:: Thermo Electron Introduces Mass Spectrometer for Wide Concentration Range Elemental Analyses

Thermo Electron Corporation has announced the introduction of the Finnigan^TM Element XR ICP mass spectrometer, incorporating an improved detection system with an extended linear dynamic range (>1012). This instrument offers new possibilities, for example in laser ablation and removes the need to use multiple instruments for wide concentration range elemental analyses.

Primarily targeted at scientists in the geological, environmental, clinical and industrial markets, Thermo's Finnigan Element XR ICP mass spectrometer features three additional orders of magnitude of dynamic detection range compared to similar systems.

The spectrometer combines SEM and Faraday detector systems with an increased linear dynamic range including automated selection of detection mode and automated cross-calibration. It allows short integration times (down to 1ms) with no delay times when switching from high to low intensities or vice versa.