Perkin Elmer has launched its Optima8x00 series of Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometers (ICP-OES), for analysis of environmental, food, pharmaceutical and geochemical samples.
ICP-OES is claimed to be a highly sensitive, rapid technique for determining the elemental composition of a wide variety of sample types.
The Optima 8x00 series is designed for ease of use and high throughput and detection limits, to help maximise the productivity and profitability of testing laboratories.
The series has a number of new features targeted at enabling laboratories to lower their cost per analysis and more easily meet the ever-changing regulatory requirements.
Radio frequency (RF) generator technology reduces argon consumption, thus driving a reduction in the cost of ownership with increased efficiency.
A new electronic sample introduction system provides superior sensitivity that, coupled with enhanced stability, helps address the ever-increasing regulatory demands of the environmental and pharmaceutical markets.
By generating a constant flow of small uniform droplets, the eNeb sample introduction method enables the Optima to deliver superior instrument stability and detection limits.
The Optima also benefits from a patented RF generator, which features maintenance-free plasma induction plates in place of the traditional helical load coil.
With no cooling required and reduced argon consumption, operating costs are dramatically reduced.
By offering continuous viewing of the plasma, the ntegrated Plasmacam viewing camera simplifies method development and enables remote diagnostic capabilities for maximum uptime.
These features make the Optima 8x00 series suitable for high-throughput contract labs within the food, product safety and geochemical sectors.
The Optima 8x00 series is now available globally.
