Description
Argon Fittings – 2 pkg – 275-35
P/N: 275-35
Cross Reference(s)
N/A
Instrument Compatibility
TJA 61E, Iris & Intrepid Radial, TJA 61E Trace, Iris AP, & Intrepid
Detail
Argon Fittings for Ceramic Base Torches (2/pkg)
In the context of Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) spectroscopy, an Argon fitting refers to the components used to connect and control the flow of argon gas within the ICP system.
The Importance of Argon Fittings in ICP
Here’s why an Argon Fitting is important in ICP:
- Plasma Generation: Argon gas is the primary gas used to generate and sustain the high-temperature plasma, which is the heart of ICP spectroscopy.
- Sample Introduction: The argon carrier gas transports the sample aerosol into the plasma for atomization and ionization.
- Preventing Interferences and Ensuring Purity: The quality and purity of the argon gas directly impact the accuracy and reliability of the analysis. Impurities can lead to:
- Baseline noise and drift, complicating the interpretation of chromatograms according to Organomation.
- Reduced detector sensitivity, especially for trace analysis.
- Column degradation and altered retention times in gas chromatography, if coupled with ICP-MS.
- Damage to sensitive equipment, increasing maintenance costs and downtime.
- Maintaining System Performance: Proper Argon fittings ensure a gas-tight and leak-free supply of gases, which is critical for consistent and stable gas flows, says Agilent.
Therefore, reliable Argon fittings that prevent leaks and maintain gas purity are crucial for achieving accurate, sensitive, and reproducible results in ICP analysis.
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