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 Plasma 1700 HR-MC-ICP-MSNu Sapphire MC-ICP-MS
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DescriptionNu 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 MoreNu 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 More
Optical SystemDouble-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 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 inlets
Mass AnalyzerMulti-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; 16 Faraday cups + up to 6 ion-counting detectors (SEM or Daly); high-resolution and pseudo-high-resolution modes
ApplicationsHigh-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 sciencesNon-traditional stable isotope analysis (Mg, Si, S, K, Ca, Ti, V, Cr, Fe, Ni, Se), geochemistry, cosmochemistry, life sciences, nuclear research
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