Inductively Coupled Plasmas Optical Emission Spectrophotometer

Inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrophotometer is an analytical instrument to identify and quantify over 70 elements at trace level.

ICP5100
Agilent ICPOES 5100 SVDV

Inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrophotometer (ICPOES) is a solution based technique whereby samples are prepared and introduced in liquid forms (aqueous or organic solvent) for analysis.

With utilisation of argon a plasma, having a temperature as high as 8000°C is capable to thermally excite nearly all elements which then emit light (photons) at their characteristic wavelengths. The respective light emissions are collected at two view modes (axial and radial) by the spectrophotometer and subsequently resolved into a spectrum. By measuring the intensity of the emitted light from a series of prepared solutions of elements the concentration of particular element(s) can be derived from a calibration curve.

Access and Operation

Internal (unimelb) users: Training and self-operation is the preferred option. Request via iLab Training Request.

External users: Fee-for-service is the preferred option. Submit Chem Node Analysis Requests via iLab Request Services.

Visit Chemistry Node Access and Operation for more details.

Contact and Location

Dr Alex Duan (Platform Manager) | Dr Yukie O'Bryan (Technical specialist)

School of Chemistry, Building 154, The University of Melbourne, Victoria 3010