Metal oxide samples, such as ceramics, can be difficult to decompose with acid in an open system.
In this example, the zirconia refractory brick was decomposed using a closed pressure vessel made of a fluoropolymer and analyzed using an ICP emission spectrometer.

Quantitative Analysis Results of Zirconia Refractory Brick (% concentration in solid)

Quantitative Analysis Results of Zirconia Refractory Brick(% concentration in solid)

ICP Optical Emission Spectrometer

ICP Optical Emission Spectrometer

The ICP-7510 boasts high speed and high resolution, and features twin sequential monochromators that enhance the speed to yield semi-quantitative values in approximately three minutes for the qualitative analysis of 72 elements. The analysis of metals, rare earths, and soils requires high wavelength resolution.
The ICP-7510 achieves unparalleled 0.0045 nm (4960/mm) ultra-high resolution. Batch analysis from ppb to percent levels offers easy analysis from principal components to trace elements.