This Information Applies To: Agilent ICP-MS systems (7700/7800/7850/7900/8800/8900) Issue How to perform routine maintenance on the Agilent ICP-MS Torch. Background Deposits on the torch can be removed by routine maintenance. Maintenance frequency depends on sample throughput and sample type...

This Information Applies To: Agilent ICP-MS systems (7700/7800/7850/7900/8800/8900) Issue The torch, bonnet, and platinum shield plate must be installed after performing maintenance, or replacing with new components. Items Required Standard Torch, quartz, 2.5 mm id - not suitable for samples...

This Information Applies To: Agilent ICP-MS systems (7700/7800/7850/7900/8800/8900) Issue The torch, bonnet, and shield plate must be removed and inspected during routine maintenance, and when troubleshooting plasma ignition problems. Faults with the torch, bonnet, or shield plate can cause plasma...

This Information Applies To: Agilent ICP-MS systems (7700/7800/7850/7900/8800/8900) Issue This procedure tests for an air leak in the sample introduction system, or fault with spray chamber draining, by sealing the end of the torch with a piece of parafilm and testing plasma ignition. Sealing with...

This Information Applies To: 7700, 7800, 7850, 7900 Agilent ICP-MS instruments Issue Error messages related to gas flows can cause the plasma to shut off or disable plasma ignition. The troubleshooting procedure in this article is applicable for the following warnings/errors: 1445 Error:...