Agilent 4100 MP-AES Microwave Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometer | Agilent Technologies, Inc.

General Description
The Agilent 4100 MP-AES Microware Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometer is a compact, bench mounted elemental analyzer for use in the laboratory. It is used for the determination of trace to % levels of elements in a wide range of matrix types. The Agilent 4100 MP-AES delivers:

Lowest cost of ownership — the Agilent 4100 MP-AES runs unattended without flammable or expensive gas supply, dramatically reducing your operating costs
High-performance — magnetically excited microwave plasma source provides superior detection limits to flame AA
Ease of use — application-specific software applets plus plug-and-play hardware ensure any user can set up quickly without method development or alignment, and with minimal training
Improved laboratory safety — in addition to eliminating flammable and oxidizing gases, the 4100 MP-AES eliminates the need to plumb multiple gases into the laboratory, or manually transport and handle gas cylinders
Robustness and reliability — ideal for industries such as mining, food and agriculture, chemicals, petrochemicals, and manufacturing, and for remote locations

Technical Description
A robust, nitrogen based plasma is used to excite the elements of interest. The resultant emissions are directed through a fast scanning, high resolution optical system to a Peltier cooled solid state CCD detector, allowing for fast detection of elemental concentrations. These instruments include a microwave excitation assembly which features a solid state HV power supply and an industrial-grade, air cooled magnetron operating at 2450 MHz. Plasma power is fixed at 1 kW for ease of operation. Vertically-oriented plasma provides improved matrix handling while end-on or axial viewing provides optimum sensitivity and best detection limits. Fully web-integrated MP Expert software uses Agilent’s worksheet concept for ease of use, rapid operator training, and commonality with other Agilent spectroscopy products.

Evaluation Criteria

THROUGHPUT:

Between 2 and 15 minutes for detection
Multiple samples, multiple tests/sample per run
95-32 samples every 2 hours
The system or device is currently fully automated
Device or system is intended for multiple detection assays
2 solutions, buffer, eluents, and/or reagents
5 or more components
10-20 minutes is required for setup

LOGISTICS:

A day of training and technical skills are required
Approximately the size of a home dishwasher
More than 50 kg
Wired connections are available
System or device has a greater than 220V electrical requirement

OPERATIONS:

Can be used from 25°C to 37°C
Components must be stored at room temperature (27°C)
Performance is not influenced by relative humidity
Between 1 to 3 years shelf life
Greater than 10 years expected life
Results can be viewed in real-time
The system could be adapted to a fully autonomous system with some effort
The system software is closed and not available for modification
The system hardware is closed and not available for modification

DETECTION:

Not possible for the system to achieve 510K clearance
Not possible for the system to achieve FDA approval
Less than 250 µL
Excellent specificity. System has occasional false alarms under certain conditions (<2%)

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