Plasma 1700

Large-geometry, double-focusing MC-ICP-MS optimized for high-resolution isotopic and elemental analysis. Features enhanced mass dispersion (~1700 mm) for superior resolving power and flat-topped peaks.

• Status: Active
• Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
• Isotopic: Yes
• Elemental: Yes
• Analyte Type / Target Of Analysis: Metals and non-metals
• Measurable Isotopes/Elements: Covers most elements from Li to m/z 310, including actinides and transition metals
• Analyzer Type
  : Magnetic Sector MS
• Ion Source Type: Inductively Coupled Plasma
• Signal Stability / Relative Standard Deviation
  : <2% over extended periods of operation
• Inlet Types: Laser ablation, autosamplers, and desolvation systems
• High Resolution
  : Yes
• Mass Resolution/ Mass Resolving Power
  : Standard: >800; Peak flat at >5000 resolution; Edge resolving power: up to >30,000 (5% to 95% edge definition)
• Multicollector
  : Yes
• Collectors Qty
  : 16 Faraday cups and up to 5 ion-counting detectors (SEM/Daly)
• Abundance Sensitivity
  : <0.5 ppm using deceleration filters
• Dynamic Range
  : >10¹²
• Detection Limits
  : Sub-ppq levels for specific isotopes, dependent on mode of analysis
• Precision
  : Sub-ppm precision for isotopic ratio measurements
• Detector Type
  : Faraday cups, discrete dynode secondary electron multipliers (SEM), and Daly detectors
• Possible Amplifiers
  : 10¹⁰, 10¹², and 10¹³ ohm resistors, software-switchable configurations
• Spray Chamber
  : Peltier-cooled cyclonic spray chamber
• Nebulizer
  : Concentric nebulizer
• Peristaltic Pump
  : Yes, multi-channel for sample delivery and drainage
• Torch
  : High-performance torch with robust construction for stability
• Interface
  : Enhanced sensitivity interface with variable zoom optics for adjusting resolving power
• Geometry Type
  : Nier-Johnson geometry with large dispersion
• Focusing Type
  : Double focusing with independently adjustable slits for high resolution
• Magnetic Sector Radius/ Angle
  : 750 mm/ 70 deg
• Electric Sector Radius/ Angle
  : 943 mm/ 70 deg
• Cooling System
  : Water-cooled system for optimal thermal stability
• Vacuum System
  : Fully turbo-pumped, differential pumping configuration
• Gas Supply: High-purity argon and helium for laser ablation; optional custom gases for specific systems
• Reaction Cell System: No
• Power Specifications: 230/400 V, 3-phase, 50/60 Hz
• Environmental Specifications: Operating temperature: 18–24°C; humidity: <60%, non-condensing