(Usage Metrics and Calibration data are openly available. Other instrument information is only available to elevated users such as AURORA staff members. Image credit Ionplus AG)
The Ionplus MiCaDaS is a compact, high-precision accelerator mass spectrometer designed specifically for radiocarbon (carbon-14) analysis, combining advanced engineering with an efficient, laboratory-friendly footprint. Renowned for its sensitivity and stability, MiCaDaS enables accurate dating of extremely small samples, making it invaluable in fields such as archaeology, geology, climate science, and environmental research. Its fully integrated design incorporates an ion source, accelerator, and detector system optimized for low background levels and high throughput. The instrument’s automated operation and robust calibration routines ensure consistent performance and reproducible results, even during long measurement campaigns. Overall, the Ionplus MiCaDaS represents a sophisticated yet accessible solution for state-of-the-art radiocarbon dating and isotope research.
The MiCaDaS is capable of analyzing samples in conventional graphite mode or in gas mode, where pure carbon dioxide gas is fed directly into the ion source. The MiCaDaS Gas Mode vs. Graphite Mode page compares the respective capabilities.
MiCaDaS Timeline
