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Thermo Scientific iCE 3500 Atomic Absorption Spectrometer Introduction

System Overview

The Thermo Scientific iCE 3500 is a high-performance dual-atomizer (flame/graphite furnace) atomic absorption spectrometer, serving as the flagship model in Thermo Fisher Scientific's ICE series. Launched in 2016, this instrument is specifically designed for laboratories requiring ultra-sensitive detection limits and high-throughput analysis, with extensive applications in environmental monitoring, food safety, pharmaceutical analysis, and other fields.

Core Technical Features

1. Dual Atomizer System:

   • Enables automatic switching between flame (FAAS) and graphite furnace (GFAAS) analysis without manual intervention
   • Graphite furnace maintains optical alignment for immediate use
   • Optional GFS35Z upgrade supports Zeeman background correction

2. Advanced Optical System:

   • Double-beam double monochromator design with echelle grating and prism
   • 0.2nm high resolution (superior to ICE3300's 0.7nm)
   • Wavelength range 190-900nm with ppb-level sensitivity

3. Intelligent Operation:

   • SOLAAR software supports automatic optimization and unattended analysis
   • 6-lamp automatic alignment turret improves light throughput
   • Large touchscreen interface with multilingual support

Application Advantages

1. High-Efficiency Analysis:

   • Analysis speed up to 50 spectra/second, compatible with UHPLC
   • Autosampler supports high-throughput 96/384-well plate detection

2. Cost Control:

   • Long-life graphite tubes (ELC) withstand thousands of firings
   • Microliter sample consumption with intelligent gas flow control

3. Safety and Reliability:

   • Optional Class II Type A2 biosafety cabinet configuration
   • Automatic diagnostics and calibration ensure long-term stability

Typical Applications

• Environmental Monitoring: Heavy metal (lead/mercury/cadmium) detection in water
• Food Safety: Analysis of arsenic, copper and other elements in food
• Pharmaceutical Industry: Metal impurity testing in drugs (USP compliant)
• Materials Science: Alloy composition analysis and quality control

With its low operating cost of $15,000/year (2025 data) and 98.8% analytical repeatability, the iCE 3500 has become a benchmark platform for trace element analysis, with over 3,000 units installed worldwide.