Agilent 7700x ICP-MS: An innovative solution for environmental analysis
The Agilent 7700x inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer (ICP-MS) is specially designed to meet the requirements of laboratories performing trace metal analysis in environmental samples such as drinking water, soil and sludge. Thanks to the integration of Octopole Reaction System (ORS) technology, the 7700x significantly improves the performance of the helium collision mode, enabling effective suppression of polyatomic interferences that often complicate ICP-MS analysis. This system enables the detection of contaminants such as selenium and iron at levels below 20 parts per trillion (ppt), while maintaining simple and universal operating conditions.
The 7700x stands out for its ability to deliver increased sensitivity and exceptional analytical accuracy through an optimised package that includes an improved ion lens and a new detector. These innovations enable significant reductions in background noise and detection limits, ensuring reliable results even in complex sample conditions. Automation via One-click Plasma Setting and the Expert AutoTune feature ensures fast and reproducible setup, eliminating the need for complex manual adjustments or prior knowledge of the sample being analysed.
In terms of operational efficiency, the integrated HMI system provides superior tolerance to matrices with high dissolved solids content, extending the stability and robustness of the instrument during long analytical sequences. The 7700x is therefore ideal for routine analysis and large-scale environmental monitoring studies. Its ability to perform multi-parameter analysis without the need for complex reactive gases or sophisticated correction equations makes it an indispensable tool for laboratories seeking to combine simplicity, speed and analytical performance.
With a wide dynamic range and excellent accuracy, the 7700x delivers regulatory-grade data with complete confidence. Whether for drinking water analysis according to USEPA standards or for more complex applications on environmental matrices, the Agilent 7700x offers flexibility and efficiency that revolutionise analytical practices.
