IMS 1300-HR³ - Large Geometry SIMS 

Large Geometry Ion Microprobe for Geosciences

 

The IMS 1300-HR³ is a large geometry ion microprobe delivering unequalled analytical performance for a wide range of geoscience applications: tracking geological processes using stable isotopes, dating minerals, determining the presence and distribution of trace elements. Its high sensitivity and high lateral resolution also make it the tool of choice to search and measure uranium particles for nuclear safeguards purposes.

IMS 1300‑HR³ – Large Geometry SIMS

Product Details

A unique combination of High Reproducibility at High spatial Resolution and High mass Resolution

With the new IMS 1300-HR³, CAMECA greatly improves the performance of its large geometry SIMS, already a market leader, and now offers the geoscience community a unique combination of High Reproducibility, with High Spatial Resolution at High Mass Resolution. The tool addresses the growing demand for small scale, in situ isotopic measurements at high precision and productivity, opening a wide range of research directions, from stable isotopes, geochronology and trace elements to small particles and beyond.

 

Key features inherited from the IMS 1280-HR and previous model:

  • Large geometry design to provide optimum sensitivity at high mass resolution

  • Versatile multi-collection system for very high-precision isotopic measurements

  • Dual primary ion sources for analysis of positive & negative secondary ions

  • Superior ion imaging capabilities (microprobe and microscope modes)

  • NMR-enhanced magnet control system for high reproducibility at high mass resolution

  • Remote control, analysis scheduling, powerful application-specific software

 

Advances & benefits of the IMS 1300-HR³:

  • New RF-plasma oxygen source with greatly enhanced beam density and current stability, dramatically improving spatial resolution, data reproducibility and throughput

  • New automated storage chamber with motorized sample height adjustment (Z-axis), significantly increasing productivity

  • UV-light microscope for improved optical image resolution, together with dedicated software for easy sample navigation

  • 1012 Ω resistor Faraday cup boards: low noise electrometry system for measuring low count rates

 

Benefits

Discover the key advantages that set our solution apart. From increased efficiency to exceptional support, these benefits are designed to deliver real value and help you achieve more with confidence.

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Webinars

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Matrix Effects and Mineral Characterization on Large Geometry Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry

This session will address “Matrix effects and mineral characterization on LG‑SIMS,” a key challenge in SIMS quantification. Laure Martin (UWA) will define matrix effects, explain their origins and influence on data accuracy, and illustrate them with practical examples. She will also share actionable recommendations to help users better control matrix effects in their analyses.

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Unveiling Water Distribution in the Early Solar System with LG-SIMS

Webinar presented by Laurette Piani, a CNRS Researcher at CRPG (France), specializing in studying meteorites to understand the distribution of water in the forming solar system.

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Unveiling the Sun’s Formative Environment: Isotopic Analysis with Large Geometry SIMS Delivers Invaluable Insights

Webinar presented by Ming-Chang Liu, a secondary ion mass spectrometrist at LLNL(USA), explained the importance of the short-lived radionuclides 26Al and 10Be for understanding dust formation, planet formation, and the irradiation of energetic particles by the early Sun.

Downloads

Application Note

Advanced U‑Th‑Pb Geochronology

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Analysis of Mixed U‑Pu Materials

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Dating Volcanism on the Moon with LG‑SIMS

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Detection Strategies: Complementary EM / FC Approach

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Geochemistry of Diamonds

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High Precision Sulfur Isotope Analysis

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Unraveling the Cr Isotopes of Ryugu

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Brochure

IMS 1300-HR³

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Success Story

Digging Deep into Geochronology at NORDSIMS

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Probing Cosmochemical Conundrums at University of Hawai'i

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