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What is HR-ICP-MS?
High Resolution Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry is a technique used for elemental analysis of solutions and solid samples via laser ablation. The superior ionization of inductively coupled plasma source is combined with a magnetic sector multicollector mass spectrometer resulting in ultimate sensitivity.
The high mass resolution potential of a sector-field mass spectrometer can physically distinguish and separate an analyte from interferences by exploiting small differences in mass-to-charge. This means that almost all elements in the periodic table can be analyzed without the requirement for complicated reaction gases regardless of sample matrix.
The Thermo Scientific Element HR-ICP-MS has a large dynamic range of more than 12 orders of magnitude. As such, it can be used to measure matrix elements (%), traces (ppm) and ultra-traces (ppb). There are a wide range of applications that use HR-ICP-MS from geoscience research, environmental testing, process chemicals and semiconductor applications.
With high resolution ICP-MS you can perform accurate and reliable quantitative multi-element analyses at the trace level, with high sensitivity and without any complicated sample prep.
HR-ICP-MS instruments
Element 2 HR-ICP-MS
The workhorse for semiconductor applications. The high performance, double-focusing magnetic sector field Element 2 HR-ICP-MS is optimized for ease-of-use, stability and productivity. Get access to a powerful technique for solving specific problems with excellent sensitivity and signal-to-noise ratio.
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Element XR HR-ICP-MS
The gold standard for full elemental analysis of laser ablation and solution samples. The 12 orders of magnitude linear dynamic range of the Element XR HR-ICP-MS enables analysis of any matrix element straight without further dilution, ideal for laser ablation analysis or applications with extreme isotope ratios.
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Technology options
For sensitivity enabling analysis of smaller and smaller samples
The Thermo Scientific Jet Interface, in combination with a desolvating nebulizer system, increases sensitivity by 10 to 20 times compared to standard wet plasma.
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Application notes:
Applications
From battery through to medical research, the Element HR-ICP-MS is the instrument of choice for high precision elemental analysis. Learn more the applications of HR-ICP-MS below and dive deeper by visiting our Isotope Fingerprinting and Isotope Research pages.
Uranium in urine
Learn how the Element HR-ICP-MS is used to monitor contamination in workers in nuclear power plants and military personnel.
Analysis of semiconductor grade mineral acid
The low detection limits of the Element HR-ICP-MS are ideal for analysis of high-purity chemicals.
Analysis of geological samples
A high mass resolution and large dynamic range makes the Element HR-ICP-MS the workhorse for elemental mapping of geological samples.
Battery
Coupling chromatography and HR-ICP-MS allows researchers to quantify unknown reaction products occurring as a result of aging within the electrolyte.
Environmental analysis
Environmental samples can be differentiated based on geographical region, botanical origin, and mineralization processes.
Geochemistry
Natural variations in the relative abundances of isotopes and elements can explain geological systems on Earth and in the cosmos.
Semiconductor and high purity metals
Our HR-ICP-MS have low detection limits ideal to monitoring ultratrace levels of elemental impurities while maintaining a high sample throughput.
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