Conical Torch: The Next-Generation Inductively Coupled Plasma Source for Spectrochemical Analysis

• Published in: Analytical chemistry (Washington) Vol. 90; no. 5; pp. 3036 - 3044
• Main Authors: Alavi, Sina, Khayamian, Taghi, Mostaghimi, Javad
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States American Chemical Society 06.03.2018
• Subjects: Analytical chemistry; Chemistry; Computational fluid dynamics; Computer simulation; Detection limits; Fluid flow; Heat transfer; Inductively coupled plasma; Magnetohydrodynamics; Mass spectrometry; Mass spectroscopy; Mathematical models; Plasma physics; Plasmas (physics); Power consumption; Reduction; Spectrochemical analysis; Spectroscopy; Temperature

A completely new ICP torch for optical/mass spectrometry is introduced with a conical geometry leading to significant reduction in gas and power consumption. As a new holistic methodology, the torch has been designed on the basis of fluid flow patterns, heat transfer, plasma physics, and analytical...