Thermo DELTA V Advantage IRMS
The Thermo DELTA V Advantage IRMS measures small differences in the abundance of stable isotopes such as 13C/12C and 15N/14N.
Description
The Thermo DELTA V Advantage IRMS is a magnetic sector mass spectrometer designed to accurately measure small differences in the abundance of stable isotopes such as 13C/12C and 15N/14N. The Delta V EA-IRMS is a continuous flow instrument which employs an elemental analyser.
During analysis, samples undergo combustion in an oxygen atmosphere and are converted into simple gases (such as CO2 and N2). The evolved gases are ionised and separated before being detected by the mass spectrometer.
Measurement of the ratio of the ions corresponding to each gas produced can provide information about the biological, chemical or physical processes the material has undergone.
Specifications
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- GC Isolink for compound separation in gas phase
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- Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometer (IRMS)
- Has an elemental analyser
- Universal triple collector suitable for standard applications involving N2, CO, NO, CO2, N2O and SO2.
- A H2 collector with additional cups for complete removal of unwanted ions other than HD+
Applications
- The Delta V EA-IRMS is used for a wide range of applications such as:
- Archaeology
- Climate change research
- Biology
- Environmental sciences
- Food safety
- Paleoclimatology
Instrument location
Bioanalytical Mass Spectrometry Facility
Room B50, Basement Floor
June Griffith Building (F10)
UNSW Sydney, NSW 2033
Phone: 02 9385 1717
Email: bmsf@unsw.edu.au
Dr Russell Pickford
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Phone
02 9385 2952 -
Mobile
0410 761 718 -
Email
r.pickford@unsw.edu.au
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