Dirty, damaged, or blocked interface cones drastically impact the sensitivity and background of your ICP-MS system. Small/gradual changes in the vacuum level of the interface region is an indicator of cone maintenance. Learn about how to clean and condition your interface cones, as well as more information about maintaining extraction lenses. Proper cleaning and maintenance techniques can extend the lifetime of your Agilent ICP-MS system and avoid instrument drift. In this video, we provide steps and tips to help you with cone cleaning and troubleshooting.
This video is part 4 of a four-part series covering routine preventative maintenance of ICP-MS Systems to improve product lifetime and result confidence.
For information on Agilent ICP-MS Sampler Cones, please visit: Sampler Cones for ICP-MS, Sample Cone | Agilent
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For more information on ICP-MS Maintenance & Troubleshooting, please visit: ICP-MS Cones & Bases, Interface Cones | Agilent
For ICP-MS Systems & Supplies, please visit: Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry, Single Quadrupole ICPMS | Agilent
To watch Part 1 on standard and sample preparation, diagnosis, and maintenance guidelines, please visit: 
• Troubleshooting and maintenance of IC...
