Southeastern Section - 74th Annual Meeting - 2025

Paper No. 41-16
Presentation Time: 1:00 PM-5:00 PM

TIPS AND TRICKS FOR TROUBLESHOOTING IRMS SYSTEMS


CARTAGENA-SIERRA, Alejandra and MCCUSKER, Calum, Elementar Americas Inc., 119 Comac St, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779

Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry (IRMS) systems are indispensable in fields such as geochemistry, paleoclimate, paleoceanography, and archaeology. Maintaining their precision and reliability requires regular maintenance and effective troubleshooting. Despite their robust design, IRMS systems can encounter technical issues that may compromise data accuracy and interpretation. This poster serves as a comprehensive daily guide for analysts to ensure system readiness, providing an overview of troubleshooting strategies and maintenance tips to optimize IRMS performance. By emphasizing the significance of preventive maintenance, the poster aims to minimize downtime and enhance instrument reliability. Additionally, it features real-life case studies of successful issue resolutions to aid users facing similar challenges.