Delta V

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

• Status: Discontinued
• Country: Germany
• Isotopic: Yes
• Type of measurable elements: 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 range : 1–96 Dalton
• 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
• Acceleration voltage : 3 kV
• 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 Requirements and Consumption : 230/400 V, 50/60 Hz, approx. 1.5–2.0 kW during operation
• Environmental requirements : Temperature: 18–28°C; Humidity: 20–70%, non-condensing
• Dimensions and Weight: 81 cm x 78 cm x 92 cm; Weight: ~300 kg