一种原子光谱分析用新激发光源——千瓦级微波等离子体炬(kW-MPT)

Development of a New Kilowatt Microwave Plasma Torch(kW-MPT) Excitation Source for Atomic Emission Spectrometry†

Based on the simulation of transmission and distribution characteristics of the electromagnetic field inmicrowave plasma torch(MPT) torches with different configurations using electromagnetic simulation software and experimental study, a new MPT torch with double resonant configuration was, for the first time, developed. The results show that the inner tube of MPT torch plays an important role in strengthening the electric field intensity at the open end of the MPT torch and redistributing the electromagnetic field in the whole torch by the formation of the double resonance. It contributes also to enhance the macroscopic stability and the self-sustaining of the plasma. The stability of the plasma was shown to be excellent when the spacer between inner and intermediate tubes is located about 20—30 mm from the top opening of the torch. Preliminary study showed that the analytical performance for 13 common elements was approaching that of traditional ICP-AES.