Horizon 2

Advanced stable isotope ratio mass spectrometer.

• Status: Active
• Country: UK
• 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 expanded capabilities for isotopic ratio measurements
• Analyzer type : Magnetic Sector MS
• Ion source type: Electron impact
• Inlet types: Dual inlet, continuous flow, microvolume, and multiport systems
• Mass range : 2–100 Dalton
• Mass resolution/ Mass resolving power : >110 (m/Δm, 10% valley)
• Multicollector : Yes
• Collectors qty : Up to 6 Faraday collectors for simultaneous ion beam collection
• Sensitivity : High sensitivity for dual inlet and continuous flow modes, achieving reliable results across various sample types
• Dynamic range : Head amplifier dynamic range from 10mV to 50V
• Detection limits : Sub-ppm levels depending on isotopic system and application
• Detector type : High-efficiency, narrow entrance, deep Faraday collectors
• Possible amplifiers : Measures signals up to 55 V for enhanced dynamic range
• Acceleration voltage : 5 kV
• H3 Factor : <10 ppm/nA
• Geometry type : Magnetic sector
• Focusing type : Variable dispersion zoom optics with precise ion beam focusing
• Magnetic sector radius/ angle : 120 mm/90 deg
• Cooling system : Water-cooled system for magnet and pump cooling
• Vacuum system : Differential pumping with turbomolecular pumps and rotary backing pump for optimal gas separation and light gas pumping
• Power Requirements and Consumption : Single-phase 230 V, 10A
• Dimensions and Weight: 76 cm x 62 cm x 117 cm