Issue 7, 2008

The resonance ionization mass spectrometer RELAX, specialises in isotopic analysis of early solar system materials. Images reproduced courtesy of NASA-JPL-Caltech, Sarah Crowther, Paul Crowther and Torsten Henkel.
DOI: 10.1039/B802899K

Issue 7, inside 2008

This cover artwork illustrates the use of HILIC-ICP-MS to study intracellular metabolism of cisplatin in cancer cells. Artwork by Michael Munkholm, reproduced by permission of Erik Björn.
DOI: 10.1039/B809919G

Issue 6, 2008

This cover illustrates an insight into the common work at synchrotron facilities: Assembling the Synchrotron Radiation µ-Wavelength-Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometer (SR-µWDXRF@ISASLine) at beamline 2 of DELTA synchrotron facility in Dortmund, Germany. Image reproduced by permission of Alex von Bohlen.
DOI: 10.1039/B804010A

Issue 5, 2008

This cover illustrates four Perspective articles that describe the pioneering work of several scientists and companies who have had a strong and indelible impact on the field of ICP-MS. Reproduced by permission of the corresponding authors.
DOI: 10.1039/b805976b

Issue 4, 2008

A microscope view of an ensemble of cells whose surface receptors have been stained by an antibody labeled with a metal-containing polymeric tag suitable for ICP-MS detection. Reproduced by permission of Isaac Herrera, Serguei Vorobiev and Vladimir Baranov.
DOI: 10.1039/b710510j

Issue 3, 2008

The image depicts a distorted view of the Periodic Table showing the elements that are important from both a biomedical and environmental health perspective, with lead the major focus. The amount of lead in biological reference materials, such as bone, can be certified by isotope dilution ICP-MS, via the equation shown. Reproduced by permission of Patrick Parsons and the Wadsworth Center.
DOI: 10.1039/b710808g

Issue 2, 2008

Image depicts a new method for separating Rb and Sr using ETV-ICP-MS.  Reproduced by permission of James A. Holcombe.
DOI: 10.1039/b709089g

Issue 1, 2008

Image shows a novel introduction of aerosol into flame AAS; a stainless steel plate is put on the top of the flame burner in the middle to form a flame-free zone which lowers the temperature of the flame furnace and facilitates the online atom trapping process.  Reproduced by permission of Xiandeng Hou.
DOI: 10.1039/b713137b