Triton Plus

High-performance thermal ionization mass spectrometer (TIMS) for precise isotope ratio analysis. Features advanced multicollector technology, zoom optics, and dual RPQ lenses for ultimate sensitivity and dynamic range. Optimized for Earth, planetary, and nuclear sciences.

• Status: Active
• Country: Germany
• Isotopic: Yes
• Type of measurable elements: Thermoionizing elements (Sr, Nd, Os, Pb, U, and others)
• Measurable isotopes/elements: 87Sr/86Sr, 143Nd/144Nd, 234U/238U, 206Pb/204Pb, and others
• Analyzer type : Magnetic Sector MS
• Ion source type: Thermal ionization
• Inlet types: filament sample turret with single and double filament options, optional preheat system
• Mass range : 3-310 amu
• Mass resolution/ Mass resolving power : >450 (10% valley definition)
• Multicollector : Yes
• Collectors qty : 9 Faraday cups; up to 8 ion counters (discrete dynode SEMs)
• Sensitivity : High sensitivity due to optimized ion transmission and 10 kV acceleration potential
• Abundance sensitivity : Standard: <2 ppm; with RPQ lenses: <20 ppb
• Dynamic range : 12 orders of magnitude; 50 V for 10¹¹Ω, up to 500 V with 10¹⁰+DG31
• Detection limits : Sub-ppm levels for isotope measurements
• Precision : External precision: <2 ppm for 143Nd/144Nd and 87Sr/86Sr
• Signal stability, relative standard deviation : Peak stability: ±30 ppm over 30 minutes
• Detector type : Faraday cups, dual RPQ, and Compact Discrete Dynode Electron Multipliers (SEM)
• Possible amplifiers : Switchable amplifiers: 10¹¹Ω, 10¹²Ω, 10¹³Ω for extended dynamic range
• Acceleration voltage : 10 kV
• Sample turret : 21-position automated sample turret with preheating options
• Geometry type : Single-focusing geometry
• Focusing type : Angular focusing geometry for ion transmission
• Magnetic sector radius/ angle : 230 mm radius; 90° deflection
• Cooling system : Water-cooled magnet system; air-cooled electronics
• Vacuum system : Ultra-high vacuum system: <5×10−8 mbar (ion source); <2×10−9 mbar (analyzer)
• Gas supply: Optional gas bleed system for negative ion detection
• Power Requirements and Consumption : 230 V, 50/60 Hz
• Environmental requirements : Operating temperature: 18–25°C; Humidity: <60%