High-quality interface cones are critical to the sensitivity and stability of your ICP-MS system. They are also one of the most costly supplies used in routine ICP-MS operation.
Protect your investment by choosing the right genuine Agilent cone for your needs. Only Agilent nickel- and platinum-tipped sampler and skimmer cones deliver the performance that our single quadrupole and triple quadrupole ICP-MS systems demand.
These guides will help you pick the right sampling cone, skimmer cone, and skimmer base for your instrument configuration and application.
Which cone is best for my application?
Sampler Cone
For Which Model ICP-MS?
Recommended Applications
Recommended Skimmer Cone
Required Skimmer Base
Nickel-tip with copper base
G3280-67040
Standard on all x-lens models
Suitable for most common applications (aqueous, acid matrix, non-HF containing solutions, non-organic)
Provides most economical operation
Nickel
Stainless steel
Nickel-tip with nickel-plated base
G3280-67061
Optional for all models
For samples containing high salts (i.e. seawaters/process waters) and chloride matrices (i.e. HCl, HClO4 )
Ideal for routine operation with (u)HMI with a high (>8x) aerosol dilution ratio
Platinum-tip with copper base
G3280-67036
Standard on all s-lens models (semiconductor configuration)
Optional for all x-lens models
Recommended for lower limits of detection (LODs) and for higher-matrix samples
Required for analysis of aggressive acids (especially HF) and when O2 /Ar option gas is used for analyzing organic solvents
Platinum-tip
Brass
Platinum-tip with nickel-plated base
G3280-67142
Optional for all models
Recommended for analysis of aggressive acids (especially HCl, HF, and HClO4 ) and for higher-matrix samples
Large (18 mm) platinum-tip with copper base
G3280-67056
Optional for all models
Recommended for the lowest LODs and for highest-matrix samples
Suitable for high-viscosity and high-boiling-point acids (i.e. H2 SO4 or H3 PO4 )
Skimmer cones
Selection by ion lens configuration and ICP-MS series
Note: Shaded cells denote standard configuration.
Skimmer bases
Selection first by ion lens configuration and ICP-MS series, then by interface cone material (nickel or platinum)
Note: Shaded cells denote standard configuration.
