Sample
Carbonates, CO2, methane or gases prepared for specific routes of isotope analysis.
Protium MS | Clumped Isotopes
Automation for clumped-isotope analysis, from sample preparation to IRMS.
Protium MS systems for preparation, purification and introduction of samples in high precision isotope analysis: carbonates, atmospheric CO2, methane and gases for IRMS or laser platforms.
4 linhas
IBEX, IMPALA, ORYX and CAPRA for different sample routes.
IRMS
Integration with modern systems, including platforms Thermo.
ICC
Control, custom methods and real-time monitoring.
An architecture designed to reduce variability in isotopic preparation.
In Clumped isotopes, the preparation stage defines much of the analytical reliability. Protium MS proposal and standardize critical steps such as purification, cryotraps, flow control, inlet and communication with the instrument.
Purification
Cryotraps, GC and flow control to remove interferers before measurement.
Introduction
Micro-volume, bellows, LIDI or dual inlet according to laboratory configuration.
Measurement
IRMS compatibility and laser systems for high precision results.
Protium MS Solutions
Choose the configuration according to the matrix, gas of interest and analytical platform installed in the laboratory.
Carbonates and CO2
IBEX carbonate
Automated system for preparing carbonate and gas samples for isotope analysis grouped by IRMS or laser.
- Samples of calcite, dolomite, magnetite, siderite and other carbonates.
- Variable temperature cryotraps and chemical purification of CO2.
- Integration with ISODAT and Qtegra via IBEX Control Centre.
Methane
IMPALA methane
Automated methane preparation and purification for high resolution isotope analysis.
- Dois criotraps de silica automatizados.
- GC-GC purification and programmable flow control.
- Direct connection to bellows and IRMS inlet block.
Atmospheric CO2
ORYX CO2
Collection and purification of CO2 from atmospheric samples for dual inlet analysis of carbon and oxygen.
- High precision focus for atmospheric samples.
- Automated flow of collection, purification and introduction.
- Applicable to climate, atmosphere and biogeochemical cycles studies.
Laser isotope systems
Laser capra
Automated inlet for laser systems, with sample bellows and reference for pressure control.
- Introduction of methane or CO2 in standard format.
- Pressure control for sample gas and reference.
- Useful configuration for laboratories that combine automated preparation and laser reading.
Applications for advanced isotope search
The Protium MS line fits especially in laboratories that need to increase reproducibility, throughput and traceability in sample preparation.
Paleoclimate and geosciences
Clumped isotopes in carbonates for temperature reconstruction, diagenetic processes, mineral formation and high precision geochemical studies.
Environmental carbonates
Automated preparation of calcite, dolomite and carbonate materials to reduce operational variability in research routines.
Methane and energy
Purification of CH4 for studies of origin, maturation, microbial processes, natural systems and energy-associated samples.
Atmospheric CO2
Collection and preparation of CO2 for high isotopic precision in carbon and oxygen, with relevance for climate and greenhouse gases.
IRMS Laboratories
Automation of manual steps, communication with instrument software and integration to the flow of installed equipment.
Laser-based systems
Controlled introduction of gases for isotopic laser platforms, including applications with methane and carbon dioxide.
Automated sample-preparation workflow
The gain is not only to “automate by automating”, but to control the sensitive points of preparation that directly impact the reliability of the isotopic data.
Less manual variation
Repeative stages of preparation begin to follow a controlled method, reducing operator dependence.
Flow control
Helium and back-flush flows can be programmed to optimize cleaning and transfer.
Trackable temperature
Cryotraps and controlled thermal zones help stabilize purification and sample focus.
Auditable data
Real-time monitoring and data export support diagnosis, QC and maintenance.
IBEX Control Centre
Method control without complex programming.
The ICC software allows control and reading of valves, temperatures, vacuum pressure and custom objects. Methods can be created and adjusted by graphical interface, with communication with ISODAT and Qtegra.
Custom Methods
Create preparation routines with objects like valves Valco, extra traps, temperature zones, sensors and meters.
Real-time monitoring
Follow critical parameters and register data for quality control and diagnosis.
Integration with the instrument
Communication with ISODAT scripting and workflows Qtegra to align preparation and measurement.