The paper presents the new HPLC-ICP-MS method used for conducting
speciation analysis of aluminum as freeAl3+ and aluminum fluoride complexes
during one analysis. In the study, 5% HNO3 was used as aderivative reagent in
order to minimize the possibility of clogging the torch in ICP-MS. Using the
new HPLC-ICP-MS method, speciation analysis of aluminum and aluminum
fluoride complexes was conducted on the basis of model solutions and real
samples (soil-water extracts and groundwater samples). The analysis in the
presented analytical system lasts only 4 min.