IMS 1300-HR³

The Large Geometry Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometer (LG-SIMS) optimized for applications in geochronology, cosmochemistry, and environmental studies. Features include a versatile multicollector system and advanced ion imaging capabilities.

• Status: Active
• Country: France
• Isotopic: Yes
• Elemental: Yes
• Analyte Type / Target Of Analysis: Most of elements, isotopes, and molecular species
• Measurable Isotopes/Elements: Covers isotopes such as C, O, S, Li, B, Mg, and Pb
• Analyzer Type
  : Magnetic Sector MS
• Ion Source Type: High-brightness RF plasma oxygen source and cesium source for both positive and negative secondary ions
• Inlet Types: Sample holders with automated storage chamber
• High Resolution
  : Yes
• Mass Resolution/ Mass Resolving Power
  : Up to 20,000 (50% definition)
• Multicollector
  : Yes
• Collectors Qty
  : 7 collectors (including Faraday Cups and Electron Multipliers)
• Dynamic Range
  : High, allowing for simultaneous detection of isotopes with large abundance differences
• Detection Limits
  : ppm to ppb levels
• Detector Type
  : Faraday Cups (with low noise 10¹² Ω resistors optional) and discrete dynode Electron Multipliers
• Primary Beam [SIMS]
  : Cs+ and O− with high brightness for sub-µm lateral resolution
• Spatial Resolution
  : Sub-micron lateral resolution
• Depth Profile
  : High depth resolution with dynamic SIMS capabilities
• Camera
  : High-resolution UV-light optical system for imaging
• Geometry Type
  : Double-focusing magnetic sector geometry
• Focusing Type
  : Double focusing with advanced ion optics
• Vacuum System
  : Ultra-high vacuum (UHV) system with Pfeiffer turbo-molecular pumps
• Gas Supply: Oxygen flooding for sensitivity improvement