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What is MC-ICP-MS?
A multicollector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer (MC-ICP-MS) combines the advantages of superior ionization of an inductively coupled plasma source and the precise measurements of a magnetic sector multicollector mass spectrometer. It is an extremely powerful technique for high precision isotope ratio analysis of liquid and solid samples in the fields of geosciences, nuclear safeguards, environmental sciences, and metallomics.
Building on the strength of our multicollector technology, the Thermo Scientific Neoma MC-ICP-MS delivers all the advantages of high-precision isotope ratio analysis, but none of the limitations. Extract information from even the smallest samples with high sensitivity, low noise, and flexibility to switch between multiple applications quickly and easily. New software offers time-saving benefits to take productivity sky high. The Neoma MC-ICP-MS delivers on performance with market-leading sensitivity, isotope ratio precision, and accuracy.
For those isotope systems where high resolution is not enough, the Thermo Scientific Neoma MS/MS Multicollector ICP-MS provides the solution. Utilizing a unique pre-cell mass filter in combination with a dedicated collision/reaction cell, the system enables separation of isobaric interferences and matrix elements before isotope ratio analysis. The Neoma MS/MS MC-ICP-MS filters out the noise to give you world-class isotope ratio data with stunning clarity.
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MC-ICP-MS instruments
Neoma Multicollector ICP-MS
Perform routine isotope analysis or explore novel isotopes in unknown materials using the Neoma Multicollector ICP-MS (MC-ICP-MS). This ICP-MS system builds on our multicollector technology to deliver all the advantages of high-precision isotope ratio analysis, with none of the limitations.
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Neoma MS/MS Multicollector ICP-MS
The Neoma MC-ICP-MS comes with the upgrade pathway to Thermo Scientific Neoma MS/MS MC-ICP-MS, the first dedicated collision/reaction cell MC-ICP-MS with unique pre-cell mass filtering technology. Neoma MS/MS MC-ICP-MS separates out isobaric interferences, opening up new avenues in the field of laser ablation MC-ICP-MS and beyond.
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Technology options
Jet Interface
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.
1013 Ω Amplifier Technology
For signal/noise enabling high precision on smallest sample sizes
Amplifiers equipped with Thermo Scientific 1013 Ω Amplifier Technology get faster response times and extremely low noise/signal characteristics.
Extra High Resolution (XHR)
For mass resolving power enabling hydride interference removal
The Thermo Scientific XHR Option for MC-ICP-MS is optimized to resolve interferences introduced by hydrides and other compounds.
Retarding Potential Quadrupole (RPQ)
For improved abundance sensitivity enabling accurate quantification of minor isotopes
The RPQ improves abundance sensitivity by an order of magnitude. The Neoma MS/MS MC-ICP-MS, equipped with RPQ, shows even a 100 fold improvement.
Multi Ion Counting (MIC)
Simultaneous detection of the lowest abundance ion beams
An instrument can be outfitted with different multi ion counting packages tailored for specific applications with flexibility to use combinations of ion counters and Faraday cups for sample amounts from the fg to μg level.
Add MS/MS to your Neoma MC-ICP-MS
Neoma MC-ICP-MS comes with the upgrade pathway to MS/MS MC-ICP-MS
This dedicated collision/reaction cell MC-ICP-MS, with unique pre-cell mass filtering technology, allows separation of isobaric interferences.
Applications
Make pioneering discoveries in geosciences, environmental and nuclear sciences, metallomics, and beyond. Dive deeper by visiting our Isotope Fingerprinting and Isotope Research pages.
Geochemistry
Natural variations in the relative abundances of isotopes and elements can explain geological systems on Earth and in the cosmos.
Geochronology
Get insights into the age of valuable rocks, minerals, sediments, and fossils, enabling them to make exciting, pioneering discoveries.
Nuclear
IRMS equipped with Retarding Potential Quadrupole energy filter and Multi-ion Counting Packages are an ideal solution for nuclear analysis.
Software
Minimize training, automate workflows, simplify your experience, and improve efficiency with the innovative Thermo Scientific Qtegra Intelligent Scientific Data Solution (ISDS) Software. This shared software approach provides control and data processing for a range of elemental and isotopic analysis technologies. With Qtegra ISDS Software you can:
- Automatically align and adjust detectors
- Integrate seamlessly with third party desolvators, lasers and chromatography systems
- Perform time-resolved data acquisition and analysis within the software
- Easily optimize the pre-cell mass filter parameters with software recommendations
- Perform instrument tuning and monitor tuning history for every isotope system
- Customize your reference material and standards database
- "Get Ready" in one-click with automatic start-up routines and performance checks
- Follow simple, dynamic workflows to create methods and analyze data
Can you get the highest score?
Play our simulation game to learn about a unique pre-cell mass filtering technology and dedicated collision/reaction cell to separate out isobaric interferences. Have a go at Rb-Sr, Ca, K, Fe, Pb or interference-free Ti isotope analysis.
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