1. An overview of ICP mass spectrometry -- 2. Principles of ion formation -- 3. Sample introduction -- 4. Plasma source -- 5. Interface region -- 6. Ion-focusing system -- 7. Mass analyzers : quadrupole technology -- 8. Mass analyzers : double-focusing magnetic sector technology -- 9. Mass analyzers : time-of-flight technology -- 10. Mass analyzers : collision/reaction cell and interface technology -- 11. Ion detectors -- 12. Peak measurement protocol -- 13. Methods of quantitation -- 14. Review of interferences -- 15. Contamination issues associated with sample preparation -- 16. Routine maintenance -- 17. Alternative sample introduction techniques -- 18. Coupling ICP-MS with chromatographic techniques for trace element speciation studies -- 19. ICP-MS applications -- 20. Comparing ICP-MS with other atomic spectroscopic techniques -- 21. How to select an ICP mass spectrometer : some important analytical considerations -- 22. Glossary of ICP-MS terms -- 23. Useful contact information.