Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer (ICP MS)

Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometers (ICP-MS) utilize inductively coupled plasma for sample ionization and an MS for ion separation and quantification. The low detection limits and high productivity possible with ICP-MS are particularly useful for trace metal analysis and environmental testing. Common components of an ICP-MS system include a sample introduction system, an ion source, a vacuum system, a collision reaction cell, ion optics, a mass spectrometer (often a quadrupole), and a detector. An analytical working range of nine orders of magnitude, detection limits below the ppt range, and aptitude for isotopic analysis are hallmarks of ICP-MS. ICP-MS instruments are commonly configured for routine analyses, high-matrix interference samples, or specific applications, such as work in the semiconductor industry or medical and forensic toxicology fields. Also, be sure to consider any desired customization options, such as chromatographic coupling or use with organic solvents.

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ItemNu Sapphire MC-ICP-MSNu Plasma 1700 HR-MC-ICP-MSNu Sapphire XD MC-ICP-MS/MSPlasma 3 MC-ICP-MSVitesse ICP-MS
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DescriptionNu Sapphire is a dual-path MC-ICP-MS that combines a double-focusing magnetic sector mass analyser with a hexapole collision/reaction cell on a separate low-energy ion path (patented GB 2535826). The high-energy path provides classical MC-ICP-MS operation; the low-energy path decelerates ions into ... Read MoreNu Plasma 1700 is a large-geometry, double-focusing HR-MC-ICP-MS with ~1,700 mm mass dispersion. The large geometry raises the base resolving power to >800 (10% valley definition) at full sensitivity, and edge resolving power reaches >30,000 (5–95% edge definition) by narrowing the continuously ... Read MoreSapphire XD is a dual-path MC-ICP-MS/MS that extends the Sapphire platform with a fully retractable Double Wien mass filter (permanent magnets + lens field arrays) and an Xtra Dispersion (XD) fixed collector array. The mass filter can be inserted prior to the hexapole collision/reaction cell for MS/... Read MorePlasma 3 is a third-generation MC-ICP-MS using a double-focusing forward Nier-Johnson geometry (electrostatic analyser followed by laminated magnet) at ground potential. It features a variable-dispersion Zoom Optics system for instantaneous switching between collector configurations and supports ... Read MoreThe Vitesse is a Time-of-Flight (TOF) ICP-MS designed for simultaneous full-spectrum acquisition at acquisition rates of 33 kHz (full mass range) up to 160 kHz (reduced mass range via over-pulsing). It incorporates a segmented hexapole reaction cell for interference removal and a patented physical ... Read More
Optical SystemDouble-focusing magnetic sector; dual-path transfer optics (high-energy path for classical MC-ICP-MS; low-energy path with hexapole collision/reaction cell, patented GB 2535826); variable-dispersion Zoom Optics; Enhanced Sensitivity Interface as standard; up to 4 independently controlled reaction gas inletsDouble-focusing large-geometry MC-ICP-MS; ~1,700 mm mass dispersion; continuously adjustable source entrance slit; independently adjustable high-resolution collector slit per detector; base resolving power >800 (10% valley); peak-flat resolving power >5,000; edge resolving power >30,000 (5–95% edge); Enhanced Sensitivity Interface as standard; variable-dispersion Zoom Optics; optional EATO; optional hexapole collision/reaction cell (Sapphire 1700 variant) with dual-path transfer opticsDouble-focusing magnetic sector; dual-path transfer optics (high-energy path and low-energy path with hexapole CRC); fully retractable Double Wien mass filter (permanent magnets + lens field arrays); variable-dispersion Zoom Optics; Enhanced Sensitivity Interface as standard; up to 4 mass-flow-controlled reaction gas inlets; software-selectable standard, medium, and high-resolution modesDouble-focusing forward Nier-Johnson geometry (electrostatic analyser + laminated magnet); ground-potential analyser; variable-dispersion Zoom Optics; Enhanced Sensitivity Interface (ES) as standard; optional Enhanced Abundance Transfer Optics (EATO, UK Patent GB 2545670); abundance sensitivity <2 ppm at –1 amu relative to 238U (standard deceleration filter), <0.5 ppm post-filter, <1 ppm with EATO pre-filter, <0.05 ppm with EATO post-filterTime-of-Flight (TOF) mass spectrometer with segmented hexapole reaction cell; Bradbury-Nielsen gate for mass range selection; optional full-sized quadrupole pre-cell (QCT option); patented ion beam attenuator
Mass AnalyzerMulti-collector double-focusing magnetic sector; 16 Faraday cups + up to 6 ion-counting detectors (SEM or Daly); high-resolution and pseudo-high-resolution modesMulti-collector double-focusing magnetic sector; 16 Faraday cups + up to 5 ion-counting detectors (SEM or Daly); mass range lithium to actinide seriesMulti-collector double-focusing magnetic sector with MS/MS capability; XD collector array with up to 28 Faraday cups + up to 6 ion-counting detectors (SEM or Daly); mass range Li to U and beyond; 25% natural dispersion; dynamic range 0–75 Gcps (SEM to 10^10 O pre-amplifier)Multi-collector double-focusing magnetic sector; 16 Faraday cups + up to 6 ion-counting detectors (SEM or Daly); mass range lithium to actinide seriesTime-of-Flight (TOF); simultaneous full-spectrum acquisition; acquisition rate 33 kHz (full mass range) to 160 kHz (reduced mass range); spectrum readout time as low as 80 µs
Dynamic RangeInquireInquire0–75 Gcps (0–1200 V) from SEM to 10^10 O resistor pre-amplifierInquire10 orders of magnitude (patented ion beam attenuation system combined with MagneTOF detector)
ApplicationsNon-traditional stable isotope analysis (Mg, Si, S, K, Ca, Ti, V, Cr, Fe, Ni, Se), geochemistry, cosmochemistry, life sciences, nuclear researchHigh-resolution isotope ratio analysis, non-traditional stable isotopes (Mg, Si, S, K, Ca, Ti, V, Cr, Fe, Ni, Se), geochronology, geochemistry, cosmochemistry, nuclear research, life sciencesGeochronology (Rb-Sr, Lu-Hf, Re-Os, U-Th-Pb), stable isotope analysis (Mg, Si, S, K, Ca, Ti, V, Cr, Fe, Ni, Se), laser ablation in situ dating, nuclear safeguarding, environmental monitoring, forensics, life sciencesEarth sciences, geochronology, geochemistry, environmental science, nuclear research, archaeology, forensics, biochemistry, biomedical scienceLaser ablation elemental imaging, nanoparticle analysis, single-cell analysis, single-particle ICP-MS, nuclear forensics, geochemistry, environmental monitoring
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