Agilent 5800 VDV ICP-OES with SPS 4 Autosampler

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Agilent 5800 VDV ICP-OES: Applications in Pharma, Food, and Environmental Labs

The Agilent 5800 ICP-OES with Vertical Dual View (VDV) configuration and the Agilent SPS 4 Autosampler is widely used for multi-element analysis in environmental, pharmaceutical, food safety, petrochemical, mining, agricultural, and industrial laboratories. Common laboratory applications include trace metals analysis in drinking water and wastewater following EPA Method 200.7, elemental impurity testing aligned with USP <232> and USP <233>, soil and sediment metals analysis, fertilizer and agricultural nutrient testing, food and beverage elemental screening, mining and geological analysis, lubricant and wear metal testing, and chemical manufacturing quality control workflows. Environmental laboratories commonly use the system for monitoring arsenic, lead, cadmium, chromium, copper, zinc, and other regulated elements in water and waste samples, while pharmaceutical and industrial laboratories rely on it for routine elemental quantitation and process validation. The Vertical Dual View (VDV) configuration enables both axial and radial plasma viewing for improved analytical flexibility across high and low concentration ranges, while the SPS 4 Autosampler enhances laboratory throughput with automated sample handling and reproducible sample introduction. Combined with stable plasma performance, reliable multi-element detection, low operating costs, and dependable long-term reproducibility, this configuration provides accurate and efficient ICP-OES analysis for regulated and high-throughput laboratory environments.

Agilent 5800 ICP-OES Price and Cost of Ownership: Reliable Performance at Lower Cost

The Agilent 5800 ICP-OES with Vertical Dual View (VDV) configuration and the Agilent SPS 4 Autosampler provide a high-performance and cost-effective elemental analysis solution for environmental, pharmaceutical, food safety, mining, petrochemical, and industrial laboratories requiring reliable multi-element detection and automated sample throughput. New systems typically range from approximately $95,000 to $120,000, depending on detector configuration, software packages, and automation options, while certified refurbished systems generally range from $45,000 to $60,000, offering substantial savings on initial capital investment. In addition to acquisition costs, laboratories should consider ongoing operational expenses such as argon gas consumption, torch and nebulizer replacements, pump tubing, calibration standards, autosampler consumables, preventive maintenance, software licensing, detector servicing, and compliance-related qualification support for EPA, USP, ISO, FDA, and cGMP workflows. Long-term ownership considerations may also include plasma component maintenance, SPS 4 Autosampler servicing, replacement electronic components, and optional service contracts to maintain stable plasma performance and dependable analytical reproducibility in high-throughput laboratory environments. Purchasing a certified refurbished Agilent 5800 VDV ICP-OES with SPS 4 Autosampler allows laboratories to significantly reduce ownership costs while still benefiting from reliable simultaneous multi-element analysis, automated sample handling, stable plasma operation, and proven long-term analytical performance for regulated and research-based laboratory applications.

EPA Method 200.7 Using the Agilent 5800 VDV ICP-OES

The Agilent 5800 ICP-OES with Vertical Dual View (VDV) configuration and the Agilent SPS 4 Autosampler provides a highly efficient and reliable analytical platform for laboratories performing EPA Method 200.7 for the determination of metals and trace elements in water and waste samples. This configuration delivers fast simultaneous multi-element analysis with excellent sensitivity, wide dynamic range, and dependable analytical reproducibility for regulated environmental testing workflows. The VDV technology enables both axial and radial plasma viewing, allowing laboratories to accurately quantify trace-level and higher concentration elements within the same analytical run while improving analytical flexibility and reducing sample reruns. The Agilent 5800 platform also offers stable plasma performance, rapid sample throughput, and efficient argon usage, making it well suited for high-volume environmental laboratories analyzing drinking water, wastewater, groundwater, industrial waste, and soil digest samples. The integrated SPS 4 Autosampler enhances laboratory productivity through automated sample handling and consistent sample introduction, helping laboratories improve throughput, reduce operator variability, and maintain reliable EPA Method 200.7 analytical performance for regulated elements such as arsenic, lead, cadmium, chromium, copper, and zinc.