Instruments of Trace analysis (B02)
| ICP-MS | Mass spectrometer |
| GC-MS1 | GC-MS2 |
| WDXRF | Raman |
| FT-IR | Elemental analyzer |
| HPLC | GC |
| Ion chromatograph | High resolution mass spectrometer |
| Printer |
ICP-MS (Inductivity Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer)
| Model | Agilent 8800 |
|---|---|
| Mass analysis | "Triple-Quadrupole" tandem MS configuration |
| Detection limit | ppt |
| Form of sample | Liquid |
| Mode | Qualitative, Quantitative, MS/MS |
| Accessory devices | Autosampler |
| Applications | By making the sample as a solution, various quantitative analyzes of multi-element micro quantities are possible; metal samples (iron and steel etc.), environmental samples (river water etc.), chemical samples (reagents, catalyst etc.). |
| Person in charge | Nakano, Takahashi |
| Notes | When using for the first time, please inform the person in charge in advance by email. There are some cautions in the preparation of samples, please contact the person in charge. |
Mass spectrometer (Double-focusing magnetic sector type)
| Model | JEOL JMS-700 |
|---|---|
| Ionization | EI (Electrom ionization) FAB (Fast atom bombardment) |
| Accelerating voltage | 1 - 10 kV |
| Mass range | - 24,000 Da at 1kV |
| Resolution | over 60,000 |
| Applications | Accurate mass measurement |
| Person in charge | Mochizuki |
| Notes | Please contact the person in charge before using. In accurate mass measurement, please show the molecular formula of the sample and the calculated exact mass (in the case of FAB, the mass protonated ion is also required). For the measurement sample, prepare about 1mL of a solution of about 0.01mol/L for EI. For FAB, please prepare about 100 mg without dissolving the sample. We use Glycerin, m-nitrobenzyl alcohol (NBA), polyethylene glycol (PEG) as a typical FAB matrix. |
GC-MS1 (Gas chromatograph mass spectrometer1)
| Model | Agilent 6890N (GC), 5975C (MS) |
|---|---|
| Ionization | EI (Electron ionization) |
| Mass range | 1.6 - 1,050 Da |
| Columns | DB-1ms, HP-5ms, DB-1301, DB-1701, HP-INNOWax, DB-FFAP, CP-PoraBOND Q The user's column is also available. |
| Accessory devices | Autosampler (for liquid) |
| Applications | Quantitative or qualitative analysis of volatile materials |
| Person in charge | Mochizuki |
| Notes | Please contact the person in charge before using. Remove nonvolatile salts and suspensions from the liquid sample. For quantitative analysis, prepare a standard sample for calibration curve. Gas sample is available.Quantitative analysis of gas samples is accepted only for samples collected in a gas collection bag with a cock. |
GC-MS2 (Gas chromatograph mass spectrometer2)
| Model | Agilent 8890 (GC), 5977C (MS) |
|---|---|
| Ionization | EI (Electron ionization) |
| Mass range | 0.6 - 1,091 Da |
| Columns | DB-1ms, HP-5ms, DB-1301, DB-1701, HP-INNOWax, DB-FFAP, CP-PoraBOND Q The user's column is also available. |
| Accessory devices | Autosampler (for liquid) |
| Applications | Quantitative or qualitative analysis of volatile materials |
| Person in charge | Mochizuki |
| Notes | Please contact the person in charge before using. Remove nonvolatile salts and suspensions from the liquid sample. For quantitative analysis, prepare a standard sample for calibration curve. Gas sample is available.Quantitative analysis of gas samples is accepted only for samples collected in a gas collection bag with a cock. |
WDXRF (Wavelength Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence spectrometer)
| Model | Bruker AXS S8 Tiger (1kW) |
|---|---|
| Detector | Gas flow detector, scintillation counter |
| Analyzer crystal | XS-55, PET, LiF200 |
| Detectable element | Solid: C-U, Liquid/powder: Na-U |
| X-ray irradiation diameter | ⌀5 mm, 8 mm, 18 mm, 34 mm |
| Form of sample | Solid, powder, liquid (acids or volatile liquids are available.) |
| Sample size | Within ⌀50 mm |
| Atomosphere | Vacuum, He |
| Applications | Qualitative and quantitative analysis of specific elements in solid, powder and liquid. |
| Person in charge | Takashina |
| Notes | Additional charge is required when performing pressure molding and pulverizing work using analysis room reagents and equipment as preprocessing. Please contact the person in charge in advance when using for the first time. |
Raman (Raman microscope)
| Model | JASCO NRS-5100 |
|---|---|
| Laser wavelength | 532nm, 785nm |
| Objective lens | 5x, 20x, 100x Long working distance (20x, 50x, 100x) |
| Resolution | 1cm-1 |
| Spot size | 1µm at 100x |
| Functions | Mapping, Rapid imaging, carbon analysis, surface Scan Imaging, stress analysis |
| Applications | Molecular structure analysis of micro regions. |
| Person in charge | takashina |
| Notes | When using for the first time, please inform the person in charge in advance by email etc.
Please pay attention so that the objective lens does not come in contact with the sample. It is possible to measure samples up to a maximum height of about 80 mm. Information on the measurement position can be shared with the infrared microscope (micro-IR). |
FT-IR (Fourier Transform Infrared microscope)
| Model | JASCO FT/IR-6300 Mcroscope: JASCO IRT-7000 |
|---|---|
| Detector | DLATGS Mcroscope: Mid-band MCT,linear array MCT (for rapid IR imaging),InGaAs(for near IR) |
| Wavenumber | 7800 - 350cm-1 Mcroscope: 12000 - 650cm-1 |
| Resolution | 0.07 - 16cm-1 pixel resolution: 6.25µm2, 12.5µm2 |
| Condenser mirror | 10x, 16x, 32x |
| Sample | Solid, liquid, gas Microscope: solid, liquid |
| Measurement Method | Transmittance, ATR Microscope: Transmittance, Reflectance, ATR |
| Applications | Qualitative (quantitative) of chemical , micro site measurements, mapping analysis, infrared polarimetry, visible polarimetry etc. |
| Person in charge | Takashina |
| Notes | A separately charged fee is required when preparing tablets, plate making etc using the reagents of the analysis room as preprocessing.
If you are using for the first time, please contact the person in charge in advance. Information on the measurement position can be shared with the micro laser Raman spectrometer (Raman). |
Elemental Analyzer (CHNOS)
| Model | Elementar, vario EL cube |
|---|---|
| Detectable element | C, H, N, S, O |
| Combustion temperature | 1150°C |
| Measurement technique | TCD detector (C, H, N, S), IR detector (O) |
| Sample | Solid, liquid |
| Amount of sample | - 50mg (organic compound: 50mg, soil: 1g) |
| Applications | Measurement of contents of carbon (C), hydrogen (H), nitrogen (N), sulfur (S), oxygen (O) such as organic matter, soil sample, coal, etc. |
| Person in charge | Nakano, Takahashi |
| Notes | Since it is necessary to check the state of the sample, please consult us when bringing in the sample. |
HPLC (High Performance Liquid Chromatograph)
| Model | Agilent 1290 InfinityⅡ LC system |
|---|---|
| Pump | Flexible Pump Settable column flow range: 0.001 - 2 mL/min(Pump pressure resistance130MPa↑),2.001 - 5ml/min(Pump pressure resistance80MPa↑) |
| Detector | Diode array detector (190 - 950nm),Fluorescence detector,Refractive index detector |
| Columns | Reversed-phase columns、etc |
| Eluents | Water, acetonitrile, methanol,formic acid |
| Accessory devices | Autosampler,Fraction collector |
| Applications | Quantitative analysis of organic materials in solution. |
| Person in charge | Takahashi |
| Notes | When using it, please inform the person in charge in advance by e-mail etc. Please make sure that the sample does not contain suspensions or high concentration salt. |
GC (Gas chromatograph)
| Model | Shimadzu GC-2010 |
|---|---|
| Injector | Spit / splitless |
| Detector | FID |
| Sensitivity | 3pgC/s |
| Accessory devices | Autosampler (max. 150 samples) |
| Sample | Liquid |
| Applications | Quantitative analysis of organic materials. |
| Person in charge | Takashina |
| Notes | Please be sure to prepare a standard sample. The volume of the vial when using the autosampler is 1.5 ml. |
IC (Ion chromatograph)
| Model | Metrohm Basic IC plus 883 |
|---|---|
| Sample roop | 20µL (Changeable) |
| Column oven | r.t. - 60°C |
| Detector | Electric conductivity |
| Detection method | Suppressor method |
| Eluent | Na2CO3/NaHCO3, etc. |
| Accessory devices | Autosampler (max. 30 samples) |
| Applications | Quantitative analysis of anions in solution. |
| Person in charge | Takahashi |
| Notes | When using it, please inform the person in charge in advance by e-mail etc. Please make sure that the sample does not contain suspensions or high concentration salt. |
High resolution mass spectrometer（HR-MS）
| Model | AB Sciex TripleTOF 5600+ |
|---|---|
| Ionization method | ESI (Electrosprai ionization) APCI (Atmospheric pressure chemical ionization) |
| Accelerating voltage | 15 kV |
| Mass range | 50 - 40,000 Da |
| Mass resolution | 25,000 FWHM (m/z 100) |
| Applications | Accurate mass spectrometry, LC-MS |
| Person in charge | Takahashi |
| Notes | Please contact the person in charge by e-mail before using. For accurate mass measurement, be sure to provide the molecular formula and calculated exact mass of the sample. This device can also be used as a liquid chromatograph mass spectrometer by connecting to the HPLC in this room. |
Printer
| Model | Epson PX-H9000 |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 2880dpi × 1440dpi (max.) |
| Paper | Semi-glossy photo paper |
| Printable size | A0 (Semi-glossy photo paper) |
| Printing time | About 20 minutes (A0, 1 paper) |
| Person in charge | Mochizuki |
| Notes | If you wish to use the service, please contact the person in charge by email in advance. The printing software used is PowerPoint (Windows version). Please prepare printable files as PowerPoint and PDF files. The season for graduation thesis presentations and academic conferences is very busy, so please take into consideration the printing time per page and make your request with plenty of time. |