MICAP-OES 1000
The World's Smallest ICP
Compact benchtop inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometer
Key Features
How Does It Work?
This video demonstrates how the N2 plasma in the MICAP is created. Microwave power coupled into the Cerawave ring induces the plasma, which is seeded with a high voltage spark. Sample aerosol introduced into the plasma generates light emission from the excited elements.
Description
MICAP-OES 1000 is a microwave N2 ICP-OES system with independent plasma source and high-resolution spectrometer components – which are coupled together with an optical fiber to transmit the emitted light.
Vertically orientated axial-viewed plasma utilizing an air knife for plasma tail removal. Standard ICP torch dimension (20 mm diameter). Fully air-cooled operation under normal laboratory conditions.
Modular design supports quick and easy setup, along with installations in remote locations where traditional laboratory support is not available
Dimensions (WxHxD)
- 20.7 x 22 x 14 IN (525 x 560 x 350 mm)
- Height excludes fiber optic & ventilation port
Weight
- Total weight of both modules 67 lbs (30 Kg)
Simultaneous Spectrometer
- Echelle spectrometer, 194 – 625 nm continuous + 766 nm
- Peak resolution 5 – 30 pm, 7 pm at 200 nm
- 4 MP sCMOS detector
- Fiber optic coupling to plasma unit
- ActivePeak tracking
Power Requirements
- Plasma source: 208 – 240 V / 10 A
- Spectrometer: 110 – 240 V / 8 A
- PC 110 – 240 V
- Autosampler: 100 – 249 V
Gas Supplies
- Nitrogen, 99.99% purity, typically 16 L/min
- Compressed Air, clean/dried/filtered. 25 L/min
- Argon, 99% purity, 2 L total per ignition sequence
Environmental Requirements
| Conditions | Temperature Range | Temperature Stability | Relative Humidity | Recommended Altitude (from sea level) | Exhaust (4” duct) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | 18-24°C (64 – 75°F) | < 2°C/hr (< 3.6°F/hr) | 20 – 80 % (non-condensing) | -400 to 3000 m (1300 to 10,000 ft) | 100-120 cfm (5.8 – 7 m/s) |
| Elevated* | 25-30° C ( 77- 86°F) | < 2°C/hr (< 3.6°F/hr) | 20 – 80 % (non-condensing) | -400 to 3000 m (1300 to 10,000 ft) | 100-120 cfm (5.8 – 7 m/s) |