ICP-MS Cone Cleaning and Maintenance

All sample and skimmer cones, regardless of ICP-MS manufacturer or design serve the same function. They are the differential apertures separating the sample at atmosphere from the mass filter and detector(s) at high vacuum. Though fundamental cone geometries are essentially the same across varying models, each manufacturer has designed the cone’s critical dimensions to their own unique specifications. The analytical zone, the area most in need of maintenance displays the most significant differences. These differences, together with sample type (ground water, soil digests, sea water, etc) contribute to the rate at which oxides and salts accumulate in and around the cone orifice. They also affect the rate of cone degradation and influence the cleaning methodology.

Download our comprehensive ICP-MS Cone Care and Maintenance Guide or visit the Library and Resources page of our website for more information. To order our Cone Cleaning Kit (SI-CCK01) contact us at:  Sales@SpectronUS.com or give us a call +1-805-642-0400.

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