New High Performance ICP-OES

The new SPECTROBLUE from SPECTRO Analytical Instruments is a new mid-range ICP-OES spectrometer designed for simplified operation, low maintenance and high sample throughput while achieving low cost of ownership.

The plasma generator uses novel air-cooled technology that eliminates the need for expensive external cooling. The new OPIAir axial optical plasma interface needs no external cooling either, and offers sensitivity improvements of up to six times compared to conventional radial plasma observation, achieving detection limits at ppb levels. Interference effects are also much reduced. At the same time the generator’s power reserves enable it to handle extreme sample loading while providing excellent uptime, stability, and reliability.

Another cost-reducing feature is SPECTRO’s unique UV-PLUS sealed optical system that virtually eliminates gas purging, achieving savings over the instrument’s lifetime that can reach up to a third of the purchase price. The novel, yet proven, Paschen-Runge optical layout combines high optical transparency with a wavelength range from 165 to 770nm, and 8pm resolution in the important analytical region from 165 to 285nm for ease of processing line-rich spectra.

The SPECTROBLUE package is completed by SPECTRO’s proprietary SMART ANALYZER VISION software, whose adaptable interface makes it easy for users of all experience levels to take full advantage of the instrument’s analytical capabilities.