N2O Isotope Analyzer

Laser analyzer for direct site-specific measurement of N₂O isotopologues δ¹⁵Nα, δ¹⁵Nβ, and δ¹⁸O in air. Designed for field and lab use with continuous or discrete sampling.

• Status: Active
• Country: USA
• Isotopic: Yes
• Type of measurable elements: Light stable isotopes (C, N, S, O, H)
• Measurable isotopes/elements: δ¹⁵Nα, δ¹⁵Nβ, δ¹⁸O
• Sensitivity : N₂O precision: 0.03 ppb (1 s), 0.01 ppb (100 s)
• Dynamic range : 0.3–100 ppm
• Precision : Discrete: 125 mL (3 min) δ¹⁵Nα 1 ‰, δ¹⁵Nβ 1.5 ‰, δ¹⁸O 2 ‰; 10 samples (1250 mL, 30 min) δ¹⁵Nα 0.3 ‰, δ¹⁵Nβ 0.5 ‰, δ¹⁸O 0.7 ‰
• Cooling system : Thermoelectric chiller
• Vacuum system : Vacuum pump (customer specified)
• Power Requirements and Consumption : 250–500 W; 120/240 V; 50/60 Hz (without pump)
• Environmental requirements : Operating −20 to 40 °C
• Dimensions and Weight: 56 × 77 × 64 cm; 75 kg