Sapphire XD

Dual Path Multi-Collector ICP-MS/MS with a fully retractable mass filter. New XD Collector array offers up to 28 Faraday cups for increased dynamic range and precision.

• Status: Active
• Country: UK
• Isotopic: Yes
• Elemental: Yes
• Type of measurable elements: Metals and non-metals
• Measurable isotopes/elements: Li, Mg, Si, Ca, Ti, Sr, REEs, U-Th-Pb isotopes, and more
• Analyzer type : Magnetic Sector MS
• Analyzer type : Tandem Magnetic Sector MS
• Ion source type: Inductively Coupled Plasma
• Inlet types: Supports wet plasma, desolvation, hydride/cold vapor generation, and laser ablation
• Mass range : 3–310 amu
• High Resolution : Yes
• Mass resolution/ Mass resolving power : Standard, medium, and high-resolution modes
• Multicollector : Yes
• Collectors qty : Up to 28 Faraday cups and 6 ion-counting detectors (SEM/Daly)
• Sensitivity : Increased sensitivity with improved peak shapes and reduced space charge effects
• Abundance sensitivity : Ultra-low abundance sensitivity through deceleration and energy filters
• Dynamic range : Faraday pre-amplifiers (120 V for 10¹¹ Ω); Up to 0-75 Gcps (0-1200 V) dynamic range from SEM to 10¹⁰ Ω resistor pre-amplifiers
• Detection limits : Sub-ppq levels for specific isotopes, depending on mode of analysis
• Signal stability, relative standard deviation : <2% over extended periods of operation
• Detector type : Faraday detectors, SEM, and Daly detectors with increased dynamic range
• Possible amplifiers : Dual-resistor pre-amplifiers (10¹⁰–10¹³ Ω) with software-switchable configurations
• Reaction cell system : Yes
• Reaction cell system details: Fully enhanced hexapole CRC with pre-cell mass filter for improved interference suppression and mass shifting. Supports multiple gas inlets for flexibility
• Spray chamber : Peltier-cooled spray chamber
• Nebulizer : Concentric nebulizer, compatible with desolvating nebulizers
• Peristaltic pump : Multi-channel peristaltic pump
• Torch : High-performance torch for stability
• Interface : Enhanced interface with variable zoom optics for resolving power adjustment
• RF generator frequency : 27.12 MHz
• Geometry type : Double focusing with large dispersion geometry
• Focusing type : Double focusing with adjustable slits for high resolution
• Cooling system : Water-cooled system for optimal thermal stability
• Vacuum system : Turbo-molecular and oil-free pumps for ultra-high vacuum
• Gas supply: High-purity argon, helium, and optional custom gases for specific systems; Up to 4 mass flow-controlled collision/reaction gas inlets