Power Your Plasma: Essential Spare Parts for ICP-MS & ICP-OES

Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) techniques such as ICP-MS and ICP-OES are indispensable for trace elemental analysis in environmental monitoring, materials science, geochemistry, and pharmaceuticals. These instruments rely on a stable plasma source, precise sample introduction, and robust vacuum systems to achieve high sensitivity and reliable data.

Because ICP systems operate under extreme conditions—high-frequency RF power, corrosive acids, and high vacuum—certain components are especially prone to wear and failure.

Which Parts Break Down Most Often and Why?

• RF Generators: Continuous plasma operation stresses RF components; degradation causes unstable plasma or ignition failures.
• Spray Chambers & Torches: Exposed to acids and high temperature, leading to devitrification, clogging, or corrosion.
• Vacuum Pumps: High-duty operation leads to bearing wear and reduced pumping efficiency.
• Electronics & Controllers: Essential for stable RF and vacuum control; aging electronics can cause intermittent failures.

What Needs to Be Replaced Frequently?

• Cones, torches, nebulizers, spray chambers – high-wear consumables due to chemical and thermal stress.
• Vacuum pumps and pump controllers – replaced when performance declines or maintenance cycles are exceeded.
• RF generators – critical replacements when plasma ignition or stability issues appear.

Proactive maintenance and timely replacement of these components ensures long-term reliability and accuracy of ICP-MS and ICP-OES systems.

Offered ICP Spare Parts

1. Agilent: Radio Frequency (RF) Generator for ICP-MS, G8400-67033 (Tested)

Delivers stable RF power for argon plasma in ICP-MS, ensuring efficient ionization, high sensitivity, and reliable performance.

• Available: 2× Tested
• Price: €7,500.00
• Detailed offer can be found here
  There are two RF generators of this type available – detailed information about the second one is available here.

2. Agilent: Inert Spray Chamber for 5000 Series ICP-OES & MP-AES, G8014-68002 (New)

Inert double-pass spray chamber with removable baffle and ball joint outlet, designed for Agilent 5000 ICP-OES and MP-AES.

• Price: €1,200.00
• Detailed offer can be found here

3. Edwards: nEXT 200D200 V.160W Vacuum Pump (Tested)

High-performance turbomolecular vacuum pump for ICP-MS, MS, EM, and other demanding high-vacuum environments.

• Price: €5,900.00
• Detailed offer can be found here

4. Agilent: TURBO-V301 Navigator Turbo Pump with Controller (New)

Compact oil-free turbopump with Navigator controller; ideal for ICP-MS, GC/MS, LC/MS, microscopy, and semiconductor applications.

• Price: €4,100.00
• Detailed offer can be found here

Agilent: TURBO-V301 Navigator Turbo Pump with Controller