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Overview
Our gas isotope ratio mass spectrometers are the instruments of choice for measuring stable isotope signatures with extreme precision and sensitivity, enabling the user to gain unique insights into the history and origin of compounds found in a variety of samples.
Whether you need flexibility to perform IRMS applications in one single analyzer, or you need robustness, stability and precision for high performance IRMS, or whether you need sensitivity and high resolution for unraveling the isotopic anatomy of molecules, our gas IRMS product portfolio offers it all. In combination with our unique sample preparation devices and inlet systems, our gas isotope ratio mass spectrometers offer you a comprehensive instrumental setup for your applications.
Isotope ratio mass spectrometry
Gas IRMS instruments
Perform all IRMS applications in a single analyzer
DELTA Q Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometer
The Thermo Scientific DELTA Q Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometer combines outstanding sensitivity with excellent linearity and stability to address diverse applications.
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253 Plus 10 kV Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometer
The Thermo Scientific 253 Plus 10 kV Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometer provides a flexible and open platform for the connection of inlet systems and preparation devices for smallest amounts of sample in IRMS.
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Gas IRMS peripherals
Chemical and physical processes leave traces in the isotopic fingerprint of samples. Nitrogen, carbon, sulfur, oxygen, and hydrogen preserve the information related to those processes in their isotope ratios. Our comprehensive portfolio of gas IRMS peripherals helps you access unique sample information and gain conclusive insights in food and beverage testing, forensics, archaeology, ecology, and geosciences.
EA-IRMS: Reach higher chromatography peaks
With the Thermo Scientific EA IsoLink IRMS System, laboratories have an automated, easy-to-use solution for elemental and isotopic analysis. With dedicated helium-saving technology and integration of temperature ramped gas chromatography, analyses are fast and cost-efficient for origin and authenticity determination of samples in a variety of fields: ecology, biology, archaeology, geosciences, food integrity, and forensics.
Powerful GC-IRMS separations
The Thermo Scientific GC IsoLink II IRMS System creates a seamless solution that combines the separation capabilities of GC with the superior detection power of IRMS. In addition to providing scientists with a wealth of information on compound origin, metabolic, synthetic and diagenetic pathways, the GC IsoLink II IRMS System can be connected with GC/GC-MS techniques to reveal unknown compounds.
LC-IRMS for specific compounds from bulk liquid samples
The Thermo Scientific LC IsoLink II IRMS System is the next generation LC-IRMS platform allowing sensitive, precise determination of carbon isotope ratios of polar compounds and bulk samples. All-in-one, integrated stack design features the innovative Thermo Scientific Vanquish Core HPLC for a variety of applications such as food integrity, metabolism and physiology studies, drug origin verification, forensics, archaeology, doping control and biogeochemistry research.
GasBench Plus System: Flexibility, sensitivity, dynamic range
The Thermo Scientific GasBench Plus System fits a diverse range of applications, from natural isotope variation to beverage authenticity and metabolism testing. Automated range recognition and autodilution combine with a dual viscous flow inlet system, resulting in precision, sensitivity, and a large dynamic range, as well as fast delivery of pure analyte from complex gas mixtures.
Kiel IV Carbonate Device
When coupled to an isotope ratio mass spectrometer, the Thermo Scientific Kiel IV Carbonate Device enables analysis of carbonate samples for paleoclimatic reconstructions involving biogenic carbonates such as foraminifera, bivalves, brachiopods, otoliths, and corals. Other applicable fields of study include analysis of growth zones of individual organisms or microfossils from drill cores.
ConFlo IV Universal Continuous Flow Interface
The Thermo Scientific ConFlo IV Universal Continuous Flow Interface enables attachment of sample preparation devices to the IRMS that dramatically expand the range of experiments that can be conducted by stable IRMS.
EA-IRMS: Reach higher chromatography peaks
With the Thermo Scientific EA IsoLink IRMS System, laboratories have an automated, easy-to-use solution for elemental and isotopic analysis. With dedicated helium-saving technology and integration of temperature ramped gas chromatography, analyses are fast and cost-efficient for origin and authenticity determination of samples in a variety of fields: ecology, biology, archaeology, geosciences, food integrity, and forensics.
Powerful GC-IRMS separations
The Thermo Scientific GC IsoLink II IRMS System creates a seamless solution that combines the separation capabilities of GC with the superior detection power of IRMS. In addition to providing scientists with a wealth of information on compound origin, metabolic, synthetic and diagenetic pathways, the GC IsoLink II IRMS System can be connected with GC/GC-MS techniques to reveal unknown compounds.
LC-IRMS for specific compounds from bulk liquid samples
The Thermo Scientific LC IsoLink II IRMS System is the next generation LC-IRMS platform allowing sensitive, precise determination of carbon isotope ratios of polar compounds and bulk samples. All-in-one, integrated stack design features the innovative Thermo Scientific Vanquish Core HPLC for a variety of applications such as food integrity, metabolism and physiology studies, drug origin verification, forensics, archaeology, doping control and biogeochemistry research.
GasBench Plus System: Flexibility, sensitivity, dynamic range
The Thermo Scientific GasBench Plus System fits a diverse range of applications, from natural isotope variation to beverage authenticity and metabolism testing. Automated range recognition and autodilution combine with a dual viscous flow inlet system, resulting in precision, sensitivity, and a large dynamic range, as well as fast delivery of pure analyte from complex gas mixtures.
Kiel IV Carbonate Device
When coupled to an isotope ratio mass spectrometer, the Thermo Scientific Kiel IV Carbonate Device enables analysis of carbonate samples for paleoclimatic reconstructions involving biogenic carbonates such as foraminifera, bivalves, brachiopods, otoliths, and corals. Other applicable fields of study include analysis of growth zones of individual organisms or microfossils from drill cores.
ConFlo IV Universal Continuous Flow Interface
The Thermo Scientific ConFlo IV Universal Continuous Flow Interface enables attachment of sample preparation devices to the IRMS that dramatically expand the range of experiments that can be conducted by stable IRMS.
Software
Qtegra ISDS Software for gas IRMS
Minimize training, automate workflows, simplify your experience, and improve efficiency with the innovative Qtegra Intelligent Scientific Data Solution (ISDS) platform software. Designed for simplified workflow compliance, scalability, compliance and data management, Qtegra ISDS Software provides essential tools for consistent, accurate analysis.
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Applications
Isotope fingerprinting
Petrochemical investigations
Learn how it is possible to trace the origin of oil and gas across space and time using isotope fingerprints.
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Food and beverage investigations
Food and beverage origin, authenticity and product label claims can be verified in a unique way using isotope fingerprints.
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Environmental investigations
It is possible to trace the sources of pollution, monitor water and air quality and track environmental change using isotope fingerprints.
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Forensic investigations
Learn how isotope fingerprints in forensic materials are related to natural processes and geographical regions and can define differences in sample materials.
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Scientific research
Environmental analysis
Environmental samples can be differentiated based on geographical region, botanical origin, and mineralization processes.
Food integrity
Products can be differentiated based on geographical region, botanical processes, soil and fertilization processes, and fraudulent practices.
Geochemistry
Natural variations in the relative abundances of isotopes and elements are used as tools to explain the mechanisms behind geological systems.
Partnering in sustainability - ACT label
Reduce your lab’s environmental impact with the DELTA Q IRMS, recipient of the ACT label from My Green Lab. The ACT label, the standard for determining the environmental impact of laboratory products, helps labs make informed, sustainable purchasing decisions.
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