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EPA Method 6020B (SW-846): Inductively Coupled Plasma – Mass Spectrometry
Applicability: EPA Method 6020B is an analytical method for determining trace metals in environmental samples using Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS). It’s applicable to various sample types, including groundwaters, surface waters, drinking waters, wastewaters, sludges, and soils.
Purpose: Method 6020B is designed to measure the concentrations of a wide range of metals in environmental samples, including those found in ground water, surface water, drinking water, wastewater, sludges, and soils.


