New Series of Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometers
Shimadzu Scientific Instruments' new ICPMS-2040/2050 series of inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometers feature a mini-torch system, a redesigned collision/reaction cell and a quadrupole mass filter with enhanced resolution. The ICPMS-2040/2050 series is designed for analyzing the concentration of inorganic elements in solution samples in industries including environmental, pharmaceutical, clinical, food, chemical and material.
The torch design of the ICPMS-2040/2050 series improves sample ionization efficiency by keeping argon gas consumption low and decreasing sample flow rate into the plasma. The mini-torch system consumes 11 liters per minute of argon, two-thirds the amount used by typical plasma torches and enables continuous operation using a 7-cubic-meter gas cylinder for up to 10 hours. These systems have a high-frequency power supply that features high-speed matching functionality, allowing for the use of low-cost, low-purity (99.95%) argon gas to generate plasma.