Laser ablation (LA) ICP-MS is used for the direct surface analysis of solid samples. The Agilent 7700 Series’ high sensitivity, fast detection and 9 orders dynamic range makes it perfectly suited to laser ablation analysis of a wide range of samples. With sequence control via ICP-MS Mass Hunter software workstation, LA-ICP-MS is highly flexible and can be used to ablate a single spot for inclusion analysis, “raster” (moving track) for bulk analysis, or for precise depth profiling studies. Direct solid sampling is beneficial in the analysis of archeological and forensic samples, and for elemental distribution or zonation studies in geochemistry, bio-imaging and environmental monitoring
Accurate determination of trace element concentrations and distribution at ppb levels in a wide range of sample types.
For bulk analysis, LA-ICP-MS reduces sample preparation requirements which aids the analysis of ceramic and alloy materials that cannot easily be digested.
Analysis of 'difficult-to-digest' samples such as ceramics and metal alloys is enabled.
Non-destructive sampling preserves most of the original sample and thus enables additional measurements, if required.
Integrated control allows unattended sequence analysis from pre-defined ablation sites.
Data manipulation in real-time.
Compatible with optional software packages including: Glitter data reduction software (GEMOC Laser ICP-MS Total Trace Element Reduction), Macquarie University, Australia.
