Agilent Unveils the 9500 ICP-MS: Redefining Trace Element Analysis

Key Terms

icp-ms/ms technical

ICP‑MS/MS is a laboratory technique that vaporizes a sample and uses a powerful plasma plus two-stage mass analysis to detect and measure extremely low levels of metals and other elements. For investors, it matters because the test reveals contamination, purity, or compliance issues—like a high-precision metal detector for products, raw materials, or environmental samples—information that can affect regulatory approval, production costs, and company reputation.

triple quadrupole icp-ms technical

A triple quadrupole ICP-MS is a laboratory instrument that turns a sample into a hot gas, separates charged atoms by mass through three linked filters, and counts them to measure tiny amounts of elements. Think of it as three successive sieves that remove background noise so you can weigh trace metals accurately. Investors care because it is used for regulatory testing, quality control and environmental analysis, driving sales, service contracts and compliance-related capital spending.

inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry technical

A laboratory technique that turns a sample into a hot gas, charges its atoms, and then separates and counts those charged particles to measure tiny amounts of metals and other elements. Think of it as a very precise metal detector that can tell not only what metals are present but exactly how much of each is there. Investors care because it underpins product quality, environmental compliance, contamination testing and resource assays—areas that can affect costs, fines, sales and the value of raw materials.

air cell technical

An air cell is a small, naturally occurring cavity in bone or tissue that contains air, like tiny rooms or bubbles inside the skull or sinuses. Investors care because conditions or infections involving these air-filled spaces can drive demand for diagnostic imaging, surgical procedures, medical devices, or pharmaceuticals, so mentions of air cells in reports can signal potential market needs, regulatory considerations, or cost impacts for healthcare companies.

openlab icp-ms software technical

OpenLab ICP‑MS software is a laboratory control and data‑analysis program used with ICP‑MS instruments, which measure trace elements and metals in liquids. For investors, it matters because this software determines how reliably and efficiently labs collect, process and certify sensitive analytical data—similar to how a camera’s software affects photo quality—impacting instrument sales, recurring service and consumable revenue, regulatory compliance and customer retention.

Next-generation ICP-MS/MS delivers faster measurements, simplified workflows, and easier access to advanced elemental analysis

SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced the launch of the Agilent 9500 Triple Quadrupole ICP-MS, a next-generation inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry system designed to help single quadrupole ICP-MS laboratories more easily transition to triple quadrupole technology for advanced trace elemental analysis.

Agilent 9500 Triple Quadrupole ICP-MS System

As testing demands grow more complex and skilled resources remain limited, laboratories face increasing pressure to deliver faster, interference-free results without adding operational burden. The Agilent 9500 ICP-MS addresses these challenges by improving productivity, simplifying advanced interference removal, and enabling laboratories to generate high-quality data with greater confidence.

The system introduces innovations including Air Cell and Advanced Helium Mode (AHM), enabled by Agilent's proprietary Dual-Cell System (DCS). Together with intelligent OpenLab ICP-MS software, these capabilities help redefine traditional single quadrupole workflows that support faster data acquisition, reduced rework, and easier adoption of triple quadrupole ICP-MS technology for both routine and advanced applications.

“With the Agilent 9500, we are fundamentally changing how laboratories adopt and use triple quadrupole ICP-MS,” said Geoff Winkett, vice president and general manager of Agilent’s Spectroscopy and Vacuum Division. “By making advanced capability straightforward and easily accessible, the 9500 enables customers to migrate their existing single quadrupole methods while benefiting from improved productivity, lower cost of ownership, and the highest data quality.”

The Agilent 9500 ICP-MS delivers a typical reduction of more than 33% in acquisition time, helping laboratories increase sample throughput and reduce the analysis cost per sample. Advanced interference removal—including the ability to use ambient laboratory air for triple quadrupole reactions—reduces complexity and minimizes reliance on oxygen cylinders, supporting more efficient and sustainable laboratory operations.

Built on established Agilent workflows, the system is supported by OpenLab ICP-MS software enabling straightforward and confident adoption of triple quadrupole technology. Routine users can transition more easily from single quadrupole systems with minimal disruption, while laboratories gain the analytical depth needed to address increasingly complex sample matrices.

“From a customer perspective, the 9500 changes what’s possible with ICP-MS,” Winkett added. “It delivers the confidence and performance of triple quadrupole analysis in workflows that feel familiar and intuitive, helping laboratories reduce complexity and take on more demanding applications without disruption.”

The Agilent 9500 ICP-MS is designed for use in environmental, food, pharma, fine and specialty chemical, advanced materials, and contract testing laboratories. By enhancing interference removal, sensitivity, and productivity, the system helps laboratories reduce reruns, improve confidence in reported results, and manage growing workloads under cost and resource constraints.

The launch reflects a broader shift in the analytical instrumentation market toward advanced technologies that are easier to implement and more practical for routine testing environments.

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