How user-friendly is the DELTA Q Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometer system in terms of software, automation, and maintenance?
The Thermo Scientific DELTA Q IRMS uses the Thermo Scientific Qtegra ISDS Software platform, offering automatic Get Ready functionality, workflow automation (sample to result), ready-to-go templates, inbuilt quality-control tools, and full data/metadata traceability.
On the hardware side, the analyzer is monolithic with fixed alignment of ion-optical components, requiring no manual intervention for day-to-day operation. The ion source is easily accessible for routine maintenance.
How does the DELTA Q Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometer handle challenging sample types, low sample amounts, or diverse inlets?
The Thermo Scientific DELTA Q Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometer system supports continuous-flow as well as dual-inlet modes, enabling flexibility for bulk gas samples or small volume samples.
The high sensitivity and excellent signal-to-noise performance help when dealing with low-level signals or small sample amounts. Its versatile inlet connectivity (GC, LC, elemental analyzers, universal on-line gas preparation and introduction systems) helps handle complex sample matrices, and allows isotope analysis at bulk or compound-specific level.
What environmental/sustainability credentials does the DELTA Q Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometer have?
The Thermo Scientific DELTA Q Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometer carries the ACT label from My Green Lab, providing third-party validated transparency on manufacturing, energy/water use, packaging and end-of-life impacts.
What kinds of sample types does the DELTA Q Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometer measure?
The Thermo Scientific DELTA Q Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometer supports measurement of stable isotopes across a wide range of sample types, such as food, environmental and petrochemical samples, forensics samples, geological materials, and gases.
What isotope-ratio capabilities does the DELTA Q Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometer support?
The Thermo Scientific DELTA Q Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometer supports measurement of stable isotopes such as C, N, S, O, and H across a wide range of sample types using the Dual Inlet system and changeover valve or by Continuous Flow gas introduction via dedicated peripherals.