Agilent 5800/5900 and 5100/5110 ICP-OES supplies - Quick Reference Guide

Importance of ICP-OES Supplies and Maintenance

High-quality sample introduction and maintenance parts are essential for reliable performance of inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES). Using genuine Agilent replacement supplies helps minimize instrument downtime, maintain analytical precision, and extend component lifetime. In regulated environments, consistent use of recommended consumables ensures compliance and repeatability across diverse sample types, from aqueous matrices to aggressive acid digests and organic solvents.

Guide Overview

This Quick Reference Guide details the most commonly ordered supplies and parts for Agilent 5800/5900 and 5100/5110 SVDV/VDV and RV ICP-OES systems. It categorizes components by function—nebulizers, spray chambers, peristaltic pumps, valve systems, torches, autosampler accessories, gas modules, sample introduction kits, and calibration standards. The objective is to help laboratory managers and technicians quickly identify and order the correct items to support routine and specialized analyses.

Methodology and Instrumentation

Instrumentation:

• Agilent 5000 Series ICP-OES models: 5800, 5900, 5100, 5110 with dual viewing (SVDV/VDV) and radial viewing (RV) options.

Approach:

• Compile part numbers and descriptions for key consumables.
• Organize supplies by subsystem for intuitive cross-referencing.
• Ensure coverage of standard, inert, and high-matrix sample introduction components.

Main Components and Discussion

• Nebulizers and Spray Chambers: Concentric and inert nebulizers (SeaSpray, Conikal, OneNeb) with EzyLok fittings. Glass cyclonic single/double-pass and inert chambers for HF digests, including removable baffles and drain connectors.
• Peristaltic Pumps and Tubing: Color-coded PVC and FEP Solvaflex tubing for sample, waste, internal standard delivery; Y-piece and barb connectors for buffer addition; pump tubing sets for autosamplers.
• Advanced Valve System (AVS) Supplies: Complete kits for AVS 4/6/7 switching valves, including tubing adapters, sample loops (0.25–3.5 mL), spare rotors/valves, and check valves for seamless reagent switching.
• Torches and Outer Tubes: Fully and semi-demountable easy-fit torches for volatile organics, high solids, HF digests; inert alumina and quartz injectors (0.8 mm to 2.4 mm id); dedicated radial and axial/radial tube-sets.
• Operating and Application Kits: Year-long operation kits for DV and RV systems; specialized introduction kits for inert HF digests, ketone/volatile and semivolatile organics; autosampler rinse and waste kits.
• Autosampler Supplies: SPS 4 rinse kits, high-uptake and low-organic rinse tubes, probe sets (0.8–1.2 mm id), sample racks for multiple tube sizes, gas inlet filters, pre-optic windows, and argon humidifier accessories.
• VGA 77 and MSIS Modules: Reagent and sample pump tubing, hydride module accessories (reaction cones, drain assemblies), O-rings, gas-liquid separators for hydride generation.
• Calibration Standards: Single-element standards (10 000 ppm) across the periodic table, USP <232> pharmaceutical kits, multi-element mixes for majors and minors, IntelliQuant semiquantitative kits, wavelength calibration concentrates and ready-to-use solutions.
• Miscellaneous Supplies: Torch clamps and cleaning stands, rack overlays, centrifuge tubes, sample tray tubing clamps, and spare O-rings for critical seals.

Benefits and Practical Applications

Consistent use of Agilent-specified consumables ensures optimal plasma stability, stable background, and robust signal intensity. Laboratories analyzing high-matrix or corrosive samples benefit from inert components that resist clogging and corrosion. Preconfigured kits streamline maintenance schedules and reduce inventory complexity, supporting high-throughput QA/QC, environmental monitoring, food safety, and pharmaceutical quality control.

Future Trends and Possibilities

Emerging materials for nebulizers and chambers promise further chemical inertness and lower carry-over. Automation in valve switching and self-diagnostic consumable wear sensors may enable predictive maintenance. Integration with IoT-enabled inventory management could automate reorder processes based on usage patterns, reducing downtime risk.

Conclusion

Maintaining ICP-OES performance depends on timely replacement of key components. Agilent’s comprehensive supply guide offers clear part identification and grouping by subsystem to support diverse analytical demands. By adopting genuine Agilent consumables and kits, laboratories can achieve reproducible results, efficient workflows, and regulatory compliance.

Reference

• Agilent Technologies Quick Reference Guide for 5000 Series ICP-OES Supplies, March 2020.