Agilent 5800/5900 and 5100/5110 ICP-OES supplies

Importance of comprehensive supply management

Effective operation of ICP-OES systems relies not only on the core instrument but also on a wide array of genuine consumables and spare parts. Having a concise reference to the most commonly ordered supplies helps laboratories minimize downtime, maintain consistent performance, and ensure accurate analytical results across diverse sample types.

Overview of the Quick Reference Guide

This guide catalogs supplies and spare parts for Agilent 5800/5900 and 5100/5110 ICP-OES systems, covering sample introduction components, peristaltic pumps, spray chambers, valve systems, torches, operational kits, and calibration standards. It is structured to help practitioners quickly identify required items by category and application, whether handling high-TDS matrices, organic solvents, or routine aqueous analyses.

Instrumentation and methodology

The guide specifically addresses the SVDV/VDV and RV ICP-OES configurations. It assumes standard laboratory workflows that involve:

• Sample nebulization and transport via peristaltic pumps and gas lines
• Spray chamber design choices to match sample matrices (glass cyclonic, inert baffled chambers)
• Automated valve systems (AVS/ADS) for internal standard addition, sample switching, and dilution
• Demountable and semi-demountable torch assemblies tuned for axial or radial viewing
• Calibration and QC using single- and multi-element standards conforming to EPA, USP/ICH, and IntelliQuant requirements

Key components and supplies

• Nebulizers: concentric glass (SeaSpray, Conikal), inert OneNeb Series 2, V-groove high-TDS
• Pump tubing and connectors: PVC, Solvaflex, Viton variants for sample, waste, rinse and internal standard delivery
• Spray chambers: double-pass cyclonic, single-pass, inert HF-compatible with removable baffles and O-ring kits
• Advanced Valve System (AVS/ADS): switching valves, sample loops (0.25–3.5 mL), tubing kits, containers for rinse and waste
• Torches: easy-fit SVDV/VDV and RV versions, one-piece or demountable, quartz or alumina injectors (0.8–2.4 mm id)
• Sample introduction kits: tailored for high-TDS, HF digests, ketone/volatile/semivolatile organics
• Operating supplies kits: annual maintenance packs with nebulizers, tubing, chambers, pre-optics windows, clamps
• Calibration and QC standards: single-element CRMs (10 000 ppm), multi-element mixes, USP <232> parenteral/oral kits, wavelength calibration concentrates, IntelliQuant solutions, environmental QC standards

Benefits and practical applications

Using genuine Agilent supplies ensures optimal compatibility, traceability, and analytical precision. Laboratories benefit from reduced setup time, fewer maintenance interruptions, and consistent spectral performance when analyzing challenging matrices (high solids, organics, HF digests) or meeting regulatory compliance (EPA, ICH/USP).

Future trends and potential uses

As sample throughput and matrix complexity continue to grow, future developments may include:

• Further inert materials for harsh chemistries and nanomaterials
• Enhanced low-dead-volume valve designs for rapid switching
• Integration with AI-driven diagnostic alerts for consumable wear
• Modular introduction systems for emerging application areas such as battery materials, biodiesel, and metallo-organic analyses

Conclusion

A well-organized supply reference accelerates maintenance planning and inventory control for ICP-OES laboratories. By standardizing on Agilent’s ISO-certified consumables and kits, users achieve reliable, high-quality results with minimal downtime.

References

Agilent Technologies. Quick Reference Guide for 5800/5900 and 5100/5110 ICP-OES Supplies, Printed September 13, 2024. 5991-4950EN.