1. Mass spectrometry. General introduction and history. 2. Ion sources for mass spectrometry. Inductively coupled plasma. 3. Interface. Ion optics. Mass discrimination. Vacuum system. 4. Spectral interferences. Resolution, ion resolution calculations. 5. Mass analyzers. Elimination of spectral interferences. 6. Non-spectral interference. 7. Detectors, expression of results. 8. Introduction of samples into plasma. 9. Laser ablation for ICP-MS. 10. Excursion in the laboratory.