Astrum Swift

High-resolution glow discharge mass spectrometer (GD-MS) with a low-flow DC source, pulsed cryo-cooling, dual-detector system, and a flexible sample geometry.

• Status: Active
• Country: UK
• Isotopic: Yes
• Elemental: Yes
• Type of measurable elements: Metals and non-metals
• Measurable isotopes/elements: Covers the mass range from 6Li to 238U
• Analyzer type : Magnetic Sector MS
• Ion source type: Glow discharge
• Inlet types: Pin, flat, powder, granular, wire, foil, filament, liquids
• Mass range : 1-300 amu
• High Resolution : Yes
• Mass resolution/ Mass resolving power : Adjustable resolution from 300 to over 10,000 (10% valley definition)
• Sensitivity : Matrix current (sensitivity) >1.3x10-9amps at RP>4,000 using total Cu signal
• Dynamic range : 12 orders of magnitude
• Detection limits : sub ppb
• Detector type : Dual mode secondary electron multiplier with Faraday detector for extended dynamic range
• Geometry type : Double-focusing magnetic sector field
• Environmental requirements : Temperature: 20–24°C; Humidity: <70%
• Dimensions and Weight: 1670 mm (W) × 1600 mm (D)