Product Description
Brand Thermo Fisher Scientific
Model iCE 3500
Capacity 180 to 900 nm
CAT No 942350023500
Application Spectroscopy
The Thermo Scientific iCE 3500 AAS provides unrivalled performance, flexibility and simplicity. The innovative dual atomizer design enables safe, software-controlled switching between flame and furnace analysis with a single mirror movement. The high precision, double beam optics, combined with an Echelle monochromator produce low detection limits and long term analytical stability.
Versatile Detection CapabilitiesThe iCE 3500 AAS provides accurate quantitation of metals at trace levels, supporting both manual and automated sample introduction (with optional autosampler) for up to 100 samples per run. Its spectral bandwidth and wavelength flexibility make it suitable for diverse applications, including environmental monitoring, food safety testing, and clinical diagnostics.
Enhanced Safety and EfficiencyDesigned for operator safety, the instrument includes flame detection, automatic gas shutoff, and an integrated splash shield. Automated features such as lamp alignment, multi-point calibration, and programmable gas flows enhance workflow efficiency and minimize user error.
User-Friendly Operation and Data HandlingOperation is streamlined through the Thermo Scientific SOLAAR software, compatible with Windows OS. High-resolution LCD digital display and intuitive interface support seamless data acquisition, method setup, and export-facilitating easy integration with laboratory information systems.
FAQ's of Thermo Scientific iCE 3500 AAS Atomic Absorption Spectrometer:
Q: How does the iCE 3500 handle background correction during metal analysis?
A: The iCE 3500 employs both Deuterium and Zeeman background correction techniques, ensuring high accuracy by compensating for matrix interferences and providing reliable results even at trace concentrations.
Q: What types of lamps are compatible with this spectrometer, and how are they aligned?
A: It supports both hollow cathode and electrodeless discharge lamps. The system features fully automatic lamp alignment, simplifying setup and guaranteeing optimal performance across various element analyses.
Q: When should an autosampler be used, and what is its benefit?
A: An autosampler is ideal when processing larger batches, allowing unattended analysis of up to 100 samples per sequence. This increases throughput, reduces manual handling, and supports high-volume laboratories.
Q: Where can the iCE 3500 be deployed within a laboratory setting?
A: Its versatile design and corrosion-resistant materials make it suitable for diverse laboratory environments-including environmental testing, clinical labs, food safety, and industrial quality control-requiring only standard AC mains power (220-240 V).
Q: What is the measurement range and sensitivity of the iCE 3500 for trace elements?
A: The instrument can measure elements down to parts per billion (ppb), optimized by its precision optical system, and is compliant with strict international accuracy standards for reliable trace analysis.
Q: How is data exported and managed from the iCE 3500?
A: Data can be seamlessly exported via USB or LAN directly from the SOLAAR software, ensuring secure integration with laboratory data management systems and facilitating regulatory compliance.
Q: What core safety features are incorporated in the iCE 3500 atomic absorption spectrometer?
A: Safety is enhanced through real-time flame detection, automatic gas shutoff, and a durable splash shield, ensuring operator protection during all phases of analysis.