PRODUCT SPECIFICATION 44432

Thermo Scientific
iCAP PRO XP ICP-OES
Fast, robust elemental analysis for the most
challenging samples
Benefits
• Ideal for QA and QC analysis
• High-matrix tolerance
• Comprehensive Qtegra ISDS Software

Keywords
Ease of use, elemental analysis, ICP-OES,
simplified workflow, vertical torch

Analyze high-matrix trace elemental samples with sensitive Data Solution™ (ISDS) Software, developed to combine
multi-element detection to meet your data requirements easy data management, scalability and compliance. The
with the optimal performance of the Thermo Scientific™ Qtegra ISDS Software delivers simplicity, productivity,
iCAP™ PRO XP ICP-OES system. This system needs efficiency and quality in a highly efficient analysis workflow.
surprisingly little bench space and user maintenance. The vertical torch of both the Radial and Duo models of
The instrument achieves an advanced level of performance the instrument ensure high-matrix robustness, which can
with either the iFR (intelligent Full Range) analysis mode be enhanced with the sheath gas accessory enabling
which measures the entire wavelength range in one the analysis of the most challenging samples. The fast
measurement, or the eUV (enhanced Ultra Violet) analysis startup time of just five minutes from standby ensures the
mode which measures the UV region of the spectrum with instrument is ready to analyze samples at any time during
greater sensitivity. The instrument is driven by the the working day.
Thermo Scientific™ Qtegra™ Intelligent Scientific
iCAP PRO XP ICP-OES RF generator
hardware summary • Argon ICP source with digital, solid state RF generator

• Dynamic frequency impedance matching the plasma at

Sample introduction
27 MHz
The bench height sample introduction system is positioned
to facilitate user accessibility to all parts. • Highly stable and robust plasma

Spraychamber • Adjustable RF power between 750 to 1600 W for the Duo

• Single-pass cyclonic spraychamber to efficiently filter out view instrument
larger aerosol droplets for improved plasma stability
• Adjustable RF power between 750 to 1600 W for the
• Compatible with all 6 mm OD nebulizers Radial view instrument

• Optional spraychambers for total dissolved solids Load coil

tolerance and resistance to organics or aggressive • Water-cooled load coil with PTFE coating for improved
mineral acids lifetime and reliable plasma ignition

Nebulizer Plasma TV
• Glass concentric nebulizers for optimal sample • Remote monitoring of plasma status via integrated
consumption camera

• Optional nebulizers in a range of flow rates, total Plasma viewing

dissolved solids tolerance and resistance to organics Dedicated radial plasma
or aggressive mineral acids • The vertical plasma is viewed directly in a radial mode
using high efficiency mirrors
Torch
• Demountable Enhanced Matrix Tolerance (EMT) • The foreoptics are fully purged to provide enhanced
performance in the UV region of the spectrum
• All connectivity (argon gas supplies and plasma ignition)
designed into the torch holder, reducing complexity and • Adjustable radial viewing height of 6 to 18 mm above
improving usability the load coil

• Proprietary, screw-in, self-aligning injector for simplicity Dual view plasma

and reproducibility • The vertical dual view plasma may be viewed axially
for applications requiring the lowest detection limits or
Peristaltic pump
radially to minimize matrix effects and extend the working
• High precision 12 roller, 4 channel pump
range
• Pump tubing options are available for aqueous and
• The dual purged optical path interface ensures excellent
samples containing organic solvents
sensitivity in the UV region of the spectrum
• Pump speed is optimized, fully adjustable between
• Adjustable radial viewing height of 6 to 18 mm above the
0 and 125 rpm
load coil

Inductively coupled plasma Optical system

The iCAP PRO Series ICP-OES plasma system is designed Type
to rapidly adapt to changing matrices and provide • High energy echelle cross dispersion optical system with
unparalleled robustness even for challenging samples such side-by-side optical arrangement of prism and grating
as brine samples.
• Unique, all spherical mirror design for very high image
quality, improved optical resolution and very low stray
light performance
Spectrometer optical path • Wavelength coverage extends to 852.145 nm for the
• The entire spectrometer and foreoptics are purged option of determining potassium at 766.490 nm and
with either argon or nitrogen to ensure maximum light sodium at 818.326 nm
transmission in the UV region
Detector
Spectral bandpass Type
• <7 pm at 200 nm • CID821 Charge Injection Device (CID) high performance
solid state camera system. The Thermo Scientific™
Wavelength coverage CID821 is an enhanced charge transfer device delivering
• Capture the entire wavelength range in one measurement high contrast/low noise imaging and quantification of all
with the unique iFR analysis mode wavelengths in the analytical range without blooming
• Improve the sensitivity of the instrument in the UV region Array size
with the eUV analysis mode • Four mega pixel detector with individually addressable
• Lower wavelength limit of 167.021 nm allowing the pixels of 12 μm x 12 μm in a 2048 x 2048 array for
determination of aluminum at the most sensitive continuous coverage of the available wavelengths
wavelength of 167.120 nm

iCAP PRO XP ICP-OES configuration

Table 1.

Configuration iCAP PRO XP Radial ICP-OES iCAP PRO XP Duo ICP-OES

Peristaltic pump 4 channel, adjustable between 0-125 rpm
Nebulizer Glass concentric
Spraychamber Single-pass glass cyclonic
Torch orientation Vertical (both radial and dual view)
Quartz
Injector 1.5 mm standard for Radial
2 mm standard for Duo
RF generator 27 MHz, adjustable between 750-1600 W 27 MHz, adjustable between 750-1600 W
Load coil Water cooled with PTFE coating
Nebulizer
• MFC tunable via software and adjustable between 0.0-1.5 L/min
Argon gas flow Auxiliary
controllers • MFC tunable via software and adjustable between 0.0-2.0 L/min
Coolant
• MFC tunable via software and adjustable between 0.0-20.0 L/min
Additional gas Additional MFC adjustable via software between 0.0-0.25 L/min
Plasma viewing Radial adjustable 6 to 18 mm Axial or radial, with radial adjustable 6 to 18 mm and axial
Optical system Echelle cross dispersion optical system with side-by-side optical arrangement
Optical path purge Argon or nitrogen purged
Spectral band pass <7 pm
iFR: 167.021-852.145 nm
Wavelength range
eUV: 167.021-240.000 nm
Detector type Charge Injection Device CID821
Array size 2048 x 2048 pixel array
Full frame imaging Yes
Startup time Startup time from standby 5 min
Minimum integration time 5 seconds
Detector cooling
-45 ˚C with tolerance of 0.1 ˚C
temperature
Site requirements and dimensions

Table 2.

Environmental
Range 15-35 ˚C
Temperature
Rate of change <2.5 ˚C·h-1
Humidity Range 20-80% (non-condensing)
Utilities
Supply 200-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz single phase
Electrical Apparent power: 2694 VA
Power
Effective power: 2605 W
Supply temperature 25 ˚C
Cooling
Supply rate >2 L·min-1
water
Pressure 0.2 MPa (2bar)
Purity >99.995%
Argon gas
Typical flow rate 16 L·min-1
supply
Pressure 0.55-0.6 MPa (5.5-6.0 bar; 82.5-90 psi)
Plasma Port dimensions 135 mm (recommended 120 mm ID ducting)
exhaust Flow rate (120 mm ID ducting) 3.5 m·s-1 (180-220 m3·h-1)

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