Equipment Model

Agilent Technologies ICP-MS 7850

Description

The Agilent ICP-MS 7850 is an inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer that offers high sensitivity, precision, and the capability to analyze multiple elements simultaneously.

Lab

MSLS - CAIF

Institute

Manipal School of Life Sciences (MSLS)

Location

Manipal School of Life Sciences, Eshwar Nagar, Manipal, Udupi, Karnataka 576104, India

• Applications

  • Trace element analysis in biological samples (blood, serum, urine, hair, tissue).

  • Detection of toxic metals and essential trace elements in environmental samples (water, soil, rock, sludge, plant material).

  • Analysis of pharmaceutical drugs for elemental impurities.

  • Environmental monitoring and compliance testing.

  • Forensic science applications, including toxicology and material identification.

  • Quality control and purity assessment of materials in industrial processes.

  • Food and beverage analysis to determine elemental composition and contaminants.

• Key Features

  • High sensitivity and precision for trace-level element detection.

  • Simultaneous multi-element analysis with rapid throughput.

  • Wide dynamic range for detecting elements in varying concentrations.

  • Advanced interference removal techniques for accurate results.

  • Automated workflow capabilities for enhanced efficiency.

• Limitations

  • Requires specialized training for operation and data interpretation.

  • High operational and maintenance costs.

  • Sample preparation can be time-consuming for complex matrices.