Laboratory Environment
22 Agilent 5100 and 5110 ICP-OES Site Preparation Guide
Table 1. Suitable environmental conditions for the ICP-OES instruments
Condition Altitude Temp. (°C) Humidity (%RH) non-
condensing
Non-operating
(Storage)
0–3000 m
(0-9840 ft)
5–60 15–85
Operating within
specifications
0–3000 m
(0-9840 ft)
15–30 20–80
Temperature Control
Air-conditioning is strongly recommended for control of the
environment.
NOTE
For optimum analytical performance, it is recommended that the ambient
temperature of the laboratory be between 20 and 25 °C (68 and 77 F), and be held
constant to within
±2 °C (±3.6 °F) throughout the entire working day.
Most of the 2900 watts (joules per second) or 10,440 kilojoules per
hour (9895 BTU per hour) generated by the system is vented outside
the laboratory by the exhaust system.
The water chiller generates approximately 1000 watts (joules per
second), or 3600 kilojoules per hour (3412 BTU per hour).
After the temperature requirements have been met, check the checklist box: Lab
temperature maintained between 15 and 30 °C.
Cleanliness
The area selected for the operation of an Agilent ICP-OES system
must be free from drafts, corrosive atmospheres and vibration and
should be a dust-free, low humidity environment.
Sample preparation areas and materials storage facilities should be
located in a separate room.
Limit dust levels to less than 36,000,000 particles (0.5 microns or
larger) per cubic meter of air. This is equivalent to a very clean office.
After the cleanliness requirements have been met, check the checklist box: Laboratory
is free of excessive particulate matter.
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