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Analysis of Several Challenging Elements in Petroleum Products by ICP-MS
Currently Scheduled: 10/14/2025 - 9:30 AM - 9:55 AM
Room: Wisteria
Main Author
Aaron Hineman - PerkinElmer
Abstract:
ASTM method D8110-17 details the analysis of trace contaminants such as Al, Ca, Cu, Fe, Pb, Mg, and K in light distillate products. However, other metals are also of interest and D8110-17 does provide method development flexibility to include additional elements. Challenges in analyzing petroleum products include volatility, carbon buildup, contamination, and spectral interferences. Contamination with common elements, such as Si, P and S, of solvents used to dilute petroleum samples before analysis can affect their levels of detection. However, the biggest challenges are spectral interferences. Fortunately, with the latest technological advancements in ICP-MS these challenges can be overcome. This work presents data for the analysis of Si, P, S, As and Hg in petroleum products in addition to D8110-17 method data.
