High Performance Inert Nebulizers

Nebulizers made of glass or quartz are unsuitable for:

• Ultra-trace ICP-MS determination of some elements such as silicon
• Use with caustic solutions
• Samples containing free-HF acid

For these challenging analyses, a high-quality ceramic or polymeric nebulizer is the best choice.

As the nebulizer is a critical component of your ICP sample introduction system, you need to make the right choice to get the best results out of your instrument. The following guide details Glass Expansion's high-quality inert nebulizer designs and provides guidance on which nebulizer is best suited to your laboratory's requirements.

Figure 1. DuraMist Concentric Nebulizer

Made of PEEK it is an economical, HF-inert concentric nebulizer ideally suited to ICP-OES for high sensitivity and excellent short-term precision with the highest tolerance to dissolved salts of any concentric nebulizer.

• Material: PEEK
• HF Tolerance: 5%
• TDS Tolerance: 30%
• Particulate Tolerance: 75 um
• Standard Uptake Rates: 0.4 and 1.0 mL/min

Part Number	Uptake Rate	ICP-OES Compatibility	Cost
A13-07-DM1	1.0 mL/min	Agilent ® 5100/5110/5800/5900	Add to shopping cart
A13-07-DM1	1.0 mL/min	Analytik Jena ® PQ 9100/9000	Add to shopping cart
A21-07-DM1	1.0 mL/min	PerkinElmer ® Avio 200/500	Add to shopping cart
A21-07-DM1	1.0 mL/min	PerkinElmer ® Optima DV	Add to shopping cart
A41-1-DM1S	1.0 mL/min	Shimadzu ® 9800	Add to shopping cart
A31-07-DM1	1.0 mL/min	Thermo ® 6000/7000/ Pro	Add to shopping cart

*If your ICP model or desired uptake rate is not listed above, please click here to find a compatible DuraMist.

Figure 2. OpalMist Concentric Nebulizer

Is made of high-purity PFA, perfect for ICP-MS in ultra-trace, high precision analyses of alkalis, organics and samples containing HF acid. The self-aspiration properties of the nebulizer eliminate the need for peristaltic pump tubing which can be source of contamination.

• Material: PFA
• HF Tolerance: Yes
• TDS Tolerance: 15%
• Particulate Tolerance: 75 um
• Standard Uptake Rates: 0.05, 0.1, 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, and 2.0 mL/min

Part Number	Uptake Rate	ICP-MS Compatibility	Cost
A13-1-PFA04X	0.4 mL/min	Agilent ® 7700/7800/7900/8800/8900	Add to shopping cart
A11-1-PFA04	0.4 mL/min	Analytik Jena ® PQ/PQ Elite	Add to shopping cart
A22-1-PFA04	0.4 mL/min	PerkinElmer ® NexION 300/350	Add to shopping cart
A23-1-PFA04	0.4 mL/min	PerkinElmer ® NexION 1000, 1100, 2000	Add to shopping cart
A41-07-PFA06S	0.6 mL/min	Shimadzu ® ICPMS-2030	Add to shopping cart
A31-1-PFA04	0.4 mL/min	Thermo ® Q/RQ/TQ	Add to shopping cart
A31-1-PFA04	0.4 mL/min	Thermo ® X-Series	Add to shopping cart

*If your ICP model or desired uptake rate is not listed above, please click here to find a compatible OpalMist.

Figure 3. VeeSpray Nebulizer

Made of high purity Alumina grade ceramic, this parallel path nebulizer is virtually unblockable and provides the best tolerance to large particulates and abrasion-resistance.

• Material: Alumina ceramic
• HF Tolerance: Yes
• TDS Tolerance: 30%
• Particulate Tolerance: 300 um
• Standard Uptake Rates: 0.6 – 3 mL/min (1.5 – 2.5 mL/min provides optimal performance)

Part Number	Uptake Rate	ICP-OES Compatibility	Cost
A13-07-CV6	0.6 – 3.0 mL/min	Agilent ® 5100/5110/5800/5900	Add to shopping cart
A13-07-CV6	0.6 – 3.0 mL/min	Analytik Jena ® PQ 9100/9000	Add to shopping cart
A21-07-CV6	0.6 – 3.0 mL/min	PerkinElmer ® Avio 200/500	Add to shopping cart
A21-07-CV6	0.6 – 3.0 mL/min	PerkinElmer ® Optima DV	Add to shopping cart
A41-1-CV6	0.6 – 3.0 mL/min	Shimadzu ® 9800	Add to shopping cart
A31-07-CV6	0.6 – 3.0 mL/min	Thermo ® 6000/7000/ Pro	Add to shopping cart

*If your ICP model is not listed above, please click here to find a compatible VeeSpray.

More Information

How to Select an Inert Nebulizer for your ICP
Evaluation of a New High Performance Inert Nebulizer
DuraMist Nebulizer Flyer
OpalMist Nebulizer Flyer
DC Nebulizer Flyer