Thermo Scientific iSC-65 Autosampler

The Thermo Scientific™ iSC-65 Autosampler enables automation for laboratories carrying out trace elemental analysis with Thermo Scientific™ iCAP™ PRO Series ICP-OES systems; Thermo Scientific™ iCAP™ Qnova™ Series ICP-MS systems, comprising the iCAP Q ICP-MS, iCAP RQ ICP-MS, iCAP RQplus ICP-MS; and Thermo Scientific™ iCAP™ TQ Series ICP-MS systems, which include the iCAP TQ ICP-MS, iCAP TQe ICP-MS, and iCAP TQs ICP-MS. The iSC-65 Autosampler is ideal for laboratories seeking to increase sample throughput.

When using an autosampler for ICP-OES and ICP-MS analysis, the autosampler typically works in a sequential manner (Figure 1), following the basic steps of:

• Sample uptake – The autosampler probe moves to the sample and the instrument pumps the sample to the instrument until a stable flow is introduced to the plasma.
• Sample analysis – The autosampler probe remains in the sample for the entire period of data acquisition allowing the instrument to pump the sample at a constant rate.
• Sample rinse – Once data acquisition is complete, the autosampler probe moves to the rinse and the sample solution remaining in uptake tubing is flushed to waste.

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