Thermo Scientific iCAP MSX Single Quadrupole ICP-MS

The Thermo Scientific™ iCAP™ MSX Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer (ICP-MS) consistently produces accurate data with maximized instrument uptime. Experience powerful detection capability without compromising matrix robustness to simplify your analysis, even with difficult samples.

Consistent results and stability with unique matrix robustness

The high matrix performance ensures maximized instrument uptime due to the infrequent need for user maintenance and minimal analytical drift. 

Thermo Fisher Scientific: iCAP™ MSX Single Quadrupole ICP-MS: Dramatically reduce user maintenance to increase instrument uptime. Over 6000 samples analyzed over a span of 8 weeks without any sample introduction maintenance or cone cleaning.

Intelligent Matrix Handling (IMH)

IMH reduces exposure of the instrument to the sample matrix when analyte detection is not taking place

• Confidently analyze samples without QC failures
• Longer analytical runs with minimal interruptions
• Increased productivity and reduced maintenance

Seamless interface control

Achieve the optimal balance of sensitivity to matrix tolerance with control of skimmer potential and forevacuum pump

• Improved detection capability in challenging matrix
• Highest sensitivity for your sample type
• Simple instrument operation via a fully software-controlled system

Easy Argon Gas Dilution (AGD)

Easy AGD reduces analytical drift and matrix deposits with a proprietary dilution gas introduction method

• Right first-time analysis to eliminate re-runs
• Prevents matrix deposits with high matrix samples
• Consistent internal standard recovery throughout the analytical run

Integrated argon humidifier

Enhance productivity and robustness with a fully integrated argon humidifier

• Increase productivity with software switching between dry and humidified plasma
• Minimized analytical drift from prevention of salt build up on nebulizer and torch
• Clear visual indicators for humidifier status

Thermo Fisher Scientific: iCAP™ MSX Single Quadrupole ICP-MS: Deliver right first time results in high matrix samples without drift or QC failures. Soil and wastewater analysis over 12 hrs with IMH and AGD-25, demonstrating minimal analytical drift in a high matrix.

Ultimate analytical detection capabilities with uncompromised performance

The iCAP MSX ICP-MS has the analytical power to meet and exceed global regulations and has the added benefit of future-proofing your laboratory against evolving standards. The analytical performance is enabled by a range of innovations to ensure that the instrument’s sensitivity remains optimized and consistent, regardless of user or sample type.

Intellilens™ for optimal performance

The Intellilens optimizes the optical lens settings per analyte to provide maximum sensitivity across the mass range

• Optimize sensitivity per analyte with intelligent tuning algorithms
• Integrated within autotunes for simplicity and ease-of-use
• Automated set-up without user instrument interactio

High sensitivity with interface design and control

Advance control of the of the interface and forevacuum boost analytical performance

• Sensitivity or matrix tuning to provide the correct parameters for different samples
• Potential applied to skimmer cone, adjusted to optimize performance
• Raised interface vacuum further increases sensitivity

Thermo Fisher Scientific: iCAP™ MSX Single Quadrupole ICP-MS: Ensure detection limit requirements are consistently achieved: Sensitivity specifications: Sensitivity of iCAP MSX ICP-MS (red) compared to other ICP-MS instruments (green and blue).

Optimized efficiency and streamlined workflows for maximum productivity

The iCAP MSX ICP-MS enables optimized productivity of your analysis from sample to results, to maximize your laboratory efficiency. The Thermo Scientific Qtegra Intelligent Scientific Data Solution (ISDS) software seamlessly controls your workflow from the initial instrument set-up, throughout daily operation to reporting results. You can be assured that are you are meeting the demands for accurate analysis and traceable data with robust and reliable automated processes.

Workflows designed for efficiency

Save time with Get Ready which can pre-program the instrument to be ready and operational when the samples are ready for analysis

• Optimal instrument up-time is provided the Thermo Scientific HAWK Consumable and Maintenance
• Assistant which notifies the analyst when important maintenance activities are required
• Ensure QCs pass consistently by monitoring instrument performance trends to recognize when impromptu maintenance may be necessary

Thermo Fisher Scientific: iCAP™ MSX Single Quadrupole ICP-MS: Ensure instruments are operational and performance is maintained: The HAWK Consumable and Maintenance Assistant alerts the user to perform critical maintenance tasks.

Increased productivity with single analysis mode

• Interference free analysis is provided by Single HeKED analysis which effectively removes interferences across the entire mass range
• Fast analysis time with no CRC gas changes for commonly encountered interferences
• Simplicity of single measurement mode to reduce instrument start-up time and
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Thermo Fisher Scientific: iCAP™ MSX Single Quadrupole ICP-MS: Produce right first results Single HeKED analysis mode: proven technology for routine applications 55 elements, 2.5 mins/sample in natural waters.

Unique user experience

• Reduce training requirements with Qtegra ISDS Software which is used with all ICP technologies from Thermo Fisher Scientific
• Increase productivity with one software application, removing the need to navigate to different applications to execute analytical work
• Clear visibility of instrument status from anywhere in the lab with comprehensive status LEDs

Step Ahead

• Increase productivity as the cycle time of analysis is significantly reduced
• Ensure efficient workflows as analysis and preparation of the next sample are executed in parallel to save time
• Save on utilities such as argon with reduced analysis times

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