Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) Laboratory
Solid State Laser ICP-MS
Below are general descriptions of the equipment used in the ICP-MS lab. Click on the photos for a larger view. For technical information and access to the lab contact the lab manager – Colin Bray.
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The argon plasma (wow!). |
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The sampler cone where the sample is first introduced into the expansion chamber and then via the skimmer cone into the mass spectrometer. |
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The torch box, containing from right to left, the nebulizer, spray chamber and torch. |
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The Nu Wave UP-213 laser ablation microscope. This system utilises a 213 nm solid state Nd-YAG laser which can ablate samples down to spot sizes of 5 um. |
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The sample chamber of the laser ablation microscope. The chamber will accept one inch diameter electron microprobe type mounts, regular thin/polished sections or loose samples. |
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Time resolved analysis of Molybdenum-100 in a standard glass sample. |
The lab provides services to the Department of Earth Sciences, other U of T departments and is available to other University and Industry users.
For technical information, access to the lab and analytical costs, contact the lab manager – Colin Bray.