MICAP Advances Spectrometry: The Rise of Nitrogen Plasma Technology over Argon ICP

In the ever-evolving landscape of analytical chemistry, Radom Corporation is at the forefront of innovation, spearheading a paradigm shift in mass spectrometry.

We're excited to discuss a groundbreaking study where Nitrogen Microwave Inductively Coupled Atmospheric-Pressure Plasma (MICAP) has been introduced as a robust alternative to the traditional Argon Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP).

The MICAP technology heralds a new era in mass spectrometry, offering a "cleaner" background spectrum, thus significantly simplifying the analysis process by eliminating argon-based interferences ^[1]. This advancement is not just a step but a leap forward, as it seamlessly integrates with Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry (TOFMS), delivering results that are not only comparable but in many cases superior to the conventional argon-ICP source ^[2].

MICAP-TOFMS performance has been directly compared with that of an argon-ICP, displaying initial findings that are extremely promising and indicative of the potential that MICAP holds ^[4]. Furthermore, we have delved into understanding the matrix effects caused by different elements in the MICAP, ensuring that our technology is robust and reliable ^[5].

This innovation is more than a technical upgrade; it's a testament to Radom Corporation's commitment to pushing the boundaries of scientific exploration and providing our partners and clients with cutting-edge tools to achieve their research goals.

Source:

1. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30350630/
2. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/328349488_Replacing_the_Argon_ICP_Nitrogen_Microwave_Inductively_Coupled_Atmospheric-Pressure_Plasma_MICAP_for_Mass_Spectrometry
3. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/9780470027318.a5113.pub4
4. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/9780470027318.a5113.pub4
5. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0039914017312237
6. https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/ac50064a012