Apex Omega High Sensitivity Desolvating Nebulizer
The Apex Omega desolvating nebulizer is the highest performing ICPMS sample introduction system available. An innovative combination of a multistage Peltier-cooled desolvation system in series with a helical EPTFE fluoropolymer membrane desolvator simultaneously maximizes ICPMS sensitivity and minimizes oxides.
Features:
- Quartz or HF-resistant PFA versions available
- Maximize Signal Intensity
- Integrated Software Control
- Multiple Desolvation Stages
- Reduce Oxide Formation by >100x
- Sample flow rates from 5-400 uL/min
- Combine with prepFAST S for Low Controlled Background
- Combine with microFAST Isotope for syringe loading injection
- N2 Addition
- Ar Sweep
- Spray chamber
- Peltier Cooler
- Desolvator
Apex Omega Flyer
Apex Omega Brochure
Nuclear Forensics
Nd Isotopes Poster Note
U Isotopes Poster Note
K Isotopes Poster Note
Apex Omega Specifications
Apex Omega HF Specifications
| Part # | Description |
| APX-O | Apex Omega high performance membrane desolvation system with quartz spray chamber |
| APX-O-HF | Apex Omega HF high performance membrane desolvation system with PFA spray chamber |
- Sensitivity
- Software Control
- Stability
- Washout
High sample transport efficiency over a range of flow rates is illustrated as a linear increase in sensitivity enhancement directly correlated with increased flow rate. Typical sensitivity enhancements of 6x to 10x are observed between flow rates of 100 and 200 µL/min. Highly efficient desolvation over a typical sample flow range for most applications (5–400 µL/min) is illustrated by low oxide formation with no correlation to flow rate.
Sensitivity vs. Flow Rate
Sensitivity and Oxides
Presented at Goldschmidt Yokohama 2016; Nicholas S. Lloyd, Paul Watson, and M. Paul Field
Using only the Ar sweep and N2 gas flows, the Apex Omega is tuned for two different applications, 1) minimum oxide formation (UO+ < 0.02%, 6x sensitivity) and 2) maximum sensitivity improvement (>10x, UO+ < 0.12%,). The Apex Omega parameters are saved in the software as condition 1 and 2. Downloading the tune parameters in an alternating fashion (every ~ 2 mins) demonstrates immediate return of sensitivity, stability and oxide levels to previous conditions. Saving application specific tuning conditions reduces setup time and improves ease of use.
Indium Sensitivity
Uranium Oxide Formation
Apex Omega stability is illustrated as both, 1) Indium signal intensity for the quartz and HF (PFA) models and 2) Nd isotope ratio precision for the quartz model. The Ω and HF versions have near identical sensitivity and long term stability (<1% RSD for > 8 hrs). Signal stability is translated into isotope ratio precision (repeatability) of less than 13 ppm (2 RSD).
Apex Omega Q and HF 8 hr signal stability comparison
Isotope ratio precision
Presented at Goldschmidt Yokohama 2016; Nicholas S. Lloyd, Paul Watson, and M. Paul Field
Replicate injections illustrate greater than four orders of magnitude (10,000x) washout is achieved in 1 minute for Nd. Two percent HNO3 is used to achieve 10,000x washout for Li and Nd, whereas, classic memory prone elements such as Th are washed out similarly with 1% HF.
Replicate Injections of Nd and Blank
Washout for Various Elements
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