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Mass spectrometers, as crucial instruments in the field of analytical science, have a long-standing history and continue to evolve through ongoing innovation. Since the advent of the parabolic spectrograph in 1912 (detailed in the appendix), mass spectrometry has been widely applied across numerous fields, including physics, analytical chemistry, and forensic science. This article aims to provide readers new to mass spectrometry with a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of the instrument's components, working principles, and key ion source technologies, enabling a better appreciation of this powerful analytical tool.

The article provides a detailed technical explanation of Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS), covering its principles, components, operation process, potential interferences, and common troubleshooting issues when analyzing elemental composition of samples.

The article provides an overview of the working principles and applications of Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS), including plasma generation methods, mass spectrometry analysis principles, and its applications in analyzing metal impurities, trace elements in mining samples, and trace heavy metal elements in biochemical samples.