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In the present work, a multi-collector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer has been developed for the precise isotopic ratio analysis of the elements as well as trace elemental analysis. This mass spectrometer incorporates a forward geometry double focusing arrangement consisting of a cylindrical electrostatic analyser and a magnetic sector. The collector system of this mass spectrometer is equipped with multi-cup Faraday collectors having a width of 1.5 mm each. The paper describes the double focusing design parameters of the system with first- and second-order aberration coefficients and further demonstrates their validation through computer simulation. After validation of the individual subsystems, the complete system was characterized using standards of various elements namely Strontium, Indium, Lead, and Uranium for precise isotopic ratio measurement, sensitivity, mass resolution and detection limit. The electron multiplier detector will be incorporated at a later stage for the ultra-trace elemental analysis using fast magnetic scanning.
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The authors acknowledge the mechanical, electrical and electronics sections of Electromagnetic Application & Instrumentation Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai for their support at various stages of development. The authors also acknowledge the constant support and guidance of the seniors from Electromagnetic Application & Instrumentation Division and Physics Group, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai. Authors extend special thanks to Department of Atomic Energy for providing the funds for the above development.
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Kumar, Y., Bhatia, R.K., Ravisankar, E. et al. Development of an indigenous multi-collector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer. Indian J Phys (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12648-023-03012-3
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