The sole purpose of the Iridia is to make laser ablation ICP-MS applications faster to run and easier to set up, together with powerful software that vastly simplifies the optimization of both laser and ICP-MS, and offers all the required data reduction tools to guarantee consistently high quality analytical data.
Teledyne Photon Machines employs an ‘engineered by science’ approach with all hardware and software products. This means everything we do is designed with the end user in mind, fully field tested in the real world and, where possible, proven through peer reviewed and published data. We believe this science led approach gives users a full confidence that they are getting a class leading product that works, and one that will support and enhance their field of research or analyses by being a tool that can be relied on rather than a tool to be tested and developed.
Patented Technology
| Cobalt Cell | Proven <1ms to >1s flexible analytical performance. |
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| Advanced Optics | Our proprietary expanded objective array delivers the best excimer and optical image at the same time. |
| Z-prime | A dynamic cell to ensure reproducible and reliable aerosol removal. |
Flexibility
| Tunable Washout | The system allows for <1ms to 3s to cover all analytical requirements. |
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| ICP-MS Support | Works with all major vendors of ICP-MS systems worldwide. |
| Geo And Bio | Our system works for all applications.. |
| Dual Attenuators | Available for low energy stability (1 – 0.01 J/cm2) for proven selective ablation of biological samples. |
| Motorized Polarizers | Software controlled, dual polarizers with geo configuration enabling superior birefringence measurements. |
| Frequency Options | 300 Hz, 500 Hz, and 1 kHz laser options . |
| Small Footprint | Smallest footprint on the market (600mm W, 888mm D, 1413mm H). |
Safety and Operating costs
| Sealed and Interlocked | Fully sealed, interlocked optical path with pressurized purge and multi-position mirrors for 5× mirror lifetime. |
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| Rotatable Mirrors | The latest mirror design allows off-center alignment of the laser beam increasing the lifetime of critical optics by 5 times. |
| MLase | MLase laser with enhanced operational lifetime characteristics to minimize operating costs. |
| Laser Safe | Eye-safe Class 1 laser during operation and alignment. |
| eQC | Measure and trust how much energy reaches the sample by direct measurement. |
| ExiCheck | Maximizes the laser head lifetime. |
| Cryo Cobalt | Cryogenic cooling option for the Cobalt Cell |
Engineered for Flexible Analytical Performance
Iridia is designed with Teledyne’s patented Cobalt Cell, offering flexible analytical performance from single-millisecond signal generation to over one-second response, depending on application needs. This allows the system to support a wide range of laser ablation requirements, from bulk analysis to high-resolution imaging.
With available 300 Hz, 500 Hz, and 1 kHz laser options, the system can be configured to match different analytical requirements and laboratory workflows. It is also designed to work with major ICP-MS systems, making it a flexible platform for laboratories looking to expand or improve their elemental analysis capabilities.
Key Features
- Purpose-built laser ablation platform for LA-ICP-MS applications and elemental imaging
- Patented Cobalt Cell for flexible analytical performance from <1 ms to >1 s
- Dynamic-Z technology to help maintain consistent sample-to-extraction distance during analysis
- 300 Hz, 500 Hz, and 1 kHz laser options for different application needs
- Chromium 3 software for a streamlined operating experience
- HDIP software compatibility for data analysis, reduction, and imaging workflows
- Eye-safe Class 1 laser operation during operation and alignment
- Fully sealed and interlocked optical path with pressurized purge
- ExiCheck gas exchange accessory designed to help maintain laser gas quality
- Small footprint design for laboratories with limited space
Applications
The Iridia Laser Ablation System is suitable for laboratories and research facilities requiring precise elemental analysis of solid samples. Typical applications include:
- LA-ICP-MS elemental imaging
- Geological and mineral analysis
- Materials characterization
- Bio-imaging and biological sample studies
- Trace element mapping
- Research and advanced analytical workflows
Interested in the Teledyne Iridia Laser Ablation System?
Contact Sigmatech Inc. to learn more about product availability, technical specifications, and configuration options for your laboratory.
