Suppose an analyst must determine the elemental profile of a bullet. Which MS instrument is best suited to this task?

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ICP-MS (Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry) is the most suitable instrument for determining the elemental profile of a bullet. It can analyze a wide range of elements with high sensitivity and accuracy. GC-MS (Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry) and UPLC-MS (Ultra-Performance Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry) are mainly used for the analysis of organic compounds. DART-MS (Direct Analysis in Real Time Mass Spectrometry) is useful for the rapid analysis of samples without sample preparation, but it is not as effective as ICP-MS in determining the elemental composition of a sample.

Suppose an Analyst Must Determine the Elemental Profile of a Bullet