Integra2

Compact EA-IRMS system combining the HS2022 mass spectrometer with the EArth elemental analyzer. Suitable for remote locations and onboard research vessels.

• Status: Active
• Country: UK
• Isotopic: Yes
• Elemental: Yes
• Type of measurable elements: Light stable isotopes (C, N, S, O, H)
• Measurable isotopes/elements: ¹³C/¹²C, ¹⁵N/¹⁴N, ¹⁸O/¹⁶O, ³⁴S/³²S
• Analyzer type : Magnetic Sector MS
• Ion source type: Electron impact
• Inlet types: Integrated capillary inlet with fail-safe pneumatic valve
• Mass resolution/ Mass resolving power : m/Δm=95 for N2​, 10% valley definition
• Multicollector : Yes
• Collectors qty : Faraday triple collectors for masses 28, 29, 30 or 44, 45, 46
• Sensitivity : <1500 molecules per mass 44 ion
• Abundance sensitivity : <300 ppm for CO₂ at 4 x 10⁻⁶ mbar in continuous flow mode
• Precision : ±0.1‰ for 13C, ±0.15‰ for 15N, ±0.4‰ for 18O (external precision, n=10)
• Detector type : Faraday cups
• Possible amplifiers : High-frequency converters for stable and precise measurements
• Geometry type : 120° extended geometry
• Focusing type : True stigmatic focusing
• Magnetic sector radius/ angle : 11 cm radius with effective 21 cm radius dispersion
• Cooling system : Integrated system
• Vacuum system : Turbomolecular pump (70 L/s) backed by a two-stage rotary pump
• Gas supply: Helium (99.999%), Oxygen (99.998%), Compressed air (50 psi)
• Power Requirements and Consumption : 100–240 VAC
• Dimensions and Weight: 77 cm (H) x 55.5 cm (D) x 52 cm (W)