Laboratory Automation Solutions

The Apex improves sensitivity primarily by increasing both sample transport efficiency and the quality of aerosol introduced to the ICP instrument. Liquid samples are nebulized with the PFA Microflow nebulizer into a heated cyclonic spray chamber and Peltier cooled condenser. This gives unsurpassed stability along with enhancements in sensitivity of between 3-10 times depending on the volume of sample introduced.

ESI envisioned and developed the revolutionary technology behind our ScoutDX system as it is today. A custom solution for temporary or permanent online monitoring and high efficiency sample transport from remote liquid streams or chemical baths. Ten or more process streams may be monitored within several hundred meters of a centrally located ICP.

All DX autosamplers are designed for the trace metal lab. They utilize a Dual X-rail design combined with a large diameter Z-rail with theta angular motion for precise sampling. All DX components are constructed using chemically resistant materials for an exceptionally long lifetime. These autosamplers come standard with a dual rinse station supported by a single rinse pump.

The FAST is a complete automated sample introduction system for ICPOES/ICPMS, which improves sample throughput up to 300%. The FAST increases productive instrument time by reducing sample uptake, stabilization and rinse steps.

The seaFAST is a high performance, automated sample introduction system for the determination of ultra-trace metals in undiluted seawater and other high matrix samples. It lowers procedural blanks and improves detection limits for a variety of elements through syringe-based sample preconcentration and matrix elimination.

MP² peristaltic pumps offer high precision and accurate sample delivery over a wide range of flow rates. The small design uses inert, chemically resistant and closely-spaced rollers, providing very low pulsation. These features result in improved signal stability, leading to improved detection limits. The MP² pumps are ideal for a wide range of applications and are easily set up. They are available with both software control through PC and push-button manual speed control (MP2-S).

prepFAST is an autodilution system that automatically performs precise and accurate inline dilutions for samples and standards. Capable of up to 400x dilution, the prepFAST is the fastest, simplest way to ensure high quality data in every run. The precise (<±0.05%) and accurate (<±0.2%) S400V syringe pump provides smooth and balanced delivery of solutions over a wide range of flow rates (1 to 40,000 μL/min) to ensure rapid reliable inline dilutions.

Real-time monitoring of semiconductor process chemicals and ultrapure water (UPW) is vital to provide the information needed to improve manufacturing processes and maximize product yield. Metal impurities are monitored in process chemicals at delivery (by tanker or drums), at the central chemical supply, at distribution points, and at the point of use. Chemical monitoring is required 24/7 to verify low or even sub-ppt levels of metal contamination.

The prepFAST S has revolutionized the way ultrapure semiconductor grade chemicals are analyzed with ICPMS detection. The prepFAST S utilizes syringedriven flows of UPW, semiconductor grade acids, and standard solution to automate both sample dilutions and standard curve generation. It eliminates manual handling of samples to deliver sub-ppt detection limit capabilities.

sampleTRAX S is an advanced, automated sample identification system that uses barcodes to track samples from time of collection through reception to final analysis and data reporting. Direct analysis of semiconductor grade chemicals by ICPMS at less than 1 ppt can be achieved with sampleTRAX S. Synchronizing the patented barcode reading arm with the sample probe ensures each sample is positively identified at the time of analysis. The enclosed ultrapure autosampler guarantees sample integrity is not compromised.

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.

The scoutHSN is an on-line monitoring system that allows fully automated unattended measurement of ppm level free silicon and simultaneous monitoring of bound silicon. A single scoutHSN is capable of monitoring free and bound silicon in up to 4 hot phosphoric baths. The scoutHSN includes autocalibration and verification to ensure accurate and precise monitoring of silicon in hot phosphoric baths. The scoutHSN is also capable of monitoring additional elements without affecting analysis time.

The prepFAST IC is a single platform capable of providing total elemental analysis and elemental speciation. The user can seamlessly switch between total metal analysis and speciation without having to change any hardware, solutions, or samples. In addition the system can autocalibrate from single stock standards and autodilute samples for both total metal and speciation analysis.

The Radian VPD-ICPMS (Vapor Phase Decomposition) is a high-throughput, completely automated production tool for online monitoring of metal contamination on semiconductor wafers with ultra-low detection limits. The Radian’s single process station design, ultrafast scanner, and fully integrated ICPMS makes it the fastest, most automated Vapor Phase Decomposition in the world.

100% fluoropolymer magnetically coupled linear drive provides the highest level of chemical resistance. Recommended for semiconductor, geochemistry and other applications where aggressive acids are analyzed and lowest detection limits possible are required. Fluoronetic autosamplers combine the DXCi autocorrecting autosampler with the fluoronetic long-lived, chemically resistant, fluoropolymer mechanical motion, to set a new standard in laboratory automation with extremely acid-resistant mechanical components. The magnetically coupled linear drive with 100% fluoropolymer movement enables hundreds of thousands of corrosion-free sample cycles, perfect for the extreme conditions found in mining labs.

scoutNANO is an online analysis system that seamlessly combines metallic nanoparticle and dissolved metal analysis into one fully automated product. scoutNANO builds on the proven scoutDX system to add nanoparticle analysis capability. Similarly to scoutDX, remote sampling units collect samples and use gas pressure to transfer them to a central unit, where the samples are automatically introduced to an integrated ICPMS for analysis.

The Isotope2 is a second generation sample injection system designed specifically for the determination of isotope ratios by multicollector ICPMS. Design features take into consideration the challenges associated with the determination high precision (<10 ppm = 0.001%) isotope ratios in less than 1 mL of sample volume.

Key Features & Benefits

Syringe loading & injection
FluoroWand
ULPAclean 10
Chemically resistant FNXS autosampler

prepFAST 3 combines high-throughput FAST analysis with third generation autodilution to automate sample preparation for ICP and ICPMS. prepFAST 3 performs FAST analysis of undiluted samples and dilutes any sample or standard as needed up to 400x.

Dilution functions include instrument autocalibration, prescriptive inline sample dilution (e.g. 10x or 25x) and reactive QC-driven dilutions such as overrange and internal standard out-of-range dilutions. Anti-clogging FilterProbe with backflush, SampleSense 3, and other new technologies make prepFAST 3 the best way to improve metals laboratory workflows.

TRAXStation is a fully automated liquid handling system that transforms incoming capped samples into prepared samples ready-for-analysis. It automates and streamlines complete sample preparation with advanced features like vial uncapping, barcode tracking, and seamless integration with analyzers for contamination-free processing.

Expansive Suite of Automated Functions!

Barcode Reading
Uncapping
Aliquoting
Filtering
Diluting
Spiking
& More!