Element GD Plus

High-resolution glow discharge mass spectrometer (GD-MS) tailored for the direct analysis of solid materials. Features exceptional sensitivity, ultra-low detection limits, and minimal matrix effects for routine and research applications.

• Status: Active
• Country: Germany
• Isotopic: Yes
• Elemental: Yes
• Type of measurable elements: Metals and non-metals
• Measurable isotopes/elements: Isotopes of metals, semiconductors, and trace impurities
• Analyzer type : Magnetic Sector MS
• Ion source type: Glow discharge
• Inlet types: Flat and pin sample holders for solid samples
• Mass range : 3-260 amu
• High Resolution : Yes
• Mass resolution/ Mass resolving power : Adjustable resolutions: R≥300, R≥4000, R≥10,000
• Sensitivity : >1×10¹⁰ cps (total ion current) for copper in medium resolution
• Dynamic range : 12 orders of magnitude
• Detection limits : Sub-ppb level detection
• Precision : High precision: ±2% for isotopic ratio measurements
• Signal stability, relative standard deviation : <3% for major components over extended operation
• Detector type : Faraday cup and secondary electron multiplier (SEM)
• Acceleration voltage : 8 kV
• Discharge parameters : Voltage: 500–1400 V; Current: 5–75 mA; Gas flow: 300–500 mL/min
• Geometry type : Reverse Nier-Johnson sector geometry
• Focusing type : Ion beam focusing with fixed-slit design
• Magnetic sector radius/ angle : 160 mm/ 60 deg
• Electric sector radius/ angle : 105 mm/ 90 deg
• Cooling system : Water cooling
• Vacuum system : Oil-free system with high-capacity turbo molecular pumps
• Gas supply: Argon 5.0 or higher (purge and discharge gases)
• Power Requirements and Consumption : 3-phase 230/400 V, 50/60 Hz; 8 kVA consumption
• Environmental requirements : Temperature: 18–24°C; Humidity: 50–60%
• Dimensions and Weight: Width: 1720 mm; Depth: 880 mm; Height: 1410 mm; Weight: 723 kg