Research Article

Evaluation of Trace Metal Levels in Tissues of Two Commercial Fish Species in Kapar and Mersing Coastal Waters, Peninsular Malaysia

Table 1

ICP-MS operating conditions and performance.

PerformanceOperating condition

RF Generator40 MHz
RF Power1000 W
Spray ChamberRyton Scott
NebulizerCross-Flow
Plasma gas flow15.0 L/min
Auxiliary gas flow1.0 L/min
Nebulizer gas flow0.60 L/min
Sampler & skimmer coneNickel
Sweeps/Reading20
Reading/Replicates3