Tuning For Sensitivity (Agilent 7500Ce) - Agilent Technologies 7500 ICP-MS Operator's Manual

Agilent 7500 ICP-MS ChemStation Operator's Manual
Tuning

Tuning for Sensitivity (Agilent 7500ce)

Adjust sensitivity of elements to be measured obtain high stable signals over the
whole mass range. The standard tuning solution is a 1% nitric acid solution
containing 1 ng/mL (ppb) of each of the following: Li, Co, Y, Ce, and Tl.
When using the Agilent 7500a refer to "Tuning for Sensitivity (Agilent 7500a)" on
page 4-4.
When using the Agilent 7500cs, refer to "Tuning for Sensitivity (Agilent 7500cs)"
on page 4-62.
C A U T I O N
Whenever the Agilent 7500cs is used, the ShieldTorch must be installed in it. For
installation of the ShieldTorch, refer to the Agilent 7500 ICP-MS Hardware Manual.
Adjust sensitivity using the following steps:
1 Select Instrument>>Tune in the ICP-MS Top Window.
The ICP-MS Tuning-Sensitivity Window will appear.
ICP-MS Tuning-Sensitivity Window
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