ICP-OES Spectrometer: SPECTRO GENESIS

Overview

SPECTRO GENESIS is the gold standard among entry-level elemental analyzers: easy to use, industrial-grade in durability and throughput, and surprisingly affordable to purchase and operate. Its linear dynamic range allows analysis from parts-per-billion to percent levels, and its new DSOI plasma optics furnish greatly increased sensitivity. It is the cost-efficient instrument of choice for environmental, industrial, and academic laboratories, easily analyzing liquid emission, petrochemical, and chemical samples for a wide range of emission control and process control applications.

Simultaneous Capture of the Complete Spectrum

Instead of analyzing elements one at a time, SPECTRO GENESIS uses essentially the same simultaneous measurement technology as top-of-the-line ICP-OES analyzers. It measures the entire relevant spectrum simultaneously, regardless of the number of elements present, and records and stores each spectrum. Results can be re-evaluated and recalculated at any later time, even if samples have been consumed. If more than 10 elements are analyzed, its simultaneous capture and ultra-fast readout deliver results in 90 seconds – more than twice as fast as sequential ICP-OES – with throughputs of up to 700 samples per day.

DSOI Plasma Optics for Greater Sensitivity

The analyzer's upgrade to SPECTRO's unique dual side-on interface (DSOI) plasma observation technology offers greatly improved sensitivity: two optical interfaces capture emitted light from both sides of a vertical plasma with only a single extra reflection, providing up to twice the sensitivity of conventional radial-plasma-view instruments. Second measurements of dual-view systems become unnecessary, matrix effects are reduced, accuracy is improved, and high matrix tolerance allows analyses in lower dilutions across organic, water, wastewater, and process control applications.

ORCA Optical Excellence with the Lowest Gas Consumption

The ORCA (Optimized Rowland Circle Alignment) optical system uses only three optical surfaces – slit, grating, and detector – to maximize light throughput, delivering constant resolution and best-in-class UV sensitivity across the 175 nm to 770 nm wavelength range. Its unique small-volume design runs with only 0.5 liter of argon per minute and purges no gas during standby, for the lowest gas consumption in its class and savings of approximately $3,000 per year, while competitive systems consume about 3 liters per minute while operating.

New Detectors, Generator, and High-Speed Readout

New CMOS line-array detectors read trace elements' low signals even near intense matrix lines, deliver high dynamic range, need no on-chip cooling, and absolutely eliminate blooming. An updated LDMOS generator delivers up to 1700 W of solid-state power for high matrix compatibility, lower dilutions, and better limits of detection, with stabilization in less than 10 minutes for many applications. The ultrafast readout provides a shortest integration time of 0.1 ms, full-spectrum processing in under 100 ms, and a dynamic range of up to 9 orders of magnitude; with the optional Intelligent Valve System, a complete sample analysis with preflush and two replicates takes less than 1 minute.

Compact, Ergonomic, and Ready to Analyze

A total form-factor redesign gives SPECTRO GENESIS the least benchtop depth of any ICP-OES analyzer – it can be placed flush to a wall with room for an autosampler in front. Pre-aligned torches install quickly on the new bayonet holder with no further adjustments, all connection points sit on the instrument's left side for barrier-free access, and a new timed-startup function has the instrument ready and fully stabilized the minute a shift begins. Available with factory-calibrated methods, this ICP-OES provides plug-and-analyze performance.

Specifications for SPECTRO GENESIS