This book presents some of the latest information available about inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) and applications of this instrumental technique to the analysis of a variety of materials. Written in a concise, straight-forward manner, Part one includes chapters on the principles, theory, and practice of ICP-MS. Part two features detailed chemical analysis procedures of ICP-MS. For all ICP-MS methods discussed, the authors include statements of accuracy as demonstrated by analyses of standard reference materials and comparisons with other analytical methods.