PerkinElmer OPTIMA 8000, Customer Hardware And Service Manual

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System Description
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Torch
The torch has a standard alumina injector with a 2.0 mm inner diameter. Other
injectors available include alumina injectors in different sizes for optimum sample
flow rate, and quartz injectors for different sample types.
Spray Chamber
Depending on the instrument configuration ordered the instrument may include a
Scott-type spray chamber or GemTip Cross-Flow pneumatic nebulizer and a
cyclonic spray chamber. Other combinations are also be available. A Ryton, double-
pass Scott-type spray chamber and the GemTip Cross-Flow pneumatic nebulizer are
one of the standard configurations. This rugged combination provides the best results
for a variety of elements and sample types.
Nebulizers
PerkinElmer offers these nebulizers for a wide variety of applications:
Description/Part No. Uses/Advantages
GemTip Cross-Flow
Nebulizer end cap
N0770546 Good general purpose nebulizer for the analysis of strong mineral acids
(including HF) and samples with less than 5% dissolved solids. Uses
GemTips made of sapphire and ruby in a Ryton end cap for maximum
chemical resistance.
GemCone (Conespray)
Nebulizer
High Solids: N0690670
Low Flow: N0690671 High Solids GemCone is for samples with high dissolved solids (up to
20%). Low Flow GemCone permits lower nebulizer gas flow rates, useful
for spectral lines with high excitation energies and for providing a more
robust plasma. GemCone nebulizers require an end cap (Part No.
N0680343) for use with the Scott spray chambers.
Concentric Glass
Nebulizer
(MEINHARD) Provides excellent sensitivity and precision for aqueous solutions and
samples with few dissolved solids (less than 1%). Self-aspirating. Not to be
used with solutions containing hydrofluoric acid. PerkinElmer offers three
types, Meinhard A, C, and K, which are described below. All require an end
cap (Part No. N0680343) for use with the Scott spray chambers.
The MEINHARD nebulizer will aspirate liquid sample naturally. The
nebulizer may also be operated with externally pumped sample, provided
that the sample flow is not significantly below the natural aspiration rate.
MEINHARD Type A
00472020 General purpose Meinhard nebulizer.