Plasma 1700

Large-geometry, double-focusing MC-ICP-MS optimized for high-resolution isotopic and elemental analysis. Features enhanced mass dispersion (~1700 mm) for superior resolving power and flat-topped peaks.

• Status: Active
• Country: UK
• Isotopic: Yes
• Elemental: Yes
• Type of measurable elements: Metals and non-metals
• Measurable isotopes/elements: Covers most elements from Li to m/z 310, including actinides and transition metals
• Analyzer type : Magnetic Sector MS
• Ion source type: Inductively Coupled Plasma
• Inlet types: Laser ablation, autosamplers, and desolvation systems
• Mass range : 3–310 amu
• High Resolution : Yes
• Mass resolution/ Mass resolving power : Standard: >800; Peak flat at >5000 resolution; Edge resolving power: up to >30,000 (5% to 95% edge definition)
• Multicollector : Yes
• Collectors qty : 16 Faraday cups and up to 5 ion-counting detectors (SEM/Daly)
• Abundance sensitivity : <0.5 ppm using deceleration filters
• Dynamic range : >10¹²
• Detection limits : Sub-ppq levels for specific isotopes, dependent on mode of analysis
• Precision : Sub-ppm precision for isotopic ratio measurements
• Signal stability, relative standard deviation : <2% over extended periods of operation
• Detector type : Faraday cups, discrete dynode secondary electron multipliers (SEM), and Daly detectors
• Possible amplifiers : 10¹⁰, 10¹², and 10¹³ ohm resistors, software-switchable configurations
• Acceleration voltage : 10 kV
• Reaction cell system : No
• Spray chamber : Peltier-cooled cyclonic spray chamber
• Nebulizer : Concentric nebulizer
• Peristaltic pump : Yes, multi-channel for sample delivery and drainage
• Torch : High-performance torch with robust construction for stability
• Interface : Enhanced sensitivity interface with variable zoom optics for adjusting resolving power
• RF generator frequency : 27 MHz
• RF generator power : 2.0 kW
• Geometry type : Nier-Johnson geometry with large dispersion
• Focusing type : Double focusing with independently adjustable slits for high resolution
• Magnetic sector radius/ angle : 750 mm/ 70 deg
• Electric sector radius/ angle : 943 mm/ 70 deg
• Cooling system : Water-cooled system for optimal thermal stability
• Vacuum system : Fully turbo-pumped, differential pumping configuration
• Gas supply: High-purity argon and helium for laser ablation; optional custom gases for specific systems
• Power Requirements and Consumption : 230/400 V, 3-phase, 50/60 Hz
• Environmental requirements : Operating temperature: 18–24°C; humidity: <60%, non-condensing