Delta V

Retired high-performance isotope ratio mass spectrometer with enhanced sensitivity and flexibility for advanced research applications.

• Status: Inactive
• Country: Germany
• Isotopic: Yes
• Analyte Type / Target Of Analysis: Light stable isotopes (C, N, S, O, H)
• Measurable Isotopes/Elements: ²H/¹H, ¹³C/¹²C, ¹⁵N/¹⁴N, ¹⁸O/¹⁶O, ³⁴S/³²S, with extended capabilities for diverse isotopic fingerprints
• Analyzer Type
  : Magnetic Sector MS
• Ion Source Type: Electron impact
• Inlet Types: Dual inlet, continuous flow, multiport inlet systems
• Mass Resolution/ Mass Resolving Power
  : 110 (m/Δm, 10% valley)
• Multicollector
  : Yes
• Collectors Qty
  : Up to 10 Faraday collectors with customizable configurations
• Sensitivity
  : Dual Inlet: 800 molecules CO2/mass 44 ion; Continuous Flow: 1100 molecules CO2/mass 44 ion
• Detection Limits
  : Sub-ppm detection limits in dual inlet and continuous flow modes
• Detector Type
  : Deep-shielded Faraday cups with additional configurations
• Possible Amplifiers
  : 10¹⁰ Ω, 10¹¹ Ω, software-switchable
• H3 Factor
  : <10 ppm/nA
• Geometry Type
  : Magnetic sector
• Focusing Type
  : Advanced stigmatic focusing for improved ion transmission
• Magnetic Sector Radius/ Angle
  : 90 mm/90 deg
• Cooling System
  : Air-cooled
• Vacuum System
  : Integrated internaly high-vacuum system, optional additional differential turbomolecular pump
• Gas Supply: High-purity Argon; supports additional gases for specific applications
• Power Specifications: 230/400 V, 50/60 Hz, approx. 1.5–2.0 kW during operation
• Environmental Specifications: Temperature: 18–28°C; Humidity: 20–70%, non-condensing
• Physical Specifications: 81 cm x 78 cm x 92 cm; Weight: ~300 kg