Agilent 7500 ICP-MS ChemStation Operator’s Manual
Contents
C-3
ShieldTorch System 4-18
Theory of the ShieldTorch System 4-18
At behind the interface 4-18
In the plasma 4-19
Feature of the ShieldTorch system 4-22
Effect of Carrier Gas Flow Rate 4-22
Each of the features for the three plasma conditions 4-25
Notes for the use of the ShieldTorch system 4-27
Tuning the ShieldTorch (High Sensitivity mode) 4-27
Tuning solution 4-28
Tuning procedure 4-28
Tuning the ShieldTorch (Soft Extraction Mode) 4-31
Tuning solution 4-31
Tuning procedure 4-31
Tuning the ShieldTorch (Cool plasma) 4-35
Tuning solution 4-35
Tuning procedure 4-35
Tuning for Sensitivity (Agilent 7500ce) 4-39
Each Parameter's Function 4-43
Information on Sensitivity Adjustment 4-46
Reducing Oxide Ions 4-59
Reducing Doubly Charged Ions 4-59
Scan of the Octopole 4-59
Tuning for Sensitivity (Agilent 7500cs) 4-62