Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometer (ICP-OES)

The PlasmaQuant 9100 Elite (Analytik Jena) is a high-resolution ICP-OES emission spectrometer used in our laboratory for rapid, multi-element analysis of samples of varying complexity. The instrument utilizes High-Resolution Echelle optics with a wavelength range of 160–900 nm and a resolution of 0.002 nm, enabling efficient resolution of dense spectral lines and reducing spectral interference. Low-light-loss optics ensure high sensitivity, stability, and the ability to determine both trace and high-concentration elements. The integrated Dual View PLUS system enables simultaneous plasma observation in axial and radial modes, allowing for the combination of ultratrace analysis and percent concentration determinations within a single method. The vertical ICP torch position in the V Shuttle Torch system increases resistance to complex matrices and improves plasma stability, while the water-cooled, argon-purged cone ensures low background levels and high sensitivity, especially in axial observation. The Peltier-cooled CCD detector ensures low noise and wide signal dynamics, while automatic integration time adjustment enables simultaneous determination of trace and high-concentration elements. The short aerosol path ensures rapid rinsing and highly reproducible sample delivery. Thanks to the combination of high-resolution optics, an advanced plasma observation system, and a stable vertical ICP torch, the PlasmaQuant 9100 Elite enables precise, sensitive, and repeatable determinations even in challenging matrices, while ensuring high throughput and reliability for everyday analysis.