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Technical specification for ICP-MS system |
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System should have
Automatic system startup, shutdown and optimization and computer controlled instrument tuning for optimum performance with following configuration |
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Sample Introduction System - HF resistant inert Liquid Sample Introduction System through computer controlled Peristaltic Pump with Nebulizer, Peltier cooled spray chamber and HF resistance spray chamber |
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Ion Source and RF plasma – Plasma Ion source capable of reducing secondary discharge with computer controlled 27 MHz or more RF generator operating up to maximun 1500 Watts or more for automatic control of torch ignition, shutdown and system warm up. |
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Ion Extraction interface – Standard Ni based and Platinum based sampling and skimmer cones |
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Mass Analyser – Quadrupole system, operating at around 2.0 MHz or more for finest resolution and abundance sensitivity. |
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Mass Range : 5 or less to 255 amu or more |
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Vacuum system – Air cooled Turbo molecular pump having capacity of producing 1 x 10 -5 Torr or less pressure in Analyser. |
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Ion Detector Assembly-Dynode electron multiplier detector or equivalent
Detector should have facility to analyse high concentration and low concentration of elements simultaneously with >10 9 order of dynamic range in a single scan. |
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Capable of analysis of all ICP-MS measurable elements including of high ionization potentials in a single run including As, Hg, Sb, Bi, Se elements in upto ppt level. |
Hydride generator and its require accessories should be quoted. |
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Capable of eliminating interfering species, isobaric species and polyatomic interfering species through chemical reaction or collision reaction technology |
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System controller and operating system (branded item IBM or Dell, ICP-MS manufacturer supply ) 3 GHz Pentium IV, 256 MB RAM, 512 K cache, 4 MB Video Memory, 80 GB HDD, 3.5” FDD, CD-RW drive, 10/100 Mbps networking, Windows XP professional, Window operating system, 17” XGA colour graphics TFT Monitor, HP Laser Jet 4200 Printer with two sets of cartridges (latest configuration of the above system should be supplied for the compatible with the system) |
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System Software:
- The system software shall support the following calibration curve fit modes for Quantitative analysis:
- Linear least squares.
- Weighted linear least Squares
- Linear forced-through-zero least squares.
- Method of standard additions
- Additions calibration
- Real time graphics with ability to display transient and continuous signal profiles.
- Quantitative analysis including external calibration, additions calibrations, method of standard additions, isotope ratios and isotope dilution’s and semi quantitative analysis.
- On-line help with quick steps to reference entire instrument user manual.
- Data reprocessing on stored data without re-running samples for changes of calibration points, internal standard points or curve fit mode.
Software should control plasma, MS and other accessories. |
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The manufacturer of the ICP-MS instruments should supply following items individually
- Dynode electron multiplier or equivalent Detector – 01 nos
- Spray-chamber -- 01 nos
- Nebuliser -- 01 nos
- HF Resistance Nebuliser with appropriate sample uptake tubing -- 01 nos
- Sample uptake tubing -- 01 set
- Nebuliser Tubing -- 01 set
- Plasma source (Torches) -- 1 nos
- Ni Sampler cones with ‘O’ rings –1 sets
- Ni Skimmer Cones with ‘O’ rings – 1 sets
- Pump oil – 5 liter
- Tool Kit with all standard tools – 1 no
- Instrument calibration and validation solution- 1 set
- Instrument performance check solution- 1 set
- Essential double stage gas regulators – 2 nos each
- UPS with maintenance free battery - 20 Kva with 1 hrs backup/ Libert /APC make
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Spec pure Analytical single element standard solutions (Minimum pack or 100ml each whichever is lower) for Li, Be, B, Na, Mg, Al, Si, P, S, K, Ca, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, As, Se, Sr, Zr , Mo, Pd, Ag, Cd, Sn, Sb, I, Ba, Hf, Hg, Pb, Bi, Ce should be supplied |
Multi element Calibration standards for ICP-MS - one set |
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Essential high purity chemical reaction gases –
Argon – 4 cylinders
Methane / He / Hydrogen – 1 cylinder each which ever is applicable for individual system for elimination of interference species |
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Chiller or coolant, should be supplied by manufacturer |
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Firm should quote all essential pre-installation requirements and utility requirement for ICP-MS with suitable ducting, Venting with insulation system, Dehumidifier, wall paneling, false celling with EPS insulation, clean enclosure light fittings, PVC antistatic flooring, double door, static pass box, magnetic guage with blower assembly and other infrastructure for self sustaining including installation and running of the system under the environment of 10,000 class instrument enclosure with all necessary fitting materials. Enclosure size approx 10 x 10 ft for main instrument. Sample preparation enclosure approx 10x10 ft. Only main power supply system outside the enclosure will be provided from the user side |
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Firm should supply following “Standard Reference Materials” National Bureau of Standards Certified related to forensic science application (a)SRM C2416, Bullet Lead, (b) SRM 966 Toxic metals in Bovine Blood, (c) SRM 909b Human serum, (d) SRM 2670a Toxic elements in Urine (freeze dried)- One each |
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Two years warranty must be provided. |
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Three years AMC charges after expiry of warranty period must be quoted |
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Manufacturer should certify to provide for a minimum period of 10 years guaranteed supply of spares and adequate servicing of the instrument and facility to upgrade it whenever applicable. |
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Installation testing: Suppliers of the instrument must provide free installation, commissioning and testing of the equipment in the laboratory. |
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Application: The quoted model should capable of analyzing accurately and precisely of common, rare toxic elements, Gun Shot Residues, trace elemental profiling of metals at ppm, ppb and ppt level in various type of materials related to forensic science including R&D activities. |
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ISO 9001/CE/EPA/GLP/GMP compliance |
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All operational manuals/Flow chart should be provided |
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All the above mentioned technical specifications must be supported by printed literature or authenticated documents of the principle. |
