The Agilent 5800 ICP-OES provides multi-element analysis using an inductively coupled plasma source to excite atoms and ions, producing element-specific emission lines.
The system enables rapid, simultaneous detection of multiple elements with high sensitivity and a wide dynamic range, making it suitable for trace and major element analysis across a variety of sample matrices.
Modes of Operations
Radial Viewing
- Plasma viewed perpendicular to the central channel
- Reduced matrix effects
- Better for higher concentration (ppm) samples
- Better for complex matrices (e.g. digested solids, environmental samples)
Axial Viewing
- Plasma views along its central axis
- Higher Sensitivity
- Better for trace-level detection (low ppm range)
- Clean or lightly matrixes samples
Applications
Chemical & Material Analysis
- Metal composition: alloys, coatings
- Catalyst analysis: metal loading (e.g. Pt, Pd, Au)
- Leaching studies: tracing metal loss into solution
Environmental Analysis
- Trace metals in water and soil
- Heavy metal contamination studies
- Nutrient analysis
Biological & Agricultural Analysis
- Plant tissue analysis: nutrient uptake (Fe, Mn, Zn, Cu)
- Food analysis: mineral content and contamination
- Biological samples: metals in digested tissues
Sample Requirements
Sample Prep
- Liquid samples
- Should not contain any particles or precipitates that will block the lines
- Nitric acid is the best choice of acid matrix typically between 1% w/v and 3% w/v
- The minimum sample is 5 mL, but the ideal final solution is 10mL in a 15 mL centrifuge tube.
- Solid Samples
- commonly require digestion (usually its a nitric acid digestion)
- Our ICP-OES is not set up for HF digested samples
- Avoid high concentrations of dissolved solids, will require dilutions
- Total dissolved solids (TDS) must not exceed 0.1 wt% (0.1 g per 100 mL)
- commonly require digestion (usually its a nitric acid digestion)
- Concentration Guidelines
- Range ppb to ppm levels
Rates
| Service (per hour) | UVM Users | External Users |
|---|---|---|
| User Instrument Time | $12.98 | $19.47 |
| Staff Assisted Use | $82.25 | $123.38 |
| Training Session | $82.25 | $123.38 |
| Prices as of July 1, 2026 |
Training
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Schedule training to learn sample preparation, calibration, and instrument operation.
Analysis
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Submit samples for full-service ICP-OES analysis, including digestion, calibration, and data interpretation.