Agilent Spectroscopy Analytical Systems and Components
Comprehensive technical supply of Agilent Spectroscopy and Varian optical, atomic, and molecular instruments, ICP-OES systems, ICP-MS mass spectrometers, Cary spectrophotometers, and spare components for testing laboratories.
Agilent 5800 Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometers (ICP-OES)
Smart optical emission spectrometers designed for rapid multi-elemental analysis across environmental, metallurgical, and chemical applications. Features an intelligent Smart Diagnostics sensor network tracking instrument health alongside IntelliQuant algorithms.
- Vertical torch orientation providing high tolerance to dissolved solids and heavy matrices
- Integrated Smart Diagnostics continuous hardware tracking preventing unscheduled downtime
- Custom CCD detector VistaChip II covering contiguous wavelengths from 167 nm to 785 nm
- Automated spectral interference identification delivering rapid elemental profiling
Agilent 5900 Synchronous Vertical Dual View (SVDV) ICP-OES Systems
High-throughput flagship optical emission spectrometers with Synchronous Vertical Dual View technology. The architecture measures axial and radial plasma emission lines simultaneously in a single exposure, doubling sample throughput while halving argon use.
- Synchronous Vertical Dual View architecture delivering simultaneous axial and radial readouts
- High-resolution Echelle polychromator providing outstanding spectral resolution across lines
- Fast sample measurement cycle down to forty seconds per specimen run
- Low-flow optical purge design substantially lowering operating costs on industrial gases
Agilent 7850 and 7900 Quadrupole ICP-MS Mass Spectrometers
Benchtop single quadrupole ICP mass spectrometers engineered for trace and ultra-trace inorganic elemental quantification down to sub-ppt levels. Equipped with UHMI aerosol dilution, accommodating solutions up to 25% total dissolved solids without clogging.
- Fourth-generation Octopole Reaction System (ORS4) operating in kinetic energy discrimination mode
- Robust matrix tolerance handling up to 25% total dissolved solids in routine sequences
- High-performance dual-inlet turbomolecular pumping station maintaining stable high vacuum
- Precision-machined nickel and platinum sample and skimmer interface cone sets
Agilent 8900 Triple Quadrupole ICP-MS (ICP-QQQ) Systems
Benchmark tandem mass spectrometry instruments providing definitive removal of spectral isobaric interferences in semiconductor and high-purity chemical workflows. The MS/MS filter utilizes two hyperbolic quadrupoles bounding a collision cell.
- True tandem MS/MS configuration controlling ion-molecule reactions in the collision cell
- Ultra-low background count rates below 0.1 counts per second for ultra-trace quantification
- Definitive isotopic ratio determination for challenging phosphorus, sulfur, and silicon matrices
- Solid-state digital radiofrequency plasma generators delivering remarkable RF stability
Agilent Cary 3500 and Cary 60 UV-Vis Molecular Spectrophotometers
Precision UV-Vis spectrophotometers advancing the optical instrumentation heritage of Varian Cary. The Cary 60 utilizes a pulsed xenon flash lamp, while the Cary 3500 Multizone performs simultaneous kinetic testing with independent Peltier heating.
- Pulsed xenon flash lamp source eliminating lamp warm-up delays and photobleaching risks
- Multizone architecture on Cary 3500 with independent Peltier multi-cell temperature control
- Fast spectral scanning rates across ultraviolet and visible wavelength ranges
- Support for remote fiber optic immersion probes eliminating manual cuvette filling
Agilent Cary 630 Compact FTIR Infrared Spectrometers
Ultra-compact Fourier transform infrared spectrophotometers engineered for raw material verification and QA/QC workflows. Incorporating a permanently aligned Michelson interferometer, the Cary 630 accepts snap-in DialPath, diamond ATR, and diffuse reflectance modules.
- Innovative DialPath modular accessories providing fixed optical pathlengths for liquid screening
- Durable single-reflection diamond and ZnSe attenuated total reflectance (ATR) crystal interfaces
- Rugged optical engine sealed against ambient moisture, vibrations, and dust contamination
- Rapid spectral library matching delivering immediate pass/fail material identification
Agilent 240/280 Atomic Absorption and 4210 Microwave Plasma-Atomic Emission Systems
Flame and furnace atomic absorption spectrometers (AAS 240FS and 280FS based on Varian heritage) alongside nitrogen-powered MP-AES 4210 instruments. MP-AES technology runs directly on nitrogen, eliminating flammable cylinder gases like acetylene.
- Fast Sequential AAS delivering rapid multi-element analysis from a single aspiration
- Zeeman background correction with graphite furnace atomization for ultra-trace metal analysis
- Nitrogen-plasma MP-AES 4210 operation removing costs and risks of flammable acetylene tanks
- Substantially reduced running costs per test across geological, mining, and agricultural soils
Agilent Vaya Raman Analyzers, 8700 LDIR Laser Imaging and Spectroscopy Spare Parts
Advanced chemical imaging platforms incorporating the 8700 LDIR laser, Vaya and Resolve handheld Raman spectrometers featuring SORS, alongside replacement plasma consumables including quartz torches, SeaSpray nebulizers, and peristaltic pump tubing sets.
- Proprietary SORS technology on Vaya Raman systems identifying materials through opaque containers
- High-definition laser infrared imaging for rapid microplastics and pharmaceutical tablet mapping
- Demountable and one-piece quartz ICP plasma torches and alumina injector tubes
- Precision Conikal and SeaSpray nebulizers, cyclonic and Scott spray chambers, and skimmers
Preventive maintenance of ICP-OES 5800 and 5900 torches and sample introduction
Excitation stability and emission line reproducibility across Agilent 5800 and 5900 ICP-OES instruments depend directly on torch health and RF coil geometry.
High-matrix mineral digests and brine solutions deposit salt encrustations along the alumina injector and quartz outer tube, leading to plasma instability or thermal torch damage. Periodic disassembly and soaking in dilute nitric acid followed by ultrasonic rinsing restores quartz clarity.
Routine renewal of flexible peristaltic pump tubing and alignment of SeaSpray nebulizers prevents aerosol pulsing and baseline drift throughout long analytical batches.
Upkeep of ICP-MS 7850 and 7900 interface cones and octopole reaction cells
In inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry systems across 7850 and 7900 series, sample and skimmer interface cones endure direct exposure to atmospheric pressure argon plasma.
Oxide film accumulation and refractory matrix deposition around sampling orifices degrade differential vacuum pumping efficiency and diminish ion extraction transmission. Routine ultrasonic cleaning of nickel and platinum cones in mild cleaning agents restores orifice circularity.
Periodic optimization of helium cell gas flow rates within the ORS4 collision cell guarantees robust attenuation of polyatomic background interferences.
Optical calibration and flash lamp upkeep for Cary 60 and 3500 spectrophotometers
Molecular UV-Vis spectrophotometers across Cary 60 and Cary 3500 series operate with pulsed xenon flash lamp technology, eliminating cell compartment heat build-up.
Sustaining photometric accuracy requires regular baseline validation using reference potassium dichromate standards and holmium perchlorate reference filters.
Wiping remote optical immersion probe tips with lint-free lens wipes dampened with spectroscopic-grade ethanol eliminates light scattering during in situ vessel acquisitions.
On Cary 3500 Multizone systems, independent Peltier cell blocks require periodic condensate inspection to ensure uniform kinetic thermal control.
Maintaining diamond ATR crystal interfaces and DialPath modules on Cary 630
Agilent Cary 630 FTIR Fourier transform infrared spectrophotometers provide rapid material verification via snap-in sampling modules.
When utilizing attenuated total reflectance (ATR) accessories, the single-reflection diamond crystal requires diligent solvent wiping between consecutive measurements of viscous pastes, resins, and polymers.
Employing soft wipes and torque-limiting sample press mechanisms protects crystal surfaces against scratching. For DialPath liquid transmission modules, monitoring optical window parallelism preserves pathlength calibrations when quantifying petroleum fractions and lubricating oils.
Operational practices for flame AAS and nitrogen microwave plasma MP-AES 4210
Atomic absorption systems (AAS 240FS and 280FS embodying Varian optical architecture) and nitrogen-powered MP-AES 4210 systems require meticulous gas flow management. On flame AAS instruments, regular cleaning of the titanium burner slot prevents carbon encrustation and flame distortion.
In microwave plasma-atomic emission spectrometry (MP-AES 4210), running on nitrogen supplied by an air compressor generator avoids hazardous bottled acetylene; however, routine inspection of the alumina injector and microwave cavity waveguide integrity is essential to maintain excitation efficiency.
Analytical instrumentation structure and legacy of Varian spectroscopy
Agilent Spectroscopy integrates decades of optical and atomic analysis innovation originating from Varian Inc., encompassing the celebrated Cary brand, Fast Sequential AAS, and ICP spectrometers.
This dedicated business unit operates autonomously from adjacent corporate divisions: chromatography and organic mass spectrometry are featured on the primary analytical page, vacuum turbomolecular pumps reside in a specialized high-vacuum catalog, while Varian Medical Systems remains entirely independent.
Seamless technical cross-linking ensures prompt access to official product documentation.
Laser direct infrared chemical imaging on 8700 LDIR systems
Agilent 8700 LDIR laser direct infrared chemical imaging systems integrate rapidly tunable quantum cascade laser technology for automated particle identification.
The optical workstation automatically determines size classification, shape morphology, and chemical polymer identity of microplastics and fibers across environmental water and soil matrices.
Rapid mid-infrared laser spectral tuning sweeps across broad surface areas within minutes, removing tedious manual focal adjustments and accelerating high-definition spectral imaging across laboratory workflows.
Handheld SORS Raman material verification on Vaya and Resolve
Agilent Vaya and Resolve handheld Raman spectrometers utilize Spatially Offset Raman Spectroscopy (SORS) to perform raw material verification.
The optical arrangement offsets excitation and detection paths, suppressing fluorescence and container signals to identify active ingredients directly through amber glass bottles, paper sacks, and opaque drums.
This non-destructive identification workflow eliminates sampling booth bottlenecks, avoids chemical exposure risks, and accelerates warehouse batch release procedures without breaching protective outer packaging.
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Documents and sources
- Agilent 5800 ICP-OES — Official Optical Emission System Brochure and Plasma Torch Parameters (PDF)
- Agilent 5900 ICP-OES — Technical Brochure for Synchronous Vertical Dual View SVDV Spectrometers (PDF)
- Agilent 7850 ICP-MS — Technical Guide for Routine High-Matrix Analysis and Salt Tolerance (PDF)
- Cary 3500 UV-Vis Spectrophotometer — Multizone Photometric Systems Product Brochure (PDF)
- Cary 630 FTIR Spectrometer — Technical Data Sheet for Compact Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer (PDF)
- Agilent Vaya Raman Spectrometer — Technical Overview of Handheld SORS Raw Material Identification (PDF)
- Agilent Spectroscopy Instrumentation Catalog — Atomic Absorption 240/280 and MP-AES 4210 Systems
- Agilent 5000 Series ICP-OES Supplies — Quick Reference Guide for Sample Introduction and Torches (PDF)
