New White Paper for Spectro MS

A new white paper dealing with isotope ratios in geochemistry for the simultaneously measuring SPECTRO MS ICP mass spectrometer is available from Spectro Analytical Instruments. The white paper, titled ‘Fully Simultaneous ICP-MS: A New Approach to Isotope Geochemistry’, details ways geological laboratories can profit from isotope and
element ratio analysis and designates the Spectro MS as a powerful, user-friendly and less-expensive alternative to multi-collector mass spectrometers. The isotope ratios offer insight into the age and origin of rock samples and can be used to determine the ‘fingerprint of rock, mineral and ceramic samples. Rare earth metals are especially important
geochemical indicators, whose relative presence helps establish conclusions as to tectonic environment and history.

“Until now simultaneous determination of isotope and element contents was only possible to a certain degree; making analyses both time consuming and expensive,“ explained Willi Barger, Product Manager for ICP-MS at Spectro.
“The Spectro MS simultaneously records 210 isotope concentrations and ratios to four decimal places during every measurement and at a much lower cost than sequential mass spectrometers. “Detection limits for the Spectro
MS are in the low parts-per-trillion (ppt) range. In addition, the Spectro MS is easy to operate. Users obtain categorised, reproducible results with the press of a button.”

Users who want to find out more about using the Spectro MS for isotope and element ratio analysis in geochemistry will find a comprehensive description in the new white paper ‘Fully Simultaneous ICP-MS: A New Approach to Isotope Geochemistry’ that is available for free at www.spectro.com. The white paper is oriented not just towards geochemical laboratories but to other users as well. The Spectro MS is ideal for origin determination in the food industry, forensic
science and other areas.