Agilent 4210 MP-AES by Agilent Technologies

"Since we also bought the autosampler from DKSH, the use of our MP AES is very easy and simple. Regular cleaning of parts are necessary, but pretty user friendly. Also standards for carlibrations are bought from DKSH and they work well as well."

"Quick and easy to operate system. Simple enough to use for an analytical chem course to teach students Beer's law and for comparison to other quantification methods. Some occasional maintenance is required to keep in running smoothly."

"This equipment is easy to use and very straightforward. Just place in the samples and press run and the readings will pop up in a blink of an eye."

"We use it for analyzing the batches of produced catalysts and the research foci: it's worthing time! "

"MP-AES works very smoothly and gives accurate results. the MP-AES is also very user friendly."

"Excellent price for capabilities. Wide range of elements but scans just one element at a time. Easy to use but could be simplified a bit. Students can run by themselves. Well designed and inexpensive to run. Use nitrogen gas."

"4200 MP-AES machine produces defensible results in a short period of time and it is so easy to manipulate it. You can adapt to using the machine with minor training. The only problem we are facing is a lack of periodic maintenance from agents in local areas. Otherwise the machine is the latest technology especially in food and feed safety control."

"Easy to use and most effective."

"The Agilent MP-AES is pitched between AAS and ICP-OES in terms of sensitivity and price. I was pleasantly surprised to see it was more sensitive than I expected and it was actually comparable with other manufacturers' ICPs I'd used in the past. In terms of operation and maintenance it is very similar to ICP and I found this very easy to adapt to. The results are of a high quality in terms of precision, reproducibility etc. I've not had much need for after sales care so far so can't really comment on this. The main selling point for me was the ease of installation and low running costs. Ideally the MP-AES should be run with a nitrogen generator and air compressor, I think Agilent underplay this and leave it to the customer to sort out. Unfortunately Agilent don't provide a complete system with all this included so this needs to be added to your budget, this is my only real negative comment about the system. I'm still operating on nitrogen cylinders so operating costs will remain relatively high until I get a nitrogen generator."