Nebulizers for Aqueous and Organics Analyses
SeaSpray - the high dissolved solids nebulizer
The SeaSpray concentric nebulizer offers outstanding nebulization efficiency for trace level analyses. It offers freedom from clogging while nebulizing solutions to the limit of solubility of most mineral salts, and conferring significant sensitivity gains.
- Material: Borosilicate glass
- High physical reproducibility ~ 1%
- TDS tolerance, typically up to 20%
- High tolerance to particulates, typically up to 75um
- Low RSD’s due to highly accurate construction
- Standard available uptake: 0.4mL/min and 2mL/min
SeaSpray U-Series nebulizers with sample uptake 2mL/min are supplied with:
1 x NFT-075, UniFit connector (sample tube 0.75mm ID x 1.3mm OD x 700mm long)
SeaSpray U-Series nebulizers with sample uptake 0.4mL/min are supplied with:
1 x NFT-050, UniFit connector (sample tube 0.50mm ID x 1.3mm OD x 700mm long)
SeaSpray EzyFit nebulizers with sample uptake 2mL/min are supplied with:
1 x EZT-075, EzyFit connector (sample tube 0.75mm ID x 1.3mm OD x 700mm long)
SeaSpray EzyFit nebulizers with sample uptake 0.4mL/min are supplied with:
1 x EZT-050, EzyFit connector (sample tube 0.5mm ID x 1.3mm OD x 700mm long)
All SeaSpray U-Series nebulizers are supplied with the EzyLok argon connector.
SeaSpray EzyFit nebulizers with an ‘E’ at the end of the part number are supplied with EzyLok argon connector.
MicroMist - the low uptake nebulizer for all ICPs
The MicroMist micro-uptake glass concentric nebulizer offers high performance for limited sample volumes. It makes routine ICP-MS Hg determinations possible and reduces matrix effects when used with Glass Expansion’s Cinnabar spray chamber.
- Material: Borosilicate glass
- High physical reproducibility ~ 1%
- TDS tolerance, typically up to 15%
- Low RSD’s due to highly accurate construction
- Standard available uptake: 0.05, 0.1, 0.2, 0.4 & 0.6mL/min
MicroMist U-Series nebulizers with sample uptake 0.2 – 0.6mL/min are supplied with:
1 x NFT-050, UniFit connector (sample tube 0.50 ID x 1.3mm OD x 700mm long)
MicroMist U-Series nebulizers with sample uptake 0.05 – 0.10mL/min are supplied with:
1 x NFT-025, UniFit connector (sample tube 0.25mm ID x 1.3mm OD x 700mm long)
MicroMist EzyFit nebulizers with sample uptake 0.2 – 0.6mL/min are fitted with:
1 x EZT-050, EzyFit connector with 1.3mm OD x 0.50mm ID x 700mm long sample tubing.
MicroMist EzyFit nebulizers with sample uptake 0.05 – 0.1mL/min are fitted with:
1 x EZT-025, EzyFit connector with 1.3mm OD x 0.25mm ID x 700mm long sample tubing.
All MicroMist U-Series nebulizers are supplied with the EzyLok argon connector.
MicroMist EzyFit nebulizers with an ‘E’ at the end of the part number are supplied with EzyLok argon connector.
Conikal - an industry standard
The Conikal concentric nebulizer gives the most reproducible results for standard ICP analyses. It represents the choice nebulizer for high precision, routine aqueous and organic applications.
- Material: Borosilicate glass
- High physical reproducibility ~ 1%
- TDS tolerance, typically up to 5%
- High tolerance to particulates, typically up to 75um
- Low RSD’s due to highly accurate construction
- Standard available uptake: 1 & 2 mL/min
Conikal U-Series nebulizers with sample uptake 2mL/min are supplied with:
1 x NFT-075 UniFit connector (sample tube 0.75mm ID x 1.3mm OD x 700mm long)
Conikal U-Series nebulizers with sample uptake 1mL/min are supplied with:
1 x NFT-050 UniFit connector (sample tube 0.5mm ID x 1.3mm OD x 700mm long)
Conikal EzyFit nebulizers with sample uptake 2mL/min are supplied with:
1 x EZT-075, EzyFit connector (sample tube 0.75mm ID x 1.3mm OD x 700mm long)
Conikal EzyFit nebulizers with sample uptake 1mL/min are supplied with:
1 x EZT-050, EzyFit connector (sample tube 0.5mm ID x 1.3mm OD x 700mm long)
All Conikal U-Series nebulizers are supplied with the EzyLok argon connector.
Conikal EzyFit nebulizers with an ‘E’ at the end of the part number are supplied with the EzyLok argon connector.
Slurry - for slurries or suspensions
Ceramic VeeSpray - handles high particle and TDS loads best
Nebulizers for HF Analyses
DuraMist - for routine high precision HF analyses
The DuraMist concentric nebulizer is the most economical nebulizer for high precision analyses involving samples digested in HF.*
- Material: HF Resistant PEEK
- High physical reproducibility ~ 2%
- High tolerance to particulates, up to 75um depending on uptake
- TDS tolerance, typically up to 30%
- Low RSD’s due to concentric geometry
- Uses only standard ICP argon supply pressures
- Standard 6mm size fits standard cyclonic spray chambers. Adaptors are available for Scott type spray chambers
- Standard available uptakes: 0.4 and 1.0ml/min
DuraMists with sample uptakes 0.4 and 1.0ml/min are supplied with 1 x NFT-050, UniFit Connector with 1.3mm OD x 0.50mm ID x 700mm long sample tubing.
* The DuraMist nebulizer is recommended for samples containing up to 5% HF. For samples with higher concentrations of HF, we recommend the OpalMist PFA nebulizer.
PolyCon - for routine high precision HF analyses
The PolyCon concentric nebulizer represents the choice nebulizer for high precision analyses involving samples digested in HF. The PolyCon has been used successfully in ICP desolvators such as the MCN-6000, where high temperatures are encountered. It has become a favourite in the semi conductor industry, and has enabled analysts to produce accurate (r = 0.9998) calibration curves for low-ppt levels of Na, K, Fe and Ca in 30% hydrogen peroxide.
- Material: HF Resistant Polyimide
- High physical reproducibility ~ 2%
- High tolerance to particulates, up to 75um depending on uptake
- TDS tolerance, typically ~5%
- Low RSD’s due to concentric geometry
- Uses only standard ICP argon supply pressures
- Standard 6mm size fits standard cyclonic spray chambers. Adaptors are available for Scott type spray chambers
- Standard available uptakes: 0.05, 0.1, 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8, 2 & 5ml/min for samples with large particulates
PolyCons with sample uptakes 0.05 – 0.1ml/min are supplied with 1 x NFT-025, UniFit Connector with 1.3mm OD x 0.25mm ID x 700mm long sample tubing.
PolyCons with sample uptakes 0.2 – 0.8ml/min are supplied with 1 x NFT-050, UniFit Connector with 1.3mm OD x 0.50mm ID x 700mm long sample tubing.
PolyCons with sample uptake 2ml/min are supplied with 1 x NFT-075, UniFit Connector with 1.3mm OD x 0.75mm ID x 700mm long sample tubing.
OpalMist - high purity PFA, ideal for ICP-MS
The OpalMist PFA concentric nebulizer is the nebulizer of choice for high precision analyses requiring the highest chemical resistancy to HF, alkalis and organics. The high purity PFA construction makes it ideal for ultra-trace ICP-MS work.
- Material: PFA
- High physical reproducibility ~ 3%
- Strong and consistent self-aspiration
- High tolerance to particulates, up to 75um depending on uptake
- TDS tolerance, typically up to 15%
- Low RSD’s due to concentric geometry
- Uses only standard ICP argon supply pressures
- Standard 6mm size fits standard cyclonic spray chambers. Adaptors are available for Scott type spray chambers
- Standard available uptakes: 0.05, 0.1, 0.2, 0.4, 0.6 & 2ml/min
OpalMists with sample uptakes 0.05 – 0.1ml/min are supplied with 1 x NFT-025, UniFit Connector with 1.3mm OD x 0.25mm ID x 700mm long sample tubing.
OpalMists with sample uptakes 0.2 – 0.8ml/min are supplied with 1 x NFT-050, UniFit Connector with 1.3mm OD x 0.50mm ID x 700mm long sample tubing.
OpalMists with sample uptake 2ml/min are supplied with 1 x NFT-075, UniFit Connector with 1.3mm OD x 0.75mm ID x 700mm long sample tubing.
Ceramic VeeSpray - handles high particle and TDS loads best
The Ceramic VeeSpray nebulizer is made from alumina ceramic, making it ideal for HF analyses. It provides reproducible performance when working with samples containing large particulates. It has the same 6mm diameter as the standard concentric and the Alumina material makes it the most robust and abrasion resistant ICP nebulizer.
- Material: 99.8% Alumina Ceramic
- High physical reproducibility ~ 1%
- TDS tolerance, typically up to 30%
- High tolerance to particulates, typically up to 300um
- Must be pumped – does not self aspirate
- Design uptake range: 0.6 – 3ml/min. Operates best between 1.5 – 2.5ml/min
All Ceramic VeeSpray nebulizers listed in this website are supplied with:
750mm length of STT-16-75 sample tubing (sample tube 0.75mm ID x 1.6mm OD)
Two ratchet connectors 2361 and ferrules 70-803-0780
EzyLok connector QSM-4 and tube adaptor 70-803-0697