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same, “reaction/collision cell” should be changed to “collision/reaction cell (CRC)” in
section A.
In the sections listing equipment and reagents, there is inconsistent use between “--“ and
“–“. Also with italicized and non-italicized fonts.
In section E.(j), instructions should be added for adjusting the pH of the solution if it is
not 7.
In section H.(c), “element” should probably be “species”. Section H.(e) states, “ …
calibration standard analyzed in quadruplicate …”. Should this be “…calibration standard
prepared and analyzed in quadruplicate..”? Are these prepared the same as samples and
the method blanks?
MDL is used a couple of times in the document without definition. Is this the same as
LOD in the method?