MICAP-OES

Compact, nitrogen-based Microwave Inductively Coupled Atmospheric Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometer (MICAP-OES), featuring Cerawave™ technology for high-efficiency multi-element analysis without traditional argon usage.

• Status: Active
• Elemental: Yes
• Type of measurable elements: Metals and non-metals
• Measurable isotopes/elements: Demonstrated for Au (Gold) and trace elements
• Sensitivity : 0.002 µg/mL for Cu, 0.015 µg/mL/1% for Cu (from comparison with other models), demonstrated for Au: ~0.025 ppm
• Dynamic range : supports 0.025 ppm to 20 ppm for gold (based on calibration curve)
• Precision : Demonstrated reproducibility with replicate recovery ranges (e.g., Au: 83–109%)
• Signal stability, relative standard deviation : RSD ≤ 0.5% typical (for plasma-based emission systems)
• Spray chamber : Single-pass cyclonic chamber
• Nebulizer : Low-flow quartz nebulizer (1.0 mL/min)
• Peristaltic pump : Included; user-replaceable as part of service kit
• View orientation/observation/optical system : Axial plasma view with automatic plasma tail removal system and alignment peg setup; enclosed optical design
• Detection system/detector : High-resolution echelle polychromator with CMOS detector
• Grating /Wavelength range : Echelle grating, full spectrum coverage; wavelengths demonstrated include 202–610 nm
• Polychromator : Yes, high-resolution echelle polychromator
• Typical resolution : Example lines: Zn (202.584 nm), Cr (360.534 nm), Ba (455.403 nm), Na (588.996 nm), Li (610.364 nm)
• Gas supply: Nitrogen only (no argon or combustible gases needed)
• Power Requirements and Consumption : -
• Environmental requirements : Ambient lab conditions; no cooling water or external ventilation required
• Dimensions and Weight: 62 × 50 × 55 cm (W × D × H); 30 kg (67 lbs)