ICP-OES intensity Dropping

ICP-OES intensity dropping?

We repeatedly measured the same sample (QC0.2) using an ICP-OES, but the intensity decreased along with the analytic sequence for all elements except S and P .The sequence is:[2Blank + QC0.2] repeat 14 times QC0.2 is 0.2 ppm of multielement ICP standard in 2% HNO3. For example, the intensity for example of Zn at 02.548 nm, for instance, decreased about 30% from the beginning to the end. .We have checked the hardware: like the position and cleanness of the spray chamber, the pump tube, the plasma torch, etc., and we already replaced the mirrors  but still, we couldn't find the problem causing this intensity dropping. Has anyone had ever experienced a similar problem? How did you solve it? Your answers will be very helpful for us!
Thanks 
Belal
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