NexION 2000C ICP Mass Spectrometer

Rice represents a dietary staple for over half of the world's population. However, in recent years, concerns have been raised over the presence of high levels of arsenic (As), where this carcinogenic metalloid can be accumulated at levels far exceeding ambient concentrations. Since China is the worl ...

Cassava is a root vegetable and a major source of calories and carbohydrates in many countries around the globe. As one of the most important staple crops, its levels of harmful chemicals and pathogens are strictly controlled – these include organic chemicals and heavy metals. Metals, such as cadmiu ...

Organotin compounds are widely used across industry and agriculture, resulting in widespread pollution of various environmental media, including potable water. Among these compounds are tributyltin (TBT), triphenyltin (TPT), dibutyltin (DBT), and diphenyltin (DPT), in the following order of persiste ...

Toxic cyanobacterial blooms were reported worldwide in various aquatic systems, including freshwater rivers, lakes, reservoirs, and eutrophied coastal marine habitats. Cyanobacterial blooms might be caused by a combination of multiple factors, including eutrophication, solar radiation, temperature, ...

This work demonstrates a robust method using SP-ICP-MS technology to detect CeO2 NPs which were extracted from soil samples with tetrasodium pyrophosphate (TSPP). Over the past few decades, engineered nanoparticles (ENPs) have been increasingly used in many commercial products. As a result, more and ...

Milk and milk powder are used widely in the food industry for the production of other foods. Because of its nutritional importance and widespread consumption, regulations in many countries necessitate that the quality of the milk is routinely monitored.

To better understand the impact of nanoparticles, several key characteristics need to be assessed, such as concentration, composition, particle size, shape and other surface characteristics. The NexION® SP-ICP-MS, with Syngistix™ Nano Application software module, combines fast, accurate data acquisi ...

With the development of nanotechnology and the increased use of nanoparticles (NPs) in numerous products and processes, the need to characterize them has also grown. Nanoparticles come in a wide variety of compositions, with silica dioxide (SiO2) nanoparticles being used in many areas. For successfu ...

Measuring the amount of metals in CNTs presents a challenge. High levels can be measured directly in the solid by several techniques, including XRF and TEM, while low-level analysis requires complete digestion of the sample prior to analysis by ICP-OES or ICP-MS.

Through the years, both industry and analytical instrumentation have advanced. With the development of new chemicals and processes, new pollutants may enter the environment. However, the capabilities of analytical instruments have also increased, allowing the measurement of ever lower levels of envi ...

Boron (B) is studied for its isotope ratio composition in a range of paleoproxy, geochemical, nuclear, medical, and archeological applications. ICP-MS is recognized as a powerful technique for boron isotope analysis. Quadrupole ICP-MS is versatile and not exclusively dedicated to isotope ratio measu ...

In the textile industry, the use of titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles (NPs) is increasing due to their ability to provide UV protection, increase the hydrophilic nature of fabrics, provide antibacterial characteristics, and reduce odors. This work demonstrates the ability of PerkinElmer's NexION ...

With growing concern about the state of the environment, more and more devices are being powered by lithium batteries due to their higher capacities, longer lives, and ability to be recycled, in comparison to conventional batteries. As with all consumer goods, safety and performance are critical and ...

Consumption of seafood is the primary exposure route of methylmercury for humans, emphasizing the importance of accurately measuring methylmercury in fish. As with all analytical method setup, the determination of methylmercury content in fish has to meet the criteria of modern analytical methodolog ...

Selenium (Se) is an essential element at trace levels, toxic at higher levels, and exists in several oxidation states in a variety of inorganic and organic compounds. Consequently, the chemistry of selenium is complex in both the environment and biota. For the determination of selenium species in wa ...

Concentrations of toxic elements in foods are present at trace to ultra-trace levels, requiring sensitive and reliable analytical techniques for accurate measurement. ICP-MS is a powerful technique with multi-element detection capabilities, low detection limits, high speed of analysis, and wide line ...

Eye drops are commonly used medications which are available both over-the-counter and as prescriptions in various forms. Because eye drops are classified as a parenteral medication and have relatively large daily doses, the inorganic components in eye drops must be present at low concentrations. As ...

Owing to the toxicity of heavy metals, it is increasingly important to test cannabis flowers and other cannabis derivatives so that patient and consumer safety is maintained as the use of cannabis becomes more common. This need has translated into an increasing demand for testing cannabis flowers an ...

With rising global populations and the increasing industrialization of both land and sea, the contamination of coastal seawater by metals and metalloids is of increasing concern. This has an adverse effect on both the biological communities which live within these waters as well as the populations w ...

Nickel-based superalloys benefit from high heat resistance, high melting points, retention of mechanical and chemical properties at high temperatures, and high corrosion resistance, among others, and are therefore widely used in challenging environments, such as aircraft and power generation turbine ...

Food alteration has been increasing substantially in recent years, leading to substandard products. Therefore, to ensure the health and safety of the consumer, it is essential to characterize foods for toxic and nutritional elements accurately and rapidly, and ICP-MS is the ideal technique for these ...

Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) are widely used in industrial and medical applications. They are known to form naturally during the weathering of Au-bearing mineral deposits, as well as the transformation of gold nuggets and particles. In freshwater systems, they bioaccumulate in aquatic organisms, as sh ...

With the increasing interest in nanoparticles (NPs), various ways of detecting and measuring them are being used. One of the most promising techniques for analyzing metallic NPs is single particle ICP-MS (SP-ICP-MS). This work demonstrates the ability of the NexION® SP-ICP-MS with Universal Cell Tec ...

Titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles are commonly used in sunscreens as part of the formulation to block the sun’s harmful UV rays. As the use of nanoparticles (NPs) in consumer products has increased, concern has risen as to the health and environmental effects of nanoparticles. Since sunscreens c ...

Single Particle (SP) ICP-MS is an analytical technique that has demonstrated tremendous potential for the measurement and characterization of metal-containing nanoparticles (NPs) in a wide range of sample types, including environmental. One of the most challenging matrices is seawater due to its hig ...

The elemental analysis of soils is of vital importance not only for agriculture, but also from an environmental perspective. Toxic metals enter soil primarily through pollution and can be taken up directly by humans in various manners, potentially causing acute or chronically toxic responses. Theref ...

Cisplatin, carboplatin, and oxaliplatin are the most widely used of platinum-based cancer chemotherapy drugs in the Western world. Cisplatin's effectiveness is due to its ability to bind to the DNA, resulting in DNA-platinum (Pt) adducts, which bend the DNA. The cells must then repair the DNA damage ...

This work demonstrates the ability of PerkinElmer's NexION 2000 ICP-MS to perform accurate, stable analyses of blood and serum samples, leveraging the benefits of the Universal Cell and the ability to use three cell gases in a single method.

Testing for harmful metal(loid)s that may be included in raw materials, processes, paints and additives used in the manufacturing processes of children's toys has been mandated by the regulation EN 71-3. This regulation recommends specific testing methods and maximum allowable concentrations of leac ...

The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) has announced that its new standards for elemental impurities in drug products has been implemented since January 1, 2018. General Chapters <232> and <2232> specify the list of elements and their permissible daily exposure (PDE) limits based on the route of admin ...

This work investigated the transfer of Ag and CuO nanoparticles from consumer products via simulated dermal contact by using textile wipes as a surrogate using PerkinElmer’s NexION® ICP-MS single particle analyzer with the unique Syngistix™ Nano Application software module for data collection and an ...

Whether your lab is well established or just starting up, having a single-source partner who can offer turnkey solutions that meet the current regulations is essential to a successful business. For years, we’ve worked with government and contract cannabis laboratories to develop industry-leading met ...

Feed milling today is a complex business, and agribusinesses both large and small need to balance the nutritional and safety needs of livestock with availability of raw ingredients and their seasonality and variability. Add to that the valuable supplementation and medication that millers supply, and ...

Food testing labs like yours are constantly challenged with accurately analyzing samples quickly and efficiently - all while striving to reduce costs due to market forces. Your commitment to ensuring meat and seafood are safe for consumption, as demand increases, is an uphill battle. Our commitment ...

Unrivaled ppq detection limits. Unparalleled usability. Finally analysts can have the best of both worlds with the NexION® 2000 ICP-MS, featuring an array of unique technologies that combine to deliver the highest performance no matter what your analytical challenge. Discover the effortless versatil ...

Oil refineries and natural gas producers around the world require their lab operations to perform large numbers of analyses before their products are used in industries and by consumers. Detection of even the slightest impurities, accurate process control and hydrocarbon distribution analysis is cri ...

The International Conference on Harmonization Guideline for Elemental Impurities Q3D (ICH Q3D) has established maximum permitted daily exposure limits for elemental impurities in pharmaceutical products. In combination with the U.S. Pharmacopeia’s (USP) Chapters <232> and <233> on elemental impuriti ...

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The S20 series is the next generation of high-performance, robust, and agile autosamplers designed specifically for PerkinElmer’s spectroscopy platforms - atomic and molecular. The series is comprised of two autosamplers: the S23 with three racks and the S25 with five racks. They are designed to mee ...

Whether looking for sample introduction components or standards, we have the consumables you need to keep your NexION up and running smoothly and efficiently.

Download this poster for an all-in-one view of how PerkinElmer instrumentation can answer the analytical needs of the solar market. From R&D of nanomaterials and advanced materials to solar cell component testing including aging and defect analysis - our UV/Vis, DSC, TGA, FT-IR and ICP systems help ...

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Our High Throughput System (HTS) is a uniquely designed modular sample introduction that integrates with the NexION® series of ICP-MS and the Avio® series of ICP-OES to dramatically reduce sample-to-sample time, thereby improving sample throughput while maintaining operation simplicity. The HTS maxi ...

PerkinElmer’s Syngistix Enhanced Security software for AA, ICP and ICP-MS meets the special needs of highly regulated labs such as those that must comply with the U.S. FDA’s 21 CFR Part 11 regulations.

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Laser ablation-ICP-MS (LA-ICP-MS) has become an increasingly popular tool for imaging due to its ability to provide spatially resolved elemental information at low concentrations. Many aspects need to be considered when setting up an LA-ICP-MS system for imaging. Laser scanning speed, stage accuracy ...

Unlike other ICP-MS systems on the market that utilize conventional 40-MHz or 27-MHz commercially available generators which are typically customized and modified to work with ICP-MS instruments, the NexION® 1000/2200/5000 ICP-MS systems feature a 34-MHz frequency free-running RF generator, which wa ...

PerkinElmer’s All Matrix Solution (AMS) system provides a number of benefits to simplify analysis of high-matrix samples with the NexION family of ICP-MS instruments. It allows online gas dilution, improving efficiency and preventing contamination, delivering up to 200x dilution and the ability to s ...

Carbon is difficult to measure with ICP-MS because of its high ionization potential and its presence in both the argon used to generate the plasma (primarily in the form of CO2, as an impurity) and in reagents, including acids and water. As a result, extremely high backgrounds exist at both of the n ...

With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of face masks by the general public has become a critical personal protective measure to minimize person-to-person transmission. While health care workers use medical or surgical masks, the general population uses non-medical, otherwise known as hygie ...