PCIGR’s versatile laser ablation systems can provide users with in-situ analyses via laser ablation ICP-MS for trace element analysis, isotopic analysis, and geochronology.
| Make/model | Connection to |
| Resonetics RESOlution S155-LR (193 nm) | Agilent 7700x quadrupole ICP-MS and Nu Instruments AttoM high-resolution sector-field ICP-MS |
| Elemental Science Lasers/New Wave Research NWR193UC (193 nm) | Agilent 8900 triple-quadrupole ICP-MS |
Resonetics RESOlution S155-LR
The Resonetics RESOlution S155-LR is a Class I laser system that features the following:
- Coherent COMPex Pro 110 UV excimer laser source (wavelength of 193 nm)
- Laser spot size ranging from 5 to 200 µm
- Sample stage (z-stage) for accurate beam focus, including on uneven surfaces
- Large-format, two-volume sample cell (Laurin Technic, Australia) for high sensitivity, low fractionation, short washout times, and fast sample throughput
This laser system allows for the ablation of a wide range of materials that requires analysis at a high spatial resolution and has low absorbance and/or high energy densities of up to 20 J/cm2. Our sample cells are capable of holding multiple samples of various dimensions, including:
- 2.5-cm (1-inch) wide microscope slides
- 2.5-cm (1-inch) wide mounts
- Thick/thin sections
- Delicate archaeological materials (e.g., stone tools, teeth)
- Samples of irregular shape
Resonetics RESOlution S155-LR laser ablation system being serviced at PCIGR. Photo: D. Weis.
The RESOlution S155-LR can be connected to PCIGR’s Agilent 7700x quadrupole ICP-MS and/or Nu Instruments AttoM high-resolution sector-field ICP-MS for trace element analysis and isotope ratio analysis.
Contact pcigr@eoas.ubc.ca for details on instrumentation and submitting samples.
Consult the Fees page for analytical costs.
NWR193UC
New Wave Research NWR193UC laser ablation system at PCIGR. Photo: V. Lai.
The Elemental Scientific Lasers/New Wave Research NWR193UC laser ablation system features the following:
- Coherent ExciStar XS ArF excimer laser source (wavelength of 193 nm)
- Laser spot size ranging from 2 to 150 µm
- TwoVol3 ablation cell fitted with a small cyclonic cup for efficient aerosol transport and washout that provides analytical and imaging modes
This laser system allows for trace element analysis and elemental mapping of rock and mineral samples of various sizes and shapes.
Contact pcigr@eoas.ubc.ca for details on instrumentation and submitting samples.
Consult the Fees page for analytical costs.