ICP-OES at IIT Kanpur
Mon 17 Jul, 2023
"The device is one of the best rated products for elemental analysis in the ICP-OES category. And it provides the performance that is promised."
Dr. Tarun Gupta, Professor & Head of Department of Civil Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur
Challenge
- Quantification of elemental content at trace level in air pollutants especially the PM 2.5 and PM 10 particulate matter
Solution
- Simultaneous determination of a wide range of element concentrations in a single sample with the PlasmaQuant 9000 ICP-OES
Benefits
- Extended analysis range for low to high concentrations in one run thanks to Dual View PLUS plasma observation
- Powerful and accurate detection down to trace levels thanks to outstanding spectral resolution
- Maximum application flexibility and lowest matrixspecific detection limits
How ICP-OES Helps to Develop Solutions for the Efficient Handling and Treatment of Air Pollution
Dr. Tarun Gupta‘s team at IIT Kanpur works in the field of physico-chemical characterisation of air pollutants and the development of instruments for aerosol measurement and engineering regulation of ambient and indoor particles. In this context, the team focuses on air pollutant research with emphasis on aerosol chemistry, combustion processes, assessment of personal exposure and health effects of inhaled particles, and source apportionment of air pollution.
Why Analytik Jena was selected
Key factors in the decision in favour of the Analytik Jena ICP-OES were user-friendliness and performance. The PlasmaQuant 9000 is easy to operate and, with Dual View PLUS plasma observation, enables the simultaneous determination of a wide range of element concentrations in a single sample. "The Analytik Jena ICP-OES convinces us every day with its outstanding performance and reliability in the analysis of complex samples with element contents in the most varied concentration ranges. At the same time, it is very easy to operate," says Dr. Gupta.
Extremely good results for refractory metals and elements such as calcium and magnesium in the samples examined are another factor in favour of the ICP-OES from Analytik Jena. Added to this are the performance guarantees and the instruments‘ reliability in actual practice.
"Do not compromise on your tools however expensive it is to get to your goal. It helps in the longer run to achieve your targets." is the advice Dr. Gupta would give to students and researchers interested in pursuing a career in this field of research.
About the PlasmaQuant 9100 Series
The PlasmaQuant 9100, and its predecessor PlasmaQuant 9000, has a clear emphasis on broad applicability, simplicity and cost-effectiveness, yet comes with high-performance features that provide a wide working range and high measurement sensitivity.
Hence, it allows to select the best emission line for individual analytical tasks from over 43,000 lines while the spectral resolution of 2 pm @ 200 nm resolves even severe interferences. With the flexibility to apply any plasma observation mode, radial and axial, to any emission line in a single method, the instrument enables the free selection of optimum plasma views in every sample for synchronous analysis of contents ranging from sub-ppb to high weight percent. The high frequency generator, which provides a plasma of extraordinary robustness and guarantees superior accuracy and precision as well as the intelligent torch design of the V Shuttle torch, add to simple handling and reliable measurement results.
About the Department of Civil Engineering at IIT Kanpur
The Department of Civil Engineering at IIT Kanpur was established in 1961. Today, the faculty focuses on developing smart technological solutions combined with modern capabilities such as artificial intelligence, machine learning and IoT to address challenges in, for example, traffic management, monitoring contaminants in different media or energy-efficient waste management systems. Here, technologies for process control, the use of sensors and the use of innovative building materials are investigated and solutions for the sustainable use of resources and the protection of health and life are developed.
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