Thermo Scientific iCAP Q, Operating Manual

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System Description
Sample Introduction System
Thermo Fisher Scientific iCAP Q Operating Manual (P/N 1288090, Revision B) 3-5
Nebulizer
The sample aerosol is generated by the nebulizer. The properties of the
aerosol can be influenced by the nebulizer gas flow and also by the type
of nebulizer employed. Depending on the model ordered, the nebulizer
is made of either polypropylene (PP) or perfluoroalkoxy (PFA), see
Table 3-1 .
Spray Chamber
The spray chamber filters out larger aerosol droplets for improved signal
stability and low oxide rates. Depending on the model ordered, the
spray chamber is made of either quartz or PFA, see
Table 3-1 .
Table 3-1. Material used in different iCAP Q models
Model Item Material
iCAP Qa nebulizer PP
spray chamber quartz
injector quartz, 2.5 mm ID
iCAP Qc nebulizer PFA
spray chamber quartz
injector quartz, 2.5 mm ID
iCAP Qs nebulizer PFA
spray chamber PFA
injector sapphire, 2.0 mm ID
Labeled Components: 1=nebulizer, 2=spray chamber, 3=injector, 4=torch
Figure 3-5. Nebulizer, spray chamber, injector and torch
1 2
3
4