Specifications Table

Product Name – Yttrium, plasma standard solution, Specpure®, Y 10,000µg/ml
Quantity/Pack Size – 500ml, 50ml, 100ml
Form – Liquid (aqueous solution in nitric acid)
Grade – Specpure® (ultra-high purity, <10 ppb trace metal impurities)
Application – ICP-OES, ICP-MS, AAS calibration; trace analysis in environmental, geological, and metallurgical samples

Product Overview

This Yttrium plasma standard solution (10,000µg/ml) is manufactured under stringent Specpure® protocols to ensure exceptional purity and consistency for demanding spectroscopic applications. Dissolved in ultra-pure nitric acid (≤2% v/v), the solution minimizes matrix effects and background interference, making it ideal for calibration curves in ICP-OES, ICP-MS, and atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS). The Specpure® grade guarantees trace metal impurities below 10 ppb, with each batch accompanied by a certificate of analysis (CoA) for full traceability. The solution’s stability is validated for ≥24 months when stored unopened at 15–25°C, while the amber HDPE bottle with tamper-evident seal prevents contamination and photodegradation. Compatible with most autodiluters and autosamplers, this standard eliminates the need for in-house preparation, reducing procedural errors and lab downtime. Its homogeneous composition ensures reproducible results across low-ppb to high-ppm concentrations, critical for research requiring NIST-traceable references.

FAQs

1. What is the shelf life of this Yttrium plasma standard after opening?

Once opened, the solution remains stable for 12 months if stored at 15–25°C in the original bottle with the cap tightly sealed. Avoid repeated exposure to air to prevent oxidation or concentration changes due to evaporation.

2. Can this standard be used for ICP-MS analysis without further dilution?

The 10,000µg/ml concentration is typically too high for direct ICP-MS use and requires dilution to ppb levels (e.g., 1:10,000) to avoid detector saturation. Always validate dilution protocols with your instrument’s linear range.

3. Is this solution compatible with organic solvents like methanol or acetone?

No, this aqueous standard is stabilized in nitric acid and not tested for solubility or stability in organic solvents. Mixing may cause precipitation or concentration shifts, compromising accuracy.

4. How does Specpure® grade differ from standard analytical-grade Yttrium solutions?

Specpure® standards undergo additional purification steps to reduce trace metal impurities to <10 ppb, whereas analytical-grade solutions may contain up to 100 ppb impurities. This makes Specpure® ideal for ultra-trace analysis where background interference is critical.

5. What documentation is provided with each batch for quality assurance?

Every bottle includes a certificate of analysis (CoA) with lot-specific data: exact concentration, impurity profile (via ICP-MS), expiration date, and storage conditions. Traceability to NIST SRMs is documented for key elements.