS, details the history of development of collision/reaction cell technology, gives backgound on the theory of interference removal mechanisms, and provides example applications, highlighting the relative merits and drawbacks of different reagent gases and operation approaches.

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"Great presentation! I highly recommend this 30 minute slide show ... to those new to collision/reaction cell technology. It [is] presented in a clear and objective manner..."

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