BSI FT-ICR
MASS SPECTROMETER
Resolving sub-picomole levels of He-3 from HD and He-4 from D2 in a system the size of a minifridge, all at room temperature.
Join the Founders ProgramTHE MASS 3/4 ISOBAR PROBLEM
At masses 3 and 4 daltons, critical species overlap within fractions of a dalton. He-4 vs D2, He-3 vs HD, HT vs D2 separations require resolving powers of 157 to 930+.
Standard quadrupole RGAs achieve R ≈ 4–10 at mass 4, two orders of magnitude short. High-resolution quadrupoles sacrifice sensitivity, enabling quantification down to only the micromole scale.
This is a major unsolved problem across fusion diagnostics and helium exploration. The only mass spectrometers with >1,000 resolution and picomole quantification cost over $1.5M, are the size of small lab rooms, and require cryogenic operations.
Standard RGA (R ≈ 5)
BSI FT-ICR (R > 1,000)
FT-ICR: RESOLUTION THAT SCALES
WHERE YOU NEED IT
FT-ICR resolution scales as B/m; it is highest at lowest masses, exactly where fusion and helium markets need it. Our instrument delivers R > 1,000 at mass 3 and 4 with calibrated picomole-level quantification.
Frequency sweep mode allows simultaneous broad-range analysis of species from mass 1 to mass 500. Frequency burst mode enables picomole-level sensitivity for important gas species from He-3 to Ar-40 and beyond.
Resolution
>1,000 at mass 3 and 4
Isobar-resolving precision at critical daltons
Linearity
0.5–50 pmol calibrated range
Calibrated quantification across decades
Detectable Species
He-3, He-4, D2, HD, H2, DT, HT, T2, Ne-20, Ar-40+
Full isotopologue coverage
Form Factor
Tabletop, modular design
Minifridge-sized, room temperature
Detection Modes
Broadband Sweep & Precision Burst
Simultaneous or targeted excitation
Key Advantage
R scales as B/m
Highest resolution exactly where you need it most
WHERE IT MATTERS MOST
Fusion Diagnostics
Key use cases: divertor exhaust monitoring, fuel processing, and tritium recovery systems.
Our instrument uniquely separates He-3 from HD — critical for D-He3 fuel cycles where helium ash must be distinguished from fuel species at picomole concentrations.
Key Separations
Helium Exploration
The He-3/He-4 isotope ratio is the single most diagnostic measurement in exploration geology, revealing subsurface gas origins and reservoir characteristics.
Currently, only one commercial lab worldwide offers this analysis — creating a massive bottleneck for the rapidly growing helium exploration market.
Our instrument enables field-deployable isotope ratio measurements, eliminating weeks-long lab queues and enabling real-time exploration decisions.
Key Differentiators
HOW WE COMPARE
BSI occupies the white space between high-resolution quadrupoles and magnetic sector instruments. No other compact FT-ICR exists commercially at any price.
| Instrument | Manufacturer | Type | R @ m4 | R @ m3 | Price | HD/He-3? | Sub-pmol? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSI Tabletop FT-ICR | Blank Slate Innovation | FT-ICR | >1,000 | >1,000 | $180k | check_circle | check_circle |
| DLS-20 | Hiden Analytical | Quadrupole | ~1,000–1,500 | ~500 | $80–150k | cancel | cancel |
| DLS-2X | Hiden Analytical | Quadrupole | ~500 | ~300 | $30–180k | cancel | cancel |
| VeraSpec HRQ | Extrel / Process Insights | Quadrupole | >3,000 | ~1,500 | $100–200k | check_circle | cancel |
| RGA 100/200/300 | Stanford Research Systems | Quadrupole | ~4–10 | ~4–10 | $5–15k | cancel | cancel |
| PrismaPro | Pfeiffer | Quadrupole | ~1 amu | ~1 amu | $5–50k | cancel | cancel |
| Helix SFT | Thermo Fisher | Magnetic Sector | High | High | $400–600k | check_circle | help |
| NGX | Isotopx | Magnetic Sector | High | High | $400–600k | check_circle | cancel |
| Noblesse | Nu Instruments | Magnetic Sector | High | High | $250–400k | check_circle | cancel |
| solariX | Bruker | FT-ICR | >1,000,000 | >1,000,000 | $1.5–2.5M+ | check_circle | check_circle |
FOUNDER PROGRAM — NOW OPEN
Be among the first six organizations to deploy the world's only compact FT-ICR mass spectrometer. Founding customers receive priority delivery and preferred pricing.
vs $250k standard pricing after cohort closes
5/6 Founder Spots Remaining
Target delivery: end of 2026
- check_circle BSI FT-ICR Mass Spectrometer instrument
- check_circle Software license with all analysis modes
- check_circle On-site installation support
- check_circle Initial calibration & validation
- check_circle Custom gas manifold
- check_circle 1-year full warranty
- handshake Signed Letter of Intent with deposit
- rate_review Agreement to provide case study / testimonial after 90 days of operation
- group Willingness to serve as a reference customer for future prospects
THE TEAM BEHIND BSI
BSI is a spinoff from Texas Tech University, founded by Dr. Robert Vance Duncan. We draw on over 15 years of research and development at the Center for Emerging Energy Sciences to provide precision mass spectrometry with cutting-edge ion cyclotron resonance physics.
Our foundation is built on rigorous federal validation: SBIR Phase 1 completed, with 4 patent disclosures and provisional filings securing our core innovations.
SBIR Phase 1
Completed
4 Patents
Disclosures & Provisionals
Texas Tech
University Spinoff
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