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U5000AT+ Ultrasonic NebulizerThe U5000AT+ Ultrasonic Nebulizer offers up to 10x lower element detection limits for ICP-AES and ICP-MS.  Samples are introduced onto a highly efficient piezoelectric transducer, providing greater sample transport efficiency to the ICP.

Higher Nebulization Efficiency:  Conventional pneumatic nebulizers are generally only 2-3% efficient under normal operating conditions.  The piezoelectric transducer of the U5000AT+ converts more of the liquid sample into a usable aerosol, with an efficiency of 10-15%.  The result is up to 10x improvement in analyte signal.

Lower Detection Limits:  With ICP-AES, instrument detection limits (IDLs) fall below 1ppb for many elements.  For ICP-MS, sub-ppt limits can be achieved with consideration of contamination sources: reagent impurities, solution containers, laboratory environment.

Short-Term and Long-Term Stability:  Short-term (1 hour) and long-term (8 hour) signal stability is excellent, with %RSDs typically < 1%.

Fewer Adjustments:  The U5000AT+ has an auto-tuning oscillator for stable operation.  No adjustment is needed for different sample types.​

Built-in Desolvation:  An efficient, built-in electrothermal desolvation system is used instead of a recirculating chiller.  Electrothermal desolvation prevents solvent overloading of the ICP, saves laboratory bench space and reduces maintenance.  An on-board drain pump removes excess sample liquid from the spray chamber and condensers.

Quick Setup:  All U5000ATunits are provided with an interface kit for quick and easy connection to the host ICP-AES or ICP-MS.  The kit includes a nebulizer gas line and a sample out line with the appropriate ICP torch adapter.

Easy Operation:  Once liquid sample in introduced to the U5000AT+, simply press in the yellow operate button to generate the aerosol.  Liquid samples can be continuously introduced via an autosampler such as the CETAC ASX-280/560.

Benchtop Operation:  The U5000AT+ has a compact footprint (35.6 cm W x 34.9 cm D), allowing placement on a benchtop or laboratory cart

Modular Design:  A modular design allows easy replacement of the entire glassware ​assembly.  This unique feature can be useful when switching between very different sample types (ex. low dissolved solids vs. high dissolved solids; aqueous vs. organic).  

Technical Specifi​cations
​Sample Uptake Rate
​0.5 to 2.5 mL/min
​​​Nebulizer Gas Flow​
​0.5 to 1.5 ​L/min
Heater Temperature​
120ºC to 160ºC   ​ ​
Cooler Temperature
​-20ºC to +10ºC 
​Voltage​ ​
​ ​100-120 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 4.5A
220-240 VAC, 50/60Hz, 2.5A ​ ​
​​​Dimensions


Height ​
25.4 cm (10 in.)​
Width
35.6 cm​ (14 in.)​
​Depth
​34.9 cm (13.75 in.)​
Weight
​12.3 kg (27 lb​s)​
Warranty
​2 year limited​​​​​ ​ ​
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 Literature References

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Application
  
Sequential Inductively Coupled Plasma Quadrupole Mass-Spectrometric Quantification of Radioactive Strontium-90 Incorporating Cascade Separation Steps for Radioactive Contamination Rapid Survey
Takagai et al.
Analytical Methods2014
Direct determination of lanthanides in environmental samples using ultrasonic nebulization and ICP OES
Bentlin and Pozebon
Journal of the Brazilian Chemical Society2010
Determination of Scandium in River Water by ICP-OES with Flow-Injection On-Line Preconcentration Knotted Reactor and Ultrasonic Nebulization
Cerutti et al.
Journal of Analytical Atomic Spectrometry2003
Influence of Digestion Procedures on the Determination of Rare Earth Elements in Peat and Plant Samples by USN-ICP-MS
Krachler et al.
Journal of Analytical Atomic Spectrometry2002
Determination of Technetium in Sea Water using Ion Exchange and ICP Mass Spectrometry with Ultrasonic Nebulization
Eroglu et al.
JAAS1998

 Application Notes

  
  
TN-U5000-009.pdfLower ICP-OES Instrument Detection Limits per USEPA Method 200.7
TN-U5000-010.pdfEnhanced Detection of Trace Elements in a Municipal Drinking Water per USEPA Method 200.7
PST2020WCPS_Ariz_U5000AT_Juices_Foods_ICPAES.pdfPoster: Measurement of Trace Elements in Fruit Juice and Various Food Matrices Using Ultrasonic Nebulization with ICP-AES Detection
PST2020WCPS_Ariz_U5000AT_USP232_ICPAES.pdfPoster: Measurement of Elemental Impurities in a Higher Daily Dose Drug Product by USP <232>/<233> Using Ultrasonic Nebulization with ICP-AES Detection
AP-U5000-005.pdfMeasurement of Nutrient and Trace Elements in Juices and Various Food Matrices Using Ultrasonic Nebulization with ICP-AES Detection
AP-U5000-004.pdfImproved Trace Element Detection Limits for Water Analysis using Ultrasonic Nebulization with ICP-AES Detection
AP-U5000-003.pdfMeasurement of Trace Elemental Impurities in Aspirin Using Ultrasonic Nebulization with ICP-OES Detection Following USP <232>/<233> Guidelines
TN_U5008.pdfA New Compact Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometer (ICP OES) Using Ultrasonic Nebulization for Enhanced Detection of Trace Elements
PST2015_WCP_U5000AT_USP232.pdfPoster: Use of Ultrasonic Nebulization with ICP-AES for Enhanced Detection of Regulated Elements in Pharmaceuticals per USP <232>/<233>
PST030.pdfPoster: Use of Enhanced Nebulizer Systems for Very Hard Water Analysis Using ICP-AES Detection
USN_TECH_NOTE_U5006.pdfEnhanced Arsenic Detection in a Biological Sample for Axial-Viewing Inductively Coupled Plasma - Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES) With Ultrasonic Nebulization
USN_TECH_NOTE_U5005.pdfEnhanced Elemental Detection for Axial-Viewing Inductively Coupled Plasma - Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES) with Ultrasonic Nebulization
USN_TECH_NOTE_U5004.pdfEnhanced Trace Element Detection for Inductively Coupled Plasma - Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES) with Ultrasonic Nebulization
USN_TECH_NOTE_U5003.pdfDetermination of Trace Elements in a Natural Water Sample Using Ultrasonic Nebulization with Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometry
U5000_tech_note_a1002.pdfU5000AT+ Technical Note: Short-Term and Long-Term Stability
U5000_tech_note_a1001.pdfU5000AT+ Technical Note: Instrument detection limits
TN_U5007.PDFEnhanced Detection of Trace Elements Using a Microwave Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometer (MP-AES) Coupled with an Ultrasonic Nebulizer
Investigation-of-Boron.pdfInvestigation of Boron Measurement Utilizing Varian Vista – MPX Simultaneous ICP-OES with Radial Viewing and CETAC Technologies Ultrasonic Nebulizer
AP-U5000-002.pdfUse of Ultrasonic Nebulization with ICP‐AES for Enhanced Detection of Regulated Elements in Toys
AP_U5001.pdfDetection of Trace Elements in High-Purity Sulfuric Acid Using Ultrasonic Nebulization with ICP-AES Detection
AN40960.pdfiCAP 6000 Series ICP with Ultrasonic Nebuliser Accessory
017usn.pdfComparison of conventional pneumatic nebulization to ultrasonic nebulization

 ‭(Hidden)‬ Application Areas

  • ​​Drinking Water
  • Waste Water
  • Ambient Waters
  • Digests (ex. soil)
  • Fine Chemicals​

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