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TOF-ICP-MS

Fast, Accurate, Multi-Element Detection for a wide variety of applications

Vitesse TOF-ICP-MS Instrument
Vitesse TOF-ICP-MS Instrument

Overview

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Our TOF-ICP-MS delivers exceptional speed and elemental coverage, analysing nearly the entire periodic table thousands of times per second. It enables multi-element analysis of complex samples—even when you don’t know what you’re looking for.

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Application Areas

Vitesse TOF-ICP-MS enables researchers to capture complete elemental information from every measurement event. Its unique combination of simultaneous multi-element detection, speed, and sensitivity makes it ideally suited for applications ranging from nanoparticles and single cells to laser ablation imaging and advanced materials characterization.

Laser Ablation Integration
Seamless software integration with leading fast-washout laser ablation platforms, including ESL imageBIO™, imageGEO™ and Teledyne CETAC IRIDIA™, enables intuitive operation and high-speed elemental imaging from a single, unified workflow.
Single Particle & Single Cell Introduction
Native support for advanced high-efficiency sample introduction systems maximizes particle and cell transport efficiency, delivering the sensitivity, throughput, and data quality required for next-generation single particle and single cell analyses.
Autosampler Integration
Comprehensive integration with ESI and Teledyne autosamplers enables automated batch measurements, streamlining laboratory workflows and increasing productivity through simplified, software-controlled operation.
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Featured Publication

Aliasing Artifacts in Multielemental LA-ICP-TOFMS Mapping

In this study, Cernatič et al. investigate signal aliasing in LA-ICP-TOFMS and show how acquisition parameter selection, specifically the acquisition speed, can significantly influence data quality. Their work provides valuable guidance for reducing imaging artifacts and improving the accuracy of multi-elemental mapping applicable to a wide range of scientific applications.

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ToF at LMF

The London Metallomics Facility (LMF) uses the Nu Instruments Vitesse LA-ICP-TOFMS system to deliver high-resolution elemental imaging and metallomics analysis across a wide range of biological and natural samples. By combining rapid laser ablation imaging with sensitive multi-element detection, Vitesse enables researchers to visualise the distribution of metals at microscopic scales.

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ToF at Graz

Led by Prof. David Clases, the Nano Micro Lab at the University of Graz applies Vitesse TOF-ICP-MS to develop innovative analytical methods for elemental imaging and the characterization of individual cells and particles. The ability to capture complete elemental information in every measurement supports cutting-edge research at the interface of life, environmental, and analytical sciences.

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