ICP-OES Nebulizer Selection Guide
Each nebulizer has different performance characteristics and unfortunately, a universal nebulizer ideal for all applications is not available yet. Using the right ICP-OES nebulizer for your application will ensure you achieve the optimum performance and reduce your risk of blockage and unplanned downtime. The performance characteristics of common nebulizers are summarized in the table below:
Nebulizer Type | Reordering Part Number | Image | Material | Aerosol Efficiency | Achieved Precision | Tolerance to Dissolved Solids | HF Resistance | Organics Compatibility | Self Aspirates | Ideal Sample Type | Additional Resources |
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One Neb Series 2 Nebulizer | G8010-60293 |
High-tech PFA and PEEK polymer |
Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Handles most samples. Recommended for: • High TDS (up to 25%) samples • Samples with large particle sizes (up to 150 μm diameter) • Acidic solutions, including aqua regia, HF, and 4-acid digests |
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SeaSpray concentric | G8010-60255 with UniFit sample inlet | Glass | Good | Good | Medium | Poor | Good | ✔ | Environmental, soil and food digests | Learn More | |
2010096400 with EzyFit sample inlet (0.7 L/min neb. flow) | Glass | Good | Good | Medium | Poor | Good | ✔ | ||||
CP959366 (2.0 L/min neb. flow) with EzyFit sample inlet | Glass | Good | Good | Medium | Poor | Good | ✔ | ||||
Conikal concentric | G8010-60270 with UniFit sample inlet | Glass | Good | Excellent | Poor to Medium | Poor | Excellent | ✔ | Clean oil samples and organic solvents | Learn More | |
2010106800 with EzyFit sample inlet | Glass | Good | Excellent | Poor to Medium | Poor | Excellent | ✔ | ||||
2010081600 (for Liberty ICP-OES) | Glass | Good | Excellent | Poor to Medium | Poor | Excellent | ✔ |
Additional Resources
One Neb Series 2 Nebulizers
Application Notes
- Direct Determination of AI, B, Co, Cr, Mo, Ri, V and Zr in HF acid-digested nickel alloy using the Agilent 4210 Microwave Plasma-Atomic Emission Spectrometer
- Analysis of steel and its alloys using the GB/T 20125-2006 standard and an Agilent 5100 ICP-OES in dual view mode
Flyers
Concentric Nebulizers
Application Notes