New High Resolution ICP-MS now operational

A new latest generation ELEMENT 2 High Resolution Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer has been installed in the Central Science Laboratory, replacing the original 14 year old ELEMENT 1 instrument.

Following installation in July the ELEMENT 2 has undergone a lengthy and detailed commissioning process. The new instrument will offer researchers interference free determination of many elements down to trace and ultra-trace levels (depending on blank and sample quality).

Dr Ashley Townsend, CSL Deputy Director and Research Fellow ICP-MS commented that “the new instrument offers superior detection capability and enhanced spectral resolution over our earlier instrument, which will be beneficial and have application in a broad cross section of UTAS research areas, namely environmental, chemical, health science, marine science, geological, Antarctic and agricultural fields”.

The acquisition of the ELEMENT 2 was supported through a successful ARC LIEF bid with major support from within the University along with key external stakeholders (AAD, CSIRO and ACE CRC).

For more information contact the Scientific Officer in Charge of this facility.
Dr Ashley Townsend