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From Analytik Jena - New Model for the PlasmaQuant® PQ 9000 Series of
ICP-OES Instruments
Analytik Jena has expanded its product range of ICP-OES with a second model. With PlasmaQuant® PQ 9000 and PlasmaQuant® PQ
9000 Elite, Analytik Jena now offers two systems customized to the analytical demands of applications ranging from agricultural, food and
environmental routine analytics to advanced material analysis/research of saline, metallic, and petrochemical materials.
Equipped with the High-Frequency Generator and the V Shuttle Torch, the instruments are working with an innovative plasma and torch
technology that offers a robust plasma performance even for extreme loadings and matrices. The systems even tolerate rapidly varying
sample types and matrices with ease, which allows for a significant extension of the application range and exceptional method flexibility.
With Dual View PLUS the analyzers furthermore offer the ideal plasma
view for trace elements and major constituents in every sample. By
selection and attenuation of plasma views the signal intensities of
emission lines are adapted to the required sensitivity of each element.
This enables synchronous analysis of contents ranging from low ppb
to high weight percent without lengthy sample preparation.
PlasmaQuant® PQ 9000 with High-Frequency Generator, V Shuttle
Torch, and Dual View PLUS offers excellent plasma performance,
detection limits, and accuracy in general applications ensuring
productivity and ease of use.
PlasmaQuant® PQ 9000 Elite combines these advantages with
a unique spectrometer concept, the High-Resolution Optics. This
allows for unmatched spectral resolution of 2 pm at 200nm, revealing
even the smallest spectral details. Thus, PlasmaQuant® PQ 9000
Elite warrants the best precision for the most challenging sample
matrices and detection limits reaching into the parts per trillion.
From Shimadzu – New ICPMS-2030 – High Sensitivity, Easy Maintenance,
Minimal Running Costs
Shimadzu has released its ICPMS-2030 Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer. It meets the requirements of the ICH Q3D
guidelines for elemental impurities in pharmaceutical products. The ICPMS-2030 satisfies these requirements with ppt level sensitivity.
This is achieved by the newly developed collision cell and the optimized internal structure. The ICPMS-2030 offers FDA 21 CFR Part 11
compliance, automated analytical method development function, and unique measurement result evaluation function, to provide analytical
results with exceptionally high reliability.
The newly-developed collision cell enables analysis at sub-ppt level sensitivity by minimized spectral interference and improved transmission
efficiency of atomic ions, so that precise quantitation results in elemental impurity analysis become more reliable.
The LabSolutions ICPMS software offers Simplified Analysis and Higher Data Reliability by 2 unique Assistant Functions.
Using the qualitative analysis method of ICPMS-2030, a first estimation on
sample composition is achieved. Based on this real measurement data, using
the Development Assistant, the software automatically sets the suitable analysis
conditions, and a reliable quantitative method can be run within minutes for the
elements of interest.
When performing routine analysis, “Diagnosis Assistant” automatically checks if
there is spectral interference and indicates problems if there are any.
Like for the ICPE-9800 Series, Shimadzu uses its unique mini-torch plasma unit
to significantly reduce the consumption of argon gas. The Eco mode automatically
reduces the argon gas flow during standby. In addition, the use with 99.95 %
purity argon gas is guaranteed. Therefore, analysis can be performed using the
relatively lower cost argon gas, instead of 99.999 % or higher purity argon gas
generally used. These features greatly reduce costs in laboratory operations.
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