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Quadruple inductively-coupled-plasma mass spectrometer

iCAP Q and SC2 DX

Item                     

Quadrupole inductively-coupled-plasma mass spectrometer

Make & Model

Thermo SCIENTIFIC iCAP Q (model s)

Location 

Unit 7, Trinity Enterprise Centre   

PI Responsible 

Balz Kamber

Key specifications

Latest generation Q-ICP-MS with very low background (<1 cps) but very high sensitivity (>1e9 cps in mid and high mass range).

Additional information

We were the launch customer of this instrument in Ireland. It is being used for ultra-low detection limit trace element analysis in conjunction with a sample handling system and an autosampler and for in situ analysis by Excimer UV laser.

Manufacturer’s Website

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Link to mass spec Specification