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 M-50-LR (193 nm) | Agilent 7700x quadrupole ICP-MS and Nu Instruments AttoM high-resolution ICP-MS |
| Elemental Science Lasers/New Wave Research NWR193UC (193 nm) | Agilent 8900 triple-quadrupole ICP-MS |
Resonetics RESOlution M-50-LR
The Resonetics RESOlution M-50-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
- Two-volume sample cell (Laurin Technic, Australia) for high sensitivity, low fractionation, short washout times, and fast sample throughput
- Large sample cell (Applied Spectra S-155) for large and/or irregularly shaped samples
This laser system allows for the ablation of a wide range of materials at high resolution and low absorbance. Our sample cells are capable of holding multiple samples of various dimensions, including:
- Microscope slides
- Mineral mounts
- Thin rock sections
- Slices of speleothem
- Drill cores
- Delicate archaeological materials (e.g., stone tools, teeth)
- Samples of irregular shape
Resonetics RESOlution M-50-LR laser ablation system being serviced at PCIGR. Photo: D. Weis.
The RESOlution M-50-LR can be connected to PCIGR’s Agilent 7700x quadrupole ICP-MS and Nu Instruments AttoM high-resolution ICP-MS for split-stream, simultaneous trace elemental analysis and isotopic 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
- TwoVol2 ablation cell fitted with a small cyclonic cup for efficient aerosol transport and washout
This laser system allows for the ablation 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.